Saline eye wash pods in sterile 20ml single-use format for rinsing eyes and minor wounds in first aid kits, pod stations and workplaces.
Saline eye wash pods in sterile 20ml single-use format for rinsing eyes and minor wounds in first aid kits, pod stations and workplaces.
| BULK DISCOUNT | 5 | 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8.68 £10.42 | £8.21 £9.85 |
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Log in to access trade discountsSaline eye wash pods are small single-use containers of sterile 0.9% sodium chloride, the same salt level as the eye’s natural fluid. Each 20ml pod is made by blow-fill-seal, sterilised by radiation and closed with a tamper-resistant twist-off top. They are used as first aid to rinse debris from the eyes and to clean minor wounds on the skin.
Most eye incidents at work are a speck of dust or grit that needs only a short rinse. Opening a large bottle for that wastes most of the solution, because an opened bottle cannot be kept. A 20ml pod gives enough for one rinse, and the rest of the pods stay sealed.
20ml single-use pods: one pod per rinse, with little solution wasted.
Sterile 0.9% saline: isotonic sodium chloride, gentle on the eye and on broken skin.
Tamper-resistant twist-off top: shows the seal is intact and opens quickly in an emergency.
Soft, squeezable plastic: gives a controlled flow across the eye or wound.
Pods snap apart by hand: take one from the strip without opening the others.
Blow-fill-seal and radiation sterilised: each pod is formed, filled and sealed in one process.
Trades and roles
First aiders and appointed persons
Kitchen and catering managers
Workshop supervisors
Site managers
Facilities and procurement teams
Industries
Catering and hospitality
Manufacturing and workshops
Construction site welfare
Education
Offices and facilities management
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product name | Saline Eye Wash Pods - Sterile 20ml |
| Product code | HSEW02025 |
| Product type | Sterile saline eye wash pods, single use |
| Volume per pod | 20ml |
| Solution | Sodium chloride 0.9% w/v Ph. Eur. |
| Uses | Rinsing the eyes, and minor wounds on the skin |
| Sterilisation | Sterilised by radiation |
| Pod | Soft, squeezable medical class plastic, made by blow-fill-seal |
| Opening | Tamper-resistant twist-off top |
| Format | Joined strips, pods separate by hand |
| Marking | CE 0123 |
| Use, hazard or condition | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Dust or a speck of grit in the eye | Suitable |
| Minor wounds on the skin | Suitable |
| Restocking eye wash pod stations and first aid kits | Suitable |
| Kitchens and workshops with mains tap water nearby | Suitable, for minor eye and wound rinsing |
| Workplaces without mains tap water nearby | Not recommended on their own, HSE guidance suggests at least 1 litre, add 500ml eye wash bottles |
| Chemical splashes | Not recommended on their own, use 500ml eye wash bottles, or a plumbed eye wash unit if the risk assessment calls for one |
| Reusing an opened pod | Not recommended, single use only |
| Injection | Not recommended, for irrigation only |
First aiders keep saline pods in first aid kits, pod stations and vehicles for quick eye and wound rinsing. Kitchens, workshops and site cabins use them where small particles or minor cuts are common and tap water is close by. No training is needed to open and use a pod.
Rinsing a speck of dust or grit from the eye in a workshop or on site.
Cleaning dirt from minor cuts and grazes before a plaster goes on.
Restocking eye wash pod stations after use.
Topping up workplace, travel and vehicle first aid kits.
Keeping a quick eye rinse in kitchens and catering areas.
Step 1: Snap one pod off the strip and check the seal is intact.
Step 2: Twist the top in either direction to break the seal, and remove it.
Step 3: Hold the pod above the eye and squeeze gently, so the solution flows across the eyeball to the outer corner.
Step 4: Use another pod if needed, or rinse a minor wound in the same way.
Step 5: Seek medical attention after an eye injury, and throw away the used pod.
Relying on pods for chemical splashes, which need far more solution.
Keeping a half-used pod for later.
Using a pod with a broken seal.
Opening several pods at once and leaving the spares exposed.
Letting kits and pod stations run out after use.
For external use and irrigation only. Not for injection. Do not use a pod if the seal is broken. Report any unpleasant effects to a doctor, pharmacist or nurse. Where there is no mains tap water nearby, HSE guidance suggests at least 1 litre of sterile water or saline, so add 500ml eye wash bottles.
Keep pods in their pack until needed. Check stock during routine first aid checks, and replace any pods that are damaged or out of date.
Q: What are saline eye wash pods used for?
A: They rinse dust, grit and small particles from the eyes as first aid. They can also clean minor wounds on the skin. Each pod is opened for one use and then thrown away.
Q: What does 20ml and 0.9% mean on an eye wash pod?
A: The 20ml is the amount of solution in each pod. The 0.9% is the salt level, 0.9g of sodium chloride in every 100ml of water. That matches the eye’s own fluid, so the rinse is gentle.
Q: How much eye wash does HSE guidance recommend?
A: Where mains tap water is not readily available, HSE guidance suggests at least 1 litre of sterile water or saline in sealed containers. Pods suit minor rinsing where tap water is close by. Add 500ml eye wash bottles where it is not.
Q: What are these pods not suitable for?
A: They are not for chemical splashes, which need 500ml eye wash bottles or a plumbed eye wash unit. They are not for injection, and opened pods must not be reused.
Q: Should I choose 20ml pods or a 500ml bottle?
A: Pods suit minor dust and grit, and each one stays sealed until used. A 500ml bottle gives enough for a longer rinse after dust clouds or splashes. Many workplaces keep pods in kits and bottles near the main hazard.
Q: Can I use these pods to restock an eye wash pod station?
A: They suit eye wash pod stations that hold 20ml pods, as well as first aid kits. Replace used pods straight away so the station stays full.
Q: How do I open an eye wash pod?
A: Snap one pod off the strip, then twist the top in either direction to break the seal. Squeeze gently so the solution flows across the eye from the inner to the outer corner.
