QuikClot Combat Gauze Z-Fold Hemostatic Dressing

QuikClot Combat Gauze Z-Fold Hemostatic Dressing: Tactical Hemostatic Matrix for Critical Hemorrhage Control

The QuikClot Combat Gauze Z-Fold Hemostatic Dressing is a critical, medical-grade tactical intervention engineered to resolve life-threatening arterial and venous hemorrhaging in austere, tactical, and institutional field environments. In high-acuity trauma scenarios, standard cotton gauze dressings frequently fail to stop high-pressure arterial bleeds, leading to rapid patient exsanguination before higher-tier surgical teams can intervene. This advanced dressing solves the operational gap by utilizing a proprietary non-woven material impregnated with kaolin, an inert mineral that directly activates Factor XII of the body's natural clotting cascade, initiating rapid clot formation within minutes of application.

Extensively field-tested and selected as the primary hemostatic dressing of choice by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC), this deployment accessory is engineered to satisfy the rigid readiness mandates of defense agencies, tactical law enforcement units, and municipal emergency fleets. The specialized Z-fold configuration allows clinical operators and first responders to easily pack deep, penetrating wounds or track complex structural cavities without the risk of a standard gauze roll unraveling or getting contaminated on the ground. Housed in a heavy-duty, vacuum-sealed foil pouch with multiple high-visibility tear points, the sterile dressing maintains premium flexibility and structural integrity for up to five years, assuring a dependable operational baseline under unpredictable conditions.

Key Benefits:

• Kaolin-Driven Coagulation: Impregnated with active, inert kaolin minerals that systematically activate Factor XII in the blood, accelerating the natural clotting pathway to arrest severe arterial or venous bleeding.
• Exothermic Safety Barrier: Formulated as a completely heat-free hemostatic agent that generates zero thermal reactions during application, completely eliminating secondary tissue burns or chemical lesions.
• Adaptive Z-Fold Architecture: Configured in a flat, multi-layered Z-fold pattern that ensures smooth wound packing into tight cavity spaces while preventing the dressing from blowing away or dropping into field contaminants.
• X-Ray Traceable Core: Features an integrated, full-length X-ray detectable strip stitched directly into the non-woven backing, guaranteeing absolute visibility and identification inside the operating room.
• Expedited Access Geometry: Sealed inside a low-profile military foil pouch with eight distinct mechanical tear nodes to facilitate rapid opening and immediate deployment under stressful operational conditions.
• CoTCCC Endorsed Framework: Fully tested and clinically validated as the first-line hemostatic product across all branches of the United States Armed Forces for tactical casualty care.

Specifications:

• Brand & Manufacturer: Z-Medica, LLC / Teleflex Inc.
• Product Designation: QuikClot Combat Gauze Z-Fold
• DAPA Reference Number: Listed for streamlined military procurement channels
• Active Hemostatic Compound: Inorganic Kaolin mineral suspension
• Gauze Mesh Dimensions (Unfolded): 3 inches Wide x 4 yards Long (7.6 cm x 3.65 m)
• Packaged Dimensions (Vacuum Sealed): 5.75” Height x 4.5” Width x 0.65” Depth
• Product Physical Weight: 0.8 oz (23 g) for ultra-compact loadout integration
• Sterility Profile: Individually wrapped, gamma-irradiated sterile unit
• Allergen Profile: 100% Latex-free and non-allergenic material construction containing no animal or human proteins
• Shelf-Life Horizon: 5-Year commercial/military expiration timeline from the date of manufacture
• Fulfillment Logistics: Direct commercial fulfillment; standard facility orders typically dispatch within 1–2 business days