Over the years, the workplace first aid industry has changed a lot. Manufactures merge, brands are discontinued or rebranded, and supply chains evolve. As a result, you may have noticed a first aid brand you previously purchased is no longer available on our website.
This page is intended as a resource to explain why this happens, how it impacts workplace and first aid readiness, and most importantly, how your business can continue to meet OSHA and ANSI requirements without disruption or unnecessary costs.
Our focus has always been to help businesses maintain compliant, well stocked first aid kits without relying on costly first aid van service contracts. Brands names may change, but workplace preparedness does not.
Why Some First Aid Brands Are No Longer Available
First aid brands do not disappear for a single reason. Availability changes are driven by broader industry shifts.
Common reasons include:
- Manufacturers discontinuing product lines
- Companies being acquired or rebranded
- Consolidation within the safety supply industry
- Long-term supply chain instability
- Changes in manufacturing focus or compliance alignment
When a brand is no longer consistently available, or no longer aligns with workplace standards, we remove it from our active catalog to avoid confusions and backorders.
The Impact of COVID-19 on First Aid and Safety Supply Chains
The COVID-19 pandemic marked a major turning point for first aid suppliers nationwide. During the pandemic, demand for PPE and workplace safety supplies surged while manufacturing and logistics were disrupted globally.
As a result:
- Some manufacturers went out of business entirely
- Others were acquired or rebranded
- Certain products became unavailable for extended periods
- Many suppliers scrambled to meet urgent demand
In our industry many of the products affected were PPE and over the counter medications. Some manufacturing facilities that made specific ingredients went out of business entirely. It was at this time we expanded and adjusted our brand offerings to ensure our customers could continue to get the workplace first aid products they needed. As supply chains stabilized, we refined our online catalog to focus on brands that offered consistent availability and dependable workplace compliance.
How We Evaluate First Aid Brands for Workplace Use
We do not select brands based on name recognition alone. Our main focus is helping businesses stock first aid kits that are practicle, compliant, and easy to maintain internally.
When evaluating a new brand, we consider:
- Reliability of ongoing product availability
- Quality of the product, we test items personally in house
- Cost efficiency for businesses managing their own kits
- Suitability for workplace environments
- Packaging, labeling, is it easy to restock?
- Alignment with OSHA and ANSI Z308.1 standards where applicable.
This approach allows our customers to restock without having to worry about long backorders or cancelled orders. It also helps us to bring in products from other manufacturers without having to be locked into a single manufacturer.
Does Brand Matter for Workplace First Aid Kits?
They absolutely do not. This is more of a personal preference.
Workplace first aid requirements focus on having appropriate supplies available and have no specification on brand.
For businesses managing their own kits, having this flexibility is an advantage. It allows you to:
- Restock by item type rather than brand
- Adapt to availability changes without falling out of compliance
- Control costs without sacrificing readiness
What to Do if You’re Looking for a Specific Band
If you landed here searching for a brand that is no longer listed on our site, we recommend the following:
- Shop by category instead of by brand name. Our categories are organized around workplace use.
- Focus on ANSI-compliant kits and refills. This ensures you meet recognized standards regardless of the manufacturer.
- Check out our discontinued first aid brand index below for an alphabetized list and explanation of why it was discontinued.
- Contact our team if you have any questions. We are happy to help find suitable alternatives.
Discontinued First Aid Brands
Below is a reference list of brands that are no longer actively offered on our website.
Allergan
Status: Available
Reason: Still available but we purchase this item from Hart Health, so this item will be listed under the Hart brand.
Recommended alternative: Refresh Eye Drops
Basic Medical
Status: Available
Reason: Still available but we purchase this item from Hart Health, so this item will be listed under the Hart brand.
Recommended alternative: Reusable hot cold gel pack
Cardiac Science
Status: Rebranded/Acquired
Reason: Acquired by Zoll Medical in 2019.
Recommended alternative: We recommend you explore our AED category. We work with a wonderful AED supplier. If you need a quote for a specific AED or AED part, please email you request to us at sales@firstaidsuppliesonline.com
CareAll
Status: Discontinued
Reason: From time to time our manufacturers will send us an alternative brand that is of equal quality and value. However, we normally do not carry this brand.
Recommended alternative: Dynarex brand products are comparable to CareAll.
Coverlet
Status: Discontinued by us
Reason: The cost for this item was not a good value for our customers.
Recommended alternative: We highly recommend the Dynarex brand adhesive fabric bandages. They stay on well and have an adhesive that is gentle on the skin when removed.
Encon Safety Products
Status: Discontinued by us
Reason: This item is available through other Safety suppliers. We discontinued carrying the Encon Eye Wash station because it was very difficult to find a consistent supplier for this item.
Recommended alternative: We recommend the Haws Eye Wash station
Flambeau
Status: Discontinued
Reason: Flambeau changed sizing and item numbers. We used to carry two sizes. We were able to source one but finding a consistent supplier for this item has been a challenge.
Recommended alternative: We do not offer these cases available for purchase empty but do carry one size with a Class B fill. Our Class B First Responder Kit is the only flambeau item we currently carry.
