Description
The QuikClot Combat Gauze Z-Fold is the gold standard in military hemostatic dressings. Engineered with kaolin, a naturally occurring mineral, this gauze accelerates the body natural clotting process to control life-threatening hemorrhage. Compact Z-fold design allows easy packing into wound cavities during pre-hospital trauma care.
QuikClot Combat Gauze, Military (3-inch x 4-yard z-folded)
QuikClot Combat Gauze is a 3-inch x 4-yard strip of z-folded soft, white, nonwoven, hydrophilic gauze impregnated with kaolin, an inorganic mineral that is both safe and effective in accelerating the body’s natural clotting cascade without any exothermic reactions or use of animal or human proteins.
QuikClot Combat Gauze contains an X-ray detectable strip for easy identification.
Each QuikClot Combat Gauze, Item #200, NSN 6510-01-562-3325 is packaged in an easy-tear pouch, vacuum sealed.
Indicated for temporary external control of traumatic bleeding, the QuikClot Combat Gauze is flexible and pliable and contours to all wounds.
- Effective, simple, and safe to use when trying to control life-threatening hemorrhage from wounds that are not amenable to tourniquet application
- Z-fold, vacuum packed for easy application
- Contains an X-ray detectable strip for easy identification
- Does not generate heat
- Easy to use and remove
- Flexible and pliable
- Individually wrapped in an easy rip, military-grade foil pouch
QuikClot Benefits
- Works Fast – This gauze contains kaolin, an inorganic material that speeds up the body’s natural clotting process, helping blood clot up to five times faster than on its own.
- Safe – Kaolin is a common mineral that doesn’t contain any plant, animal, or human material, so you don’t have to worry about causing allergic reactions.
- Easy to Use – The dressing easily conforms to any wound site and doesn’t break down or fall apart under pressure.
- Convenient – Contained in durable, yet easy-to-tear packaging, these packets can go anywhere.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| SKU | WSK-200 |
| Active Agent | Kaolin |
| Fold Style | Z-Fold |
| Sterility | Sterile, vacuum sealed |
| Intended Use | Hemorrhage control, trauma care |
| Compliance | CoTCCC recommended |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does QuikClot Combat Gauze work?
The kaolin mineral on the gauze surface activates the body natural clotting factors on contact with blood, accelerating hemostasis without generating heat.
Is this the same gauze used by the U.S. military?
Yes. QuikClot Combat Gauze is the hemostatic dressing of choice recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care for use by all branches of the armed forces.
What is the shelf life of QuikClot Combat Gauze?
When stored in the original vacuum-sealed packaging at room temperature, the product has a shelf life of approximately three years from the date of manufacture.
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