packing them away in red bags, exposure was a big problem. And
with the potential for breaks and leaks, the liners themselves simply
weren't secure enough. We even had a few spills over the years,
which, although rare and never causing any dangerous outbreaks,
were frequent enough
to raise concerns
over contamination
and disrupt all other
operations.
Our new suction-
canister system clos-
es the gap on nearly
all of the previous
exposure points we
had, and the same is
true for fluid-cart and
direct-to-drain sys-
tems. No matter what
system you choose,
you're connecting
your waste to sewage
and more or less seal-
ing the process.
Such is the case
when we connect our
canisters to the built-
in port. The only
exposure points
occur when we dis-
connect the canisters
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A Means to Safe Liquid
Waste Management
Is your facility still pouring, using solidifiers,
or putting full suction canisters into red-bag
waste? Quick-Drain™ by Bemis puts liquid
infectious waste where it belongs, the
sanitary sewer system. Quick-Drain™ will
dispose of fluid from Bemis suction canisters
both quickly and safely. A single unit can
service multiple ORs at a fraction of the cost
of other complicated systems. It uses no
electricity and minimal plumbing is needed.
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1.800.558.7651
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