Needle Burner
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The Needle Burner is a tabletop device that destroys used needles in seconds using high heat. It melts the metal tip, prevents reuse, and reduces sharps-injury risk. A removable tray collects residue for easy cleaning. Ideal for hospitals, clinics, labs, dental and vaccination sites, and field health teams. Simple controls, compact size, and quick cycles make it a reliable add-on to sharps containers and biomedical waste procedures.
Description
A Needle Burner is a compact electric device that destroys used hypodermic needles in seconds. It passes a high current through the metal tip, heating it to incandescence until the needle melts and separates from the syringe. The result is a blunt, fused stub and a small quantity of ash captured in a removable tray. This process helps prevent reuse, lowers sharps-injury risk, and reduces the volume of infectious waste before final disposal.
Key features
• Fast thermal destruction of steel needles within a few seconds
• Built-in slot for needle insertion with guide for stable positioning
• Removable ash/char tray for easy cleaning
• Heavy-duty electrodes and heat-resistant chamber
• On/off switch with indicator and fuse or overload protection
• Some models include a manual cutter for plastic hub removal
• Compact, tabletop design suitable for treatment rooms
Primary benefits
• Helps stop needle reuse at source
• Reduces accidental needlestick injuries during handling and transport
• Cuts the volume of sharps waste going into containers
• Simple operation with minimal training and low running cost
Typical applications
• Hospitals, clinics, dental practices, vaccination sites, blood banks, pathology labs, and veterinary centers
• Mobile health camps and emergency services where immediate sharps neutralization is important
Best practice
• Use on single-use, clean-after-use needles immediately at point of care
• Allow the unit to cool if used continuously for many cycles
• Empty and clean the ash tray regularly with appropriate PPE
• Dispose of residuals in approved sharps or biomedical waste streams per local regulations
• The burner complements, not replaces, puncture-proof sharps containers and overall infection-control protocols
How it compares
• Versus simple needle cutters: a burner both severs and thermally neutralizes the tip, making reuse far less feasible.
• Versus sending intact needles to sharps boxes alone: immediate destruction reduces injury risk during transport and storage.
