Cactus
smart sink system

Our goal is zero.* Recognizing and understanding the risks associated with administering controlled substances is the start to your journey of zero drug diversion. Designed for your whole hospital, Cactus helps mitigate drug diversion by rendering controlled substances

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Every day, pharmaceutical treatments are used to support safe, infection-free, and low-pain care for patients facing distinct medical challenges.

10% of nurses are thought to be abusing drugs and may be caring for patients while impaired.¹

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Cactus smart sink system is designed to accept partially-administered, non-hazardous liquid pharmaceuticals directly from syringes, vials or IV bags, and features a one-way funnel that accepts non-hazardous tablets, capsules and scored patches.

Features

A) Accepts the partially administered liquid pharmaceuticals from syringes, vials or IV bags; features a one-way funnel that accepts tablets, capsules and scored patches.²

B) Holds approximately 1.7 liters of solid waste.

C) Holds approximately 3.0 liters of liquid waste.

D) Includes security lock and key.

E) The “Fast Fill” feature prevents overflowing in the event the user needs to dispose a large amount of pharmaceuticals.

A better solution for disposing controlled substance waste

Safety

Eliminates opportunities for drug diversion to occur by rendering substances non-recoverable and unusable.
Offers standardization pharmaceutical waste protocol across facility

Security

Tamper-proof technology. Automatic alerts. Secure locking system. Triggers notice when cartridges are full or expired.
Completely locked system

"After two years of service, Scripps Health is fully compliant thanks to the Cactus product line. Our staff loves the easy disposal of medications, ease of using the unit and even the disposal of spent cartridges are easily taken care of."

- Scripps Health