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as a collection vehicle and solidifier, and then place it in a red bag for disposal.
The other option is to use suction canisters with no treatment, but you can't just throw untreated waste in the trash. You'll have to red bag it, and it tends to be very heavy. Since disposal rates are typically by the pound, costs can add up quickly. On the positive side, solidifying fluid waste in suction canisters also mitigates the risk of spills. There's no risk of splashing because you're not pouring fluids into a sink or a hopper, and if a canister happens to break, you don't end up with fluid all over the place.
Facility leaders are sometimes surprised at how much container-based disposal methods can cost, so it's important to remember you're buying containers and paying more for red bag waste on a regular basis. Those are important and significant budget lines to consider.
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Easy-to-Read
Touch Screen
Display &
Control Panel
Convenient, nurse-designed system
Easy-to-use disposable manifolds
Replaces multiple disposable canisters and gelling agents
On-board regulated suction
High-Flow
Disposable
Suction
Manifolds
(Recyclable)
And more...
Reusable reservoirs reduce red bag waste cost by up to 70%
Applies EPA-approved disinfectant during the cleaning process
Lighted Fluid
Reservoirs
Class-leading fluid capacity
Flexible docking station
Contact your Zimmer representitive or
visit: www.ORFluidWaste.Zimmer.com
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