QuikClot Combat Gauze LE is a sterile, soft white 3 in. x 4 yds. Z-folded, nonwoven haemostatic gauze impregnated with kaolin, an inorganic mineral that activates Factor XII and accelerates the body's natural clotting response. Packed directly into a wound, it forms a robust clot to control severe bleeding until medical support arrives.
What is combat gauze used for? It is used for the temporary control of life-threatening traumatic bleeding where a tourniquet cannot be applied, and as part of tourniquet conversion in tactical and pre-hospital care.
How is it different from regular gauze? Standard gauze absorbs blood but does not actively promote clotting. Combat Gauze LE uses kaolin to trigger the clotting cascade, while still being packed using the same technique as plain gauze.
QuikClot Combat Gauze LE features:
- Same placement technique as standard gauze, intuitive under pressure
- Vacuum-sealed, cube-sized packaging with eight tear points for fast access
- X-ray detectable strip for easy identification post-treatment
- Five-year shelf life
Recommended use:
- Penetrating wounds and massive bleeding
- Gunshot wounds and stabbings
- Mass casualty events
- Large non-compressible injuries where tourniquets cannot be applied
- Tourniquet conversion
Usage is not limited to this list. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for use for each QuikClot product.