The Benefits of Closed-System Containers

The Benefits of Closed-System Containers: How They Protect Healthcare Professionals

Closed-system containers, such as SecurBiop®  and FormalEasy®, represent a major advancement in safety for laboratories and hospital settings, where exposure to biopsy samples preserved in formalin is common. While formalin is an effective fixative for biological tissues, it is also toxic and poses serious health risks, such as irritation, respiratory disorders, and has been classified as a Category 1B carcinogen and mutagen. The adoption of closed-system containers is therefore essential to protect healthcare professionals from these hazards.

How the Closed System Works

A closed-system container is specifically designed to prevent any leakage or direct contact with formalin during sample transport, storage, and handling. In systems such as SecurBiop® and FormalEasy®, the formalin is sealed inside the container, dramatically reducing workers' exposure to toxic vapors. This allows laboratory technicians and healthcare workers to handle biopsy specimens without direct contact with this hazardous substance.

Health Benefits for Healthcare Professionals

Closed systems offer several important advantages for staff protection:

1. Reduced exposure: A closed system significantly minimizes the risk of formalin vapor exposure, lowering the chances of irritation, allergic reactions, and respiratory damage. This also improves air quality in the workplace.
2. Improved biopsy safety: A secure container protects not only the operator, but also the integrity of the biopsy specimen, ensuring optimal preservation and reducing contamination risks.
3. Regulatory compliance: The use of closed-system containers supports compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, which require the safe handling of hazardous substances such as formalin.

Why Choose SecurBiop® and FormalEasy®

SecurBiop® and FormalEasy® are specifically designed to meet the demands of the healthcare sector, offering protection, ease of use, and compliance with safety standards.

Investing in these solutions is a crucial step toward safeguarding healthcare workers’ wellbeing, maintaining a safe working environment, and ensuring the highest standards in biopsy sample management. In a sensitive sector such as healthcare, prevention and safety are non-negotiable: choosing closed-system containers means choosing effective, reliable, and regulation-compliant protection.