Z-MEDICA · Hemostatic Dressing · Law Enforcement / EMS Edition

QuickClot Combat Gauze®
LE Packaging

The identical kaolin-impregnated hemostatic gauze issued to U.S. military forces, repackaged for law enforcement, EMS, and civilian first responders. CoTCCC-recommended. No exothermic reaction. No animal or human proteins.

• Law Enforcement Officers — SWAT, patrol, and tactical units carrying IFAKs for active-threat response
• EMS & Paramedics — Pre-hospital providers treating penetrating trauma and arterial hemorrhage in the field
• Fire & Rescue Teams — Mass-casualty incident response and structural collapse scenarios
• Security Personnel — Armed security professionals in high-risk environments requiring expedient hemorrhage control
• Civilian First Responders — Stop-the-Bleed trained individuals, wilderness responders, and prepared citizens
• Medical Training Programs — TCCC, TECC, and PHTLS courses requiring CoTCCC-standard training supplies

Compliance Note: QuickClot Combat Gauze LE is a sterile Class II medical device. For professional use by trained responders. Not intended for unsupervised consumer use. Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Inspect vacuum seal before each use. Single-patient use only.

When to Choose Combat Gauze LE

• Law Enforcement IFAKs — Purpose-built for patrol officers and SWAT teams who need the same CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic standard used by U.S. military forces in a civilian-legal package.
• Active Shooter / Mass Casualty Response — When rapid hemorrhage control is the priority and medics need a dressing proven to create a robust clot on arterial and venous bleeds under combat-level stress.
• EMS Jump Bags & Trauma Kits — For pre-hospital providers stocking evidence-based hemostatics without requiring special storage conditions.
• Medical Training & Simulation — TCCC, TECC, and Stop-the-Bleed courses that require students to train with the same product they will deploy in the field.

Combat Gauze LE vs. Alternatives

• vs. CELOX Rapid — Combat Gauze LE uses kaolin (clotting-cascade dependent) while CELOX Rapid uses chitosan (cascade-independent). Combat Gauze is CoTCCC #1; CELOX Rapid is preferred for patients on blood thinners.
• vs. Combat Gauze XL — LE is the standard 3"×4yd single-ply format. XL is 4"×4yd double-ply for larger wound cavities. Choose LE for standard IFAKs; XL for high-volume trauma kits.
• vs. Plain Kerlix / Standard Gauze — Standard gauze has no hemostatic agent. Combat Gauze LE accelerates clotting via kaolin activation of Factor XII, significantly reducing time to hemostasis in life-threatening hemorrhage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Combat Gauze LE the same product as military Combat Gauze?

Yes. The hemostatic gauze inside is identical — same kaolin-impregnated nonwoven fabric, same 3"×4yd Z-fold format, same X-ray strip. The "LE" designation refers only to the civilian-market packaging and product labeling.

Does Combat Gauze LE require any special storage?

No refrigeration required. Store in a cool, dry location away from prolonged UV exposure. The vacuum-sealed foil pouch maintains sterility and a 5-year shelf life under standard ambient conditions.

Can civilians legally purchase and carry Combat Gauze LE?

Yes. Combat Gauze LE is an FDA-regulated Class II medical device with no purchase restrictions, widely used in Stop-the-Bleed kits, personal IFAKs, and civilian trauma bags.

How long should I apply pressure after packing with Combat Gauze LE?

Apply firm, direct pressure for a minimum of 3 minutes after wound packing. Maintain pressure until bleeding stops or the patient is transferred to definitive care.