Splinter Probes Pack of 5 - Sterile, Individually Packed

Splinter probes supplied as a pack of 5, individually packed and sterile. Each probe is a fine sterile point for locating and easing out a splinter, which is safer than the usual improvisation with a sewing needle held over a flame.

Features

• Individually packed and sterile, each probe opened only at the point of use
• Pack of 5
• Fine point for locating and lifting splinters
• Single use, then discard
• Compact addition to any first aid kit

Specifications

• Pack: 5 probes
• Sterility: Sterile, individually packed
• Use: Single use

Using splinter probes safely

Wash your hands and clean the skin around the splinter first. Use the probe to ease the skin open along the line the splinter entered, then lift the end clear so it can be gripped with tweezers and drawn out at the same angle it went in - pulling across that angle is what snaps a splinter and leaves the tip behind. Clean the area again afterwards and cover it. Do not dig for a splinter that is deep, that sits under a nail, that is in or near the eye, or that is glass or metal you cannot see clearly - those need medical attention. Watch for redness, swelling or pain over the following days.

Common uses

Workplace, home, school and vehicle first aid kits; workshops and sites where timber and fibreglass splinters are routine; and general practice and first aid rooms. A magnifying glass helps locate a fine splinter before you start. For hangnails and rough nail edges, cuticle clippers give more control. Stock them alongside first aid supplies, or see the wider medical supplies range at MediBC.