Abstract: Apparatus for destroying surgical instruments including a containment body having an insertion plate for receiving the instruments and a panel made of an electrically conducting material, in which the plate and panel are respectively electrically connected to a first pole and a second pole of an electric current generator. The plate is arranged on a traction and removal unit for receiving and removing the instruments from a holding element, and for pushing the instruments against the panel such as to provoke a melting current discharge through the instruments. An insertion sensor is also provided for activating the traction and removal unit upon insertion of the instruments in the insertion plate.