Based on the provided references, sharps can be categorized by their potential hazards. Here's a breakdown of the different types of sharps:
Types of Sharps
Type of Sharp | Description | Example |
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Infectious Sharps | Sharps that pose an infection risk due to contamination with infectious agents. | Needles used on patients with HIV/AIDS |
Non-Infectious Sharps | Sharps that are not considered infectious. | Unused suture needles |
Radioactive Sharps | Sharps contaminated with radioactive materials. | Sharps used in nuclear medicine |
Biological Sharps | Sharps contaminated with biological materials (e.g., tissues, cells, blood). | Scalpels used in research labs |
Note: The references also mention "Glass Boxes" and "Pipettes," but these are more related to containers for sharps and tools that can become sharps (especially if broken), rather than being a distinct type of sharp themselves. A broken pipette, however, would become a sharp.