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How to choose the right refill

The most common mistake when purchasing refills is choosing the wrong brand for your dispenser. Most systems are locked, meaning the holders are uniquely designed to fit the manufacturer’s own packaging.

Match the brand to your station

• Cederroth (Green stations): Do you have the classic green board from Cederroth? Then only Cederroth refills will fit. Their plaster cassettes are “locked” into the dispenser to reduce waste and require a special red key (included with the station) to be replaced.
• QuickFix & Plum: These plaster refills may look similar but usually do not fit Cederroth dispensers, and vice versa. Always check the name on your dispenser.
• Snøgg (Foam dressings): Snøgg dispensers use large rolls of foam dressing. It’s important to choose the correct color: Blue for food handling (adhesive‑free and detectable) and Beige for workshops and offices.

Why do dressings have an expiration date?

Many people wonder why “dry goods” such as compresses and plasters have a best‑before date. The reason lies in sterility and functionality.

1. Sterility: The barrier properties of the packaging are only guaranteed for a limited period (typically around 5 years). After that, the material may become fragile and allow bacteria to pass through.
2. Adhesive: On plasters and tape, the adhesive dries out over time, reducing adhesion when it’s needed most.
3. Liquids: Eye wash and burn gel can lose effectiveness or evaporate over time.

Inspection routine

We recommend that a designated safety officer checks all workplace stations at least every 6 months.

• Are there empty slots in the plaster dispenser?
• Has a dressing pouch been opened without being used? (Discard and replace.)
• Has the eye wash passed its expiration date?

Missing the holder itself? You’ll find new cabinets and stations under First Aid Stations & Cabinets.