Cost Savings Ease of Use Frequently Asked Questions Prevents Overfilling Safety Features   Post Medical's A.N.D. (Automatic Needle Disconnect) system allows personnel to safely, quickly and automatically remove used blood collection needles USING ONLY ONE HAND with no change in technique. There are no extra parts to purchase or inventory - the A.N.D. is a self contained system. The A.N.D. provides a major step forward in safety, yet on average, the cost per procedure is less expensive and more economical than "open top" style phlebotomy containers: Fewer A.N.D. units are needed - the A.N.D. will not accept bulk waste like cap covers, cotton balls, gauze, paper packaging, etc that fill up "open top" containers unnecessarily. The A.N.D. only accepts blood collection needles, lancets and butterflies. Reduced disposal costs - on average, one A.N.D. unit will outlast 3 to 5 "open top" style phlebotomy containers. Fewer containers used result in decreased disposal costs! The A.N.D. unit automatically eliminates overfilling - THE major cause of accidental needle sticks - The A.N.D. will not allow personnel to place fingers into the container - it is a closed system. Important Safety Features - The three click "ratchet" gearing will not allow the mechanism to retract until the full downstroke has been completed. The A.N.D. unit locks in the down position when safely filled and will no longer automatically accept additional needles. Prove the economy of the A.N.D. - Date the bottom of the A.N.D. unit and your existing container. This side by side comparison will allow you to see, firsthand, the fewer number of A.N.D.'s necessary to dispose of infectious waste versus your current system. Safe Needle Removal as easy as 1 - 2 - 3  Holding END (flange) of the needle holder, position the holder vertically into the center hole at the top of the container. DO NOT PLACE FINGERS ON THE HOLDER BARREL. Slightly rotate the needle holder a quarter turn to the left (counterclockwise). While keeping the fingers OFF the holder's barrel, slowly push the holder as far downward as it will go. As you push down three (3) distinct "CLICKS" will be heard. After the third "click", the needle will be safely removed and deposited into the container. Needle removal process is now complete. The large slotted hole may be used for disposing of most lancets and butterflies. For increased economy, gently shake the unit from side to side to distribute the used needles evenly in the bottom of the unit.   Number of units per case :   Standard (1 Quart) 24 per case Large (2 Quart) 12 per case     Dimensions of unit :   Standard (1 Quart) 3.5" x 3.5" x 5.75" Large (2 Quart) 3.5" x 3.5" x 9.75"     How Is it mounted?   A.N.D. Bracket (CAT # 100-TB) - can be used on any flat surface Wall Mounted Bracket (CAT #100-HBT) - mounts with two screws     Will it fit into Lab Trays?   Check the dimensions of the area of your existing Lab Tray. Our Lab Trays (CAT #600-T & #600-CVT) are customized to hold the A.N.D. unit.     Will it prevent spills if turned over?   The A.N.D. incorporates a one-way valve to prevent spills if turned over.     How many needles will it hold?   Standard A.N.D. unit (one quart) holds 200± blood collection needles and the Large A.N.D. unit (two quarts) holds 750± blood collection needles.     What do we do with bulk waste?   Economy dictates this type of waste (cap covers, cotton balls, gauze, etc.) should be put into trash cans (if not infectious) or containers designed to hold bulk waste (i.e. containers in patient rooms).     Will the A.N.D. prevent overfilling?   Yes, the A.N.D. will automatically lock in the down position when safely filled.   A.N.D. Prevents Overfilling   When the container reaches the maximum safe capacity (approximately 200± needles for standard size, 750± needles for large size), the automatic mechanism locks unit in the down position to prevent overfilling. OVERFILLING sharps containers is one of the leading causes of accidental needle sticks. When filled and locked in the down position, cap unit and dispose of according to all state, federal, or hospital requirements.   Designed for Safety Molded of durable, thick-walled puncture-resistant plastic, the A.N.D. Sharps Containment System resists leaks and spills, reducing risks to phlebotomists and other nursing personnel. The A.N.D. devices do not contain heavy metal pigments or latex. Automatic Safety Feature The A.N.D. device's automatic locking mechanism is a patented safety feature. Upon reaching the maximum safe capacity (approximately 200± needles for standard size, 750± needles for large size), the mechanism automatically locks in the down position making it impossible to automatically accept additional needles. The unit may not appear to be full because a safety zone (see diagram) is incorporated into the device to prevent overfilling - keeping used needles safely away from the user. The Safety Zone is specifically designed to keep sharps safely away from from users. Without this Safety Zone, personnel could be subject to accidental needle sticks due to overfilling.