FDA APPROVED - These Dynarex sharps containers have gone through the required FDA 510k process which is submitted with the applicable information and test reports and then a 510k number is issued which is the FDA approval. EASY ACCESS - Temporary close by pushing lid over opening to protect sharps from spilling out DO NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY once the needle disposer is closed it is NOT meant to be reopened. SECURE LID - Permanently close container by sliding lid all the way down until it CLICKS into place double check to make sure lid does not slid open.