Grafco
Status: Discontinued
Reason: From time to time our manufacturers will send us an alternative brand that is of equal quality and value. However, we normally do not carry this brand.
Recommended alternative: Dynarex brand products are comparable to Grafco.
Hartmann
Status: Discontinued
Reason: From time to time our manufacturers will send us an alternative brand that is of equal quality and value. However, we normally do not carry this brand.
Recommended alternative: Dynarex brand products are comparable to Hartmann.
Johnson & Johnson
Status: Discontinued
Reason: We do carry some Johnson & Johnson brands but over the years, as a small business, it has been more difficult to source these items as they often resell only to large organizations.
Recommended alternative: We offer numerous generic alternatives that are of equal or better quality. We would recommend exploring Hart Health, Medi-First and Dynarex for affordable quality alternatives.
Kendall
Status: Available
Reason: We purchase this item from different manufacturers. Unfortunately, when it comes to these items, we have no control over which brand our manufacturer may send.
Recommended alternative: Dynarex
Life Support Products
Status: Discontinued by us
Reason: Although these Life Corporation products are high quality, our customers preferred a more cost-effective solution for their workplace first aid kits.
Recommended alternative: We offer several cost-effective options for workplace first aid kits in our CPR category.
Mabis Healthcare
Status: Available
Reason: We purchase this item from different manufacturers. Unfortunately, when it comes to these items, we have no control over which brand our manufacturer may send.
Recommended alternative: Dynarex, we also carry digital thermometers.
MedSource
Status: Discontinued
Reason: From time-to-time our manufacturers will send us an alternative brand that is of equal quality and value. However, we normally do not carry this brand.
Recommended alternative: Dynarex brand products are comparable to MedSource
Monoject
Status: Still available
Reason: We offer this item still but sometimes the brand may vary depending on the supplier.
Recommended alternative: You can still find the monoject syringe on our website.
Northern Lights
Status: Rebranded/Acquired
Reason: Brand name changed following acquisition.
Recommended alternative: We have the Sage brand 12-hour glow sticks available.
Novartis Healthcare Products
Status: Available
Reason: Still available but we purchase this item from Hart Health, so this item will be listed under the Hart brand.
Recommended alternative: Loratadine allergy relief is still available.
Nurse Assist
Status: Discontinued by us
Reason: We were unable to find a consistent supplier for this item.
Recommended alternative: Wound Wash Spray
PDI Healthcare Products
Status: Available
Reason: We used to offer more products from this brand but have had a difficult time finding a consistent supplier. We still carry the PDI See Clear Lens cleaner wipes.
Recommended alternative: SafeTec Lens Cleaner Towelettes
Performance Health
Status: Discontinued
Reason: No idea. We have been hearing for years now that it might be available next quarter.
Recommended alternative: Stopain gel packets and X-Treme Freeze packets are a great alternative to Biofreeze gel packets and more cost effective.
Procter & Gamble Healthcare Products
Status: Discontinued by us
Reason: We do carry some Procter & Gamble Healthcare product brands but over the years, as a small business, it has been more difficult to source these items as they often resell only to large organizations.
Recommended alternative: We recommend reviewing the options available in our generic antacid category.
Prostat
Status: Active
Reason: We still work with Prostat. From time-to-time, we may substitute Prostat brand items when there are product shortages from other manufacturers. We also love working with Prostat because they are the best in the industry when it comes to customizing plastic screened first aid kits. We also have them do a few of our FASO customized kits.
Recommended alternative: Hart Health
Purell
Status: Discontinued by us
Reason: For some reason nobody seemed interested in this product.
Recommended alternative: We recommend exploring our hand sanitizer selection.
Swan
Status: Discontinued
Reason: We used to purchase this item from Hart Health, so if we still have it, this item will be listed under the Hart brand. Unfortunately, when it comes to these items, we have no control over which brand our manufacturer may send when it comes to bottled hydrogen peroxides and isopropyl alcohol.
Recommended alternative:
U.S. Cotton
Status: Discontinued by us
Reason: The cost for this item was not a good value for our customers.
Recommended alternative: Not Applicable
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Status: Available
Reason: Still available but we purchase this item from different manufacturers, so this item will not be listed as a specific brand.
Recommended alternative: Advil packaged for the workplace, 50 industrial packs – dispenser box.
Our Commitment to Workplace Readiness
We understand that many businesses are moving away from traditional first aid service contracts and choosing to manage their own kits. That decision should not come with added complexity or compliance concerns.
Our role is to provide:
- Reliable workplace first aid supplies
- Clear guidance on compliance and restocking
- Flexible brand options that support long term cost control
If you have any questions about discontinued brands, compliance requirements, or building a first aid kit for your workplace, we are here to help. Send us an email, chat with us on our website or call us on the phone. Real humans are on the other end of website chat and phonelines during regular business hours, Mountain standard time, Monday through Friday.
Helpful Links
- Shop OSHA and ANSI Compliant First Aid Kits
- Refill a Workplace First Aid Kit with our inventory worksheet and correlating one-page quick refill order form
- Contact us for assistance