Upon the closing of the return drawer the trap door is moved to an open position by an actuator. Medical items to be returned (132, 184, 186) are placed in the pocket and the return drawer is closed. The pocket is closed by a trap door (78, 170) when the return drawer is in the open position. The pocket includes an opening (76, 156). The pocket is accessible from outside of a housing (56) when the return drawer is moved to an open position. The return drawer includes a pocket (74, 160) therein.
The apparatus includes a return drawer (52, 156) and a retrieve drawer (54, 158) which are opened responsive to signals received from a display terminal (26) which is networked with a computer (12) which includes a database (14). Abstract: An apparatus for accepting return of unused medical items is part of a system (10) used for automated dispensing and tracking of medical items within a medical facility.
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