Mediq eyewash saline solution 500mL
The Mediq eyewash saline solution 500mL (EWS500) is a single-use bottle of 0.9% sodium chloride, an isotonic sterile saline for flushing dust, debris and irritants from the eye. It opens with one hand and is made to be wall-mounted near the work area.
Key takeaways
- The bottle holds 0.9% sodium chloride, an isotonic sterile saline that matches the natural salt content of tears.
- One 500mL bottle gives roughly five minutes of irrigation, enough to flush dust, debris and minor irritants from the eye.
- The bottle opens with one hand, so a co-worker or the casualty can begin irrigation immediately.
- Chemical splashes need far longer flushing, so keep extra bottles or a plumbed eyewash and seek urgent medical help.
| Spec | EWS500 | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 500mL | Enough for about five minutes of flushing |
| Solution | 0.9% sodium chloride (isotonic saline) | Confirm it is sterile saline, not water |
| Typical wash time | About 5 minutes per bottle | Work out how many bottles the hazard needs |
| Operation | Single-hand opening | Check a co-worker could open it one-handed |
| Use | Single-use, do not reuse | Plan to replace every bottle once opened |
| Mounting | Wall-mountable near the work area | Check the mounting point is seconds away |
What is the Mediq eyewash saline solution 500mL?
The Mediq eyewash saline solution 500mL is a single-use bottle of 0.9% sodium chloride, an isotonic saline matching the natural salt content of tears, for flushing dust, debris and irritants from the eye. One hand opens the bottle, and the bottle is meant to be wall-mounted near the work area.
Single-use 500mL sterile saline for fast, effective eye irrigation, from Mediq, product code EWS500.
What is in the bottle
The bottle holds 0.9% sodium chloride, an isotonic saline that matches the natural salt content of tears, for flushing dust, debris and irritants from the eye. The bottle is designed to be opened with one hand so a co-worker or the casualty can begin irrigation immediately, and it is intended to be wall-mounted near the work area where it stays visible and ready.
The bottle is a disposable, single-use product: once opened it should not be re-used, which keeps the saline sterile for the next incident.
Key features
- Solution: 0.9% sodium chloride (isotonic saline)
- Typical wash time: ~5 minutes per 500mL bottle
- Operation: Single-hand opening
- Use: Single-use / disposable (do not reuse)
- Mounting: Wall-mountable near the work area
- Product type: first aid product
Where it fits
- Listed under first aid supplies at Done Right Safety
- Compare against the alternatives in the same category before ordering
Mediq eyewash saline solution 500mL specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| SKU | EWS500 |
| Brand | Mediq |
| Category | First Aid (Workplace Safety) |
| Volume | 500mL |
| Solution | 0.9% sodium chloride (isotonic saline) |
| Typical Wash Time | ~5 minutes per 500mL bottle |
| Operation | Single-hand opening |
| Use | Single-use / disposable (do not reuse) |
| Mounting | Wall-mountable near the work area |
| Product code | EWS500 |
| Product type | first aid product |
| Where to buy | Done Right Safety, donerightsafety.com.au |
Why use sterile saline rather than water, and how do you flush an eye?
Sterile 0.9% saline is isotonic, with the same salt concentration as the fluid in the eye, so it flushes without the stinging that plain or non-sterile water can cause. Tilt the casualty's head so the affected eye is lowest, then pour a steady stream from the inner corner outward.
Sterile 0.9% saline is isotonic, meaning it has the same salt concentration as the fluid in the eye, so it flushes effectively without the stinging or tissue irritation that plain or non-sterile water can cause. Because the bottle is sealed and sterile, it also avoids introducing contaminants into an already injured eye. For these reasons saline is the preferred first-response irrigation fluid for foreign bodies and minor irritants.
How to use it
- Reassure the casualty and have them tilt the head so the affected eye is lowest.
- Open the bottle one-handed and hold the eye open.
- Pour a steady stream across the eye from the inner corner outward, so contaminants flush away from the other eye.
- Continue for the recommended time; for chemical splashes, keep flushing and treat as an emergency.
A single 500mL bottle provides roughly five minutes of irrigation. For chemical exposure, first aid guidance is to irrigate continuously for much longer, so use additional bottles or a plumbed eyewash and seek urgent medical help.
Siting and replacement
Mount the bottle where eye hazards exist, near grinding, chemical handling, dusty processes or compressed air, so it can be reached within seconds. Check the expiry date as part of your routine first aid inspection and replace any opened or out-of-date bottle so a sterile unit is always on hand.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Mediq eyewash bottle be reused?
No. The Mediq eyewash saline solution 500mL is a single-use product, so once the bottle is opened it should be discarded and replaced with a fresh sterile one. Keeping an unopened bottle on the wall means the saline stays sterile and ready for the next incident.
Is one 500mL bottle of eyewash enough?
One 500mL bottle gives about five minutes of irrigation, which suits flushing dust and minor irritants from the eye. Chemical injuries need prolonged flushing, so keep multiple bottles or a plumbed eyewash station available, treat the incident as an emergency and seek urgent medical help.
What solution is in the eyewash bottle?
The bottle contains 0.9% sodium chloride, an isotonic sterile saline that matches the natural salt content of tears and the fluid in the eye. Matching the salt concentration of the eye lets the saline flush foreign bodies away without the stinging or tissue irritation plain water can cause.
Where should an eyewash bottle be mounted?
Mount the bottle where eye hazards exist, near grinding, chemical handling, dusty processes or compressed air, so anyone can reach it within seconds. Wall mounting keeps it visible and ready, and the expiry date should be checked during routine first aid inspections so an out-of-date bottle is replaced.
Done Right Safety Team
Safety, PPE & Workwear Specialists
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Sources
- Mediq product listing on donerightsafety.com.au