Compact, high-absorbency gauze for tactical wound packing
The TraumaFix Compressed Packing Gauze by Reliance Medical delivers 6 ply, Z-folded absorbent cotton in a vacuum-sealed pack. It is built for wound packing, bleeding control, and dressing support across tactical, prehospital, and emergency care.
Key features
- 6 ply construction for high absorbency and wound coverage
- Z-folded design for controlled, one-handed deployment
- Vacuum-sealed pack that fits IFAKs, trauma kits, and belt pouches
- Sterile and latex free, suitable for all patient types
- NSN registered to meet military and emergency service standards
Clinical and tactical applications
- Wound packing for junctional and deep bleeds
- Secondary dressing under pressure bandages
- Compatible with haemostatic agents and trauma protocols
Is compressed gauze the same as packing gauze?
Yes. Compressed gauze is a long strip of absorbent gauze vacuum sealed into a compact pack, designed to be used for packing wounds. The TraumaFix product is folded in a Z pattern so you can pull length out of the pack in a controlled way as you pack the wound.
When to use compressed gauze
Use compressed packing gauze for moderate to severe wounds with heavy bleeding, particularly where a tourniquet cannot be applied, such as junctional bleeds at the groin, axilla, or neck. Pack firmly into the wound cavity, then apply direct pressure and a pressure bandage over the top.
Why TraumaFix
The Z-fold format gives you precise placement and rapid access under stress. It is used by paramedics, tactical responders, and combat first aid providers across Australia.