Needle-stick injury is one of the most preventable hazards in medicine, and field conditions make it worse — working under stress, in bad light, with no bench to organize on. A loose needle after an IV start is an exposure waiting to happen.
Where does the needle go the instant the line is in?
The Sharps Shuttle is a purpose-built point-of-use container that drops straight into a leg rig or trauma pack, keeping disposal at the point of the procedure instead of across the scene. The vertical point-first entry guides needles in sharp-end-down for safer one-handed disposal; the clear body shows fill level at a glance; and the quick-tab locking cap secures it against accidental opening during movement. 1.25″ diameter, 6.5″ long, 1.5 oz, single-use.
Built for the Point of Care
Point-First Entry
Vertical sharp-end-down design reduces hand contact with the tip during one-handed disposal.
Holds Up to 6 Needles
Enough capacity for the needles of a typical IV/IO sequence without overfilling.
Clear Body
See the fill level at a glance and swap before it's overloaded.
Quick-Tab Locking Cap
Snap cap stays shut through movement and transport.
Who Carries It
Tactical & combat medics — bedside sharps control during IV/IO access
EMS & clinics — point-of-use containment in the bag
Kit builders — fits leg rigs and trauma packs
Pair It Up
Sharps control belongs with vascular-access gear.
Sharps Down. Hands Safe.
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | 30-0014 |
| Dimensions | 1.25″ diameter × 6.5″ length |
| Weight | 1.5 oz |
| Capacity | Up to 6 needles |
| Entry | Vertical, point-first |
| Closure | Quick-tab locking snap cap |
| Body | Clear/translucent with red lid |
| Use | Single-use, disposable |
When To Use It
- context: Point of injury needle disposal — after ARS or SPEAR needle decompression, the needle is immediately capped and stored in the Sharps Shuttle rather than recapped on the catheter.
- context: Field IV catheter sharps management — used needles from saline-lock kits are contained safely during casualty movement and evacuation.
- context: Training environment — Sharps Shuttle provides OSHA-compliant needle disposal for training scenarios involving needle decompression or IV cannulation.
- context: Pre-hospital EMS sharps compliance — meets sharps disposal requirements for EMS providers in austere and transport settings.
How It Compares
Sharps Shuttle vs. improvised needle caps: Improvised recapping with fingers or teeth is a needlestick injury risk; the Sharps Shuttle provides a one-handed, OSHA-compliant containment method in a field-portable format. See surgical supplies.
Sharps Shuttle vs. standard sharps containers: Standard sharps containers are large, rigid, and not field-portable; the Sharps Shuttle is designed for carry on the operator, pouch, or medic bag for immediate point-of-use containment. See IFAK kits.
Single-use vs. reusable sharps containers: The Sharps Shuttle is designed for tactical/field use; in a high-volume EMS environment, full-size sharps containers are more appropriate for facility disposal. See chest and thoracic supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the NAR Sharps Shuttle CoTCCC-recommended?
A: The Sharps Shuttle is a sharps safety device, not a medical treatment device; CoTCCC recommendations focus on clinical interventions. The Sharps Shuttle supports safe execution of CoTCCC-recommended needle decompression and IV procedures by providing compliant needle disposal at point of injury.
Q: What training is needed to use the Sharps Shuttle?
A: Any provider performing needle-based procedures (ARS, SPEAR, IV cannulation) should be trained in the one-handed scoop technique for safe needle disposal. This is covered in TCCC and OSHA-compliant sharps handling curricula.
Q: How many needles does the Sharps Shuttle hold?
A: Verify capacity in the current product specification. The Sharps Shuttle is designed for field carry of limited-use needles typical of an individual IFAK or medic bag, not for bulk disposal.
Q: What is the NSN or procurement path for the Sharps Shuttle?
A: Available through MED-TAC International. Agency and DoD procurement can contact NAR for current GSA contract vehicle and NSN status.
Q: Can the Sharps Shuttle be used with SPEAR and ARS needles?
A: Yes. The Sharps Shuttle is designed to contain the needle after withdrawal from both the SPEAR and ARS needle decompression systems, as well as IV catheter introducers, allowing safe, one-handed disposal at point of injury.
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All products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
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