Do the PICKPAKs have a shelf life?
Some PICKPAKs have an indefinite shelf life. Like some components in traditional first aid kits, there are components in some PICKPAKs that will expire. Even though the seal of the PICKPAK will not expire, some components will. PICK is required by the FDA to move an expiration date on an internal component in a PICKPAK from the component packaging to the PICKPAK label. Therefore, if you find an expiration date on a PICKPAK it is due to a component such as burn gel not the entire pak itself. PICKPAKs with expiration dates are usually for 3-5 years. NOTE: ANSI Z308.1-2003 states that first aid kits should be regularly inspected to ensure completeness, condition of contents and expiration dates to maintain compliance.
