To discard used insulin syringes and lancets:

• Drop used insulin syringes and lancets needle-first into opening closest to edge

To remove and discard used pen needles:

• Do not reshield the needle
• Carefully insert pen tip into center opening at a 45-degree angle and push firmly until pen stops
• Rotate pen to the left several times while applying continuous forward pressure to loosen pen needle; needle will fall into container after pen is removed
• If pen needle gets caught in opening, use pen to push it into the container
• Do not use your fingers or hands
• Do not overfill
• Seal container with permanent locking lid when full
• Discard properly; follow local trash ordinances where applicable
• If disposing of pen needles for someone else, please use a mounting bracket; you can receive this free of charge by calling BD at 1-888-BDCARES (1-888-232-2737)
• If mounting bracket to a wall, make sure instruction label can be seen

Other types of syringes (ie, not insulin syringes or pen needles) do not fit.

Keep container out of the reach of children.