The Sharps Terminator will destroy needles attached and not attached to syringes—including IV and Butterfly needles. The unit completely removes the hub of the needle. There is absolutely NO METAL left on syringe after disintegration process. Both ozone and ultraviolet decontamination lights activate in the swarf collection container on each disintegration cycle to eliminate any bloodborne pathogens that may be inadvertently exhausted into the unit. In seconds, both the needle and the risk are eliminated. It provides healthcare professionals with simple, user-friendly methods of compliance with OSHA safety standards for human exposure to bloodborne pathogens.