What are Sharps?

Sharps are medical devices with sharp points or edges that can puncture or cut the skin, such as syringes, needles, lancets, auto injectors, needle connectors, infusion sets, etc. They may be used at home, at work, and while traveling to manage the medical conditions of people or their pets, including allergies, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, infertility, migraines, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, blood clotting disorders, and psoriasis.

Illustration of types of sharps