Sterile gauze compress

bioabsorbableabsorbanthemostatic

Overview
Excessive blood loss from trauma is a leading cause of preventable death. Rapid control of bleeding at first contact increases survival chances and buys time for definitive care. This chitosan hemostatic gauze is developed for rapid pre-hospital control of moderate to severe bleeding, including arterial wounds.

Unique hemostatic process
The gauze absorbs plasma, activating chitosan granules that swell and form a viscous gel which aggregates red blood cells to produce a stable clot. To apply, insert part of the gauze into the wound cavity, tampon and maintain direct pressure for approximately 5 minutes. During this time the material swells and seals the bleeding site without generating heat.

Action principle and clinical advantages
Effective on moderate to severe traumatic bleeding, including major arterial bleeding in minutes. The mechanism is independent of blood coagulation factors so the product remains effective with anticoagulated or heparinized blood. The gauze adheres to wound surfaces, reduces risk of blood-borne pathogen spread, stays in place during transport and allows the clot to be removed or rinsed with water or saline when definitive care is available. It can also occlude channels in penetrating injuries to limit secondary contamination.

Biodegradable natural chitosan
Made from highly purified deep-sea chitosan. The hemostatic particles are natural polysaccharides, biodegradable, non-toxic, non-carcinogenic and non-immunogenic. Low heavy metal and ash content are ensured by purification.

Additional product information
Functional at low blood temperatures (~18.5°C). Shelf life 5 years. Supplied in sterile waterproof individual packaging for portability and ease of use; non-professional users can apply the gauze following simple instructions.

Basic information
Product name: Chitosan hemostatic gauze
Product specification: 75×1500 mm
Shelf life: 5 years
Material: Chitosan
Feature: Rapid hemostasis, wound sealing, wound protection, reduces leakage and risk of shock and tissue damage

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Composition: high-purity chitosan particles applied to a gauze substrate
• Mechanism: absorbs plasma, chitosan granules swell and form gel that aggregates red blood cells
• Application: insert/tampon into wound cavity and apply direct pressure for ~5 minutes
• Effectiveness: controls moderate to severe bleeding; effective on arterial bleeding; independent of coagulation factors
• Usability: suitable for deep and superficial wounds across body locations; adheres to wound and remains during transport
• Removal: clot easy to remove and washable with water or saline
• Temperature tolerance: effective at low blood temperatures (~18.5°C)
• Shelf life & storage: 5 years; no special storage required
• Packaging: sterile, waterproof individual packaging
• Safety: natural, biodegradable, non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, non-immunogenic; low heavy metal and ash content