#$%^&*AU2012101225B420131010.pdf#####ABSTRACT A syringe safety device for use in safely storing, transporting and disposing 5 of used or contaminated hypodermic syringes is described. The syringe safety device includes a container and at least one syringe disposal device. The or each syringe disposal device is adapted to retain a used syringe and needle therein such that the needle is rendered ineffectual for intravenous use once retained in the syringe disposal device. The or each syringe disposal device is 10 releasably attached to the container and is removed from the container when it is desired to insert and retain a used syringe therein. The syringe disposal device provides options for storage, transporting and disposal of used syringes. A method of disposing of used syringes using the syringe disposal device is also described. 15
