Hasemed Sharps Container 0.5L

The HaseMed Sharps Container 0.5 L is a compact, puncture-proof disposal bin for used needles, pen needles, insulin syringes, lancets, and scalpel blades. At 16.2 cm tall with a 5.7 cm base and a bright yellow polypropylene body, it slips into a medicine cabinet, travel pouch, handbag, or drawer and stays leak-tight thanks to a red snap-lock lid with needle-stripper notch. Built to TRBA 250, UN 3291, and DIN EN ISO 23907, it is the everyday pocket-format solution for GLP-1 patients (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Saxenda, Trulicity), people with diabetes, peptide and TRT users, home-care patients, and clinical point-of-use stations.

Why the 0.5 L HaseMed bin is the right size for home and travel

• Truly compact (162 mm tall, 57 mm base) — fits a weekend bag, glovebox, backpack, or bathroom shelf where a 2 L practice bin will not.
• Puncture- and break-resistant polypropylene — safely contains pen needles and syringes even if the container is dropped.
• Oval fill port with needle-stripper notch — unscrew a BD, NovoFine, or Pic pen needle one-handed, straight into the bin.
• Two-stage red snap-lock lid — temporary closure while in use, irreversible final closure for transport and disposal.
• High-visibility biohazard yellow body — the internationally recognised colour code for clinical sharps waste.
• TRBA 250 · UN 3291 · DIN EN ISO 23907 — the three standards a sharps bin must meet for occupational safety and medical-waste transport in the EU.

Who uses the HaseMed 0.5 L sharps container?

The 500 ml format is designed for people who inject at home or on the road and need a dedicated, pocket-sized disposal bin — not a clinic-scale tub.

• GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes patients using Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, Saxenda®, or Trulicity® pens — holds several hundred used pen needles.
• People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes disposing of insulin pen needles, BGM lancets, and insulin syringes.
• Peptide and TRT users handling insulin syringes, drawing needles, and reconstitution sharps.
• Home-care patients on enoxaparin, biologics, fertility medication, or other subcutaneous therapies.
• Medical practices, nursing homes, and home-care services needing a point-of-use bin at each treatment chair or patient bedside.
• Dental, veterinary, tattoo, piercing, and acupuncture studios requiring a small, certified single-use sharps bin.

For practice waste streams and higher volumes, use the larger HaseMed 2.5 L sharps container from the same range.

Technical specifications

• Volume: 500 ml (0.5 L)
• Height: 162 mm
• Lid diameter: 89 mm
• Base diameter: 57 mm
• Material: Polypropylene (PP), recyclable
• Container colour: Yellow (biohazard colour code)
• Lid colour: Red, high-visibility snap-lock closure
• Opening: Oval fill port with integrated needle-stripper notch
• Closure: Two-stage snap-lock (temporary + irreversible final lock)
• Use class: Single-use; not to be reopened once finally closed
• Standards: TRBA 250 · UN 3291 · DIN EN ISO 23907

What TRBA 250, UN 3291 and ISO 23907 actually mean

TRBA 250 is the German Technical Rule for Biological Agents in Healthcare. It defines the occupational-safety requirements for handling contaminated sharps: bins must be puncture-proof, break-resistant, and tamper-evident once closed.

UN 3291 is the UN transport classification for “clinical waste, unspecified, n.o.s.”. A container carrying this number is certified for the safe transport of infectious medical waste from the point of use to the disposal facility.

DIN EN ISO 23907 is the European/ISO standard for single-use sharps containers. It specifies tests for stability, puncture resistance, fill-line visibility, and closure integrity — the criteria every compliant sharps bin must pass.

How to use your HaseMed sharps bin in five steps

1. Prepare. Place the container on a stable, flat surface. Push the red lid onto the yellow body until it clicks into the first (temporary) position.

2. Dispose immediately. Drop used pen needles, syringes, and lancets into the oval opening right after injection. Do not recap needles first and never push your fingers into the port.

3. Watch the fill line. Stop filling when contents reach the printed line, around 80 % of capacity. Overfilled bins fail tamper-evident closure.

4. Final lock. Press the red lid down firmly until you hear the second, irreversible click. The bin is now sealed for transport.

5. Return for disposal. Hand the sealed container in at a pharmacy take-back point, municipal recycling centre, or clinical-waste collection service, following your local regulations.

Safety and best practice

• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Never recap needles before disposal — drop them directly into the bin.
• Never empty, wash, or re-use a sharps container.
• Store upright, away from direct heat and sunlight.
• Replace before the fill line is reached; order the next bin in advance.

The travel companion for GLP-1 and injection therapy

One of the most common questions we get from GLP-1 and insulin patients is: “Where do I put used pen needles when I’m away from home?” The 0.5 L HaseMed container is built for exactly that. Its 16.2 cm profile fits inside a cooler bag next to your Ozempic or Wegovy pen, the snap-lock lid prevents spills in transit, and the puncture-proof PP wall will not be pierced by a loose needle during a long flight or road trip. Many patients keep a larger bin at home and a 0.5 L HaseMed in their travel kit as a dedicated on-the-go sharps bin.

Bulk orders for clinics, pharmacies, and home-care programmes

The HaseMed Sharps Container 0.5 L is available in carton and pallet quantities for pharmacies, clinic groups, GLP-1 weight-loss programmes, and home-care services. Contact our B2B team for tiered pricing and to combine it with larger sizes from the HaseMed sharps range.

Frequently asked questions

Will it fit GLP-1 pen needles (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro)?
Yes. The oval fill port accepts all standard 4–8 mm pen needles, and a 0.5 L bin typically holds several hundred used needles before the fill line.

Can I dispose of insulin syringes and lancets?
Yes — insulin syringes, insulin pen needles, and BGM lancets can all go through the oval opening.

Can the container be reopened to empty it?
No. Once the red lid is pressed into the final-lock position the bin is tamper-evident by design. Dispose of it as a single sealed unit.

How do I throw a full HaseMed sharps bin away?
Follow local medical-waste rules. In most EU countries sealed sharps bins can be returned to a pharmacy, a municipal recycling centre, or a clinical-waste contractor.

Is it certified for clinical use?
Yes. The HaseMed 0.5 L is produced to TRBA 250, UN 3291, and DIN EN ISO 23907 — the standards that govern sharps-waste handling and transport across the EU.

0.5 L or 2.5 L — which HaseMed bin should I choose?
Pick the 0.5 L for home use, travel, and point-of-use stations. Choose the 2.5 L for clinic rooms, treatment chairs, and higher-volume practice waste streams.