Wound Packing Gauze

2024-07-17T16:29:08-04:00

Vendor: North American Rescue
Type: Gauze & Dressing
Price: 3.99

The North American Rescue Wound Packing Gauze (SKU 30-0054) is a 1-ply, sterile, Z-fold gauze strip measuring 3 in. × 5 yd., featuring an embedded X-ray detectable line and vacuum-sealed packaging. The Z-fold configuration allows controlled linear application directly into deep wounds, making it the preferred format for deliberate wound packing procedures in TCCC and austere pre-hospital care environments.

Key Specifications

Specification | Detail
Manufacturer | North American Rescue (NAR)
SKU | 30-0054
NSN | 6510-01-695-5824
Gauze Dimensions | 3 in. W × 5 yd. L
Packaged Dimensions | H 3 in. × W 2 in. × D 1 in.
Weight | 1.2 oz (34 g)
Material | 1-ply soft cotton gauze
Fold Configuration | Z-fold (controlled linear feed)
X-Ray Detectable | Yes — embedded line
Sterility | Sterile, vacuum-sealed packaging
Latex | Latex-free

Product Overview

The NAR Wound Packing Gauze is purpose-designed for the controlled linear packing of penetrating wounds — a technique that is more clinically demanding than simple surface dressing but significantly more effective at controlling hemorrhage in cavity wounds. Unlike the rolled NAR Compressed Gauze, the Wound Packing Gauze is Z-folded inside its package, which means it feeds out in a continuous, controlled linear strip rather than spinning off a roll. This single design distinction materially improves the speed and consistency of packing under field conditions.

The 3 in. width is optimized for packing into penetrating wound cavities — narrower than the 4.5 in. Compressed Gauze, which makes it easier to introduce into smaller entry wounds. The full 5-yard length (180 inches) provides ample material for thorough deep-cavity packing. The embedded X-ray detectable line is a critical safety feature that allows hospital staff to confirm complete gauze removal during surgical exploration — preventing retained foreign body complications that represent a significant source of post-operative morbidity.

The gauze is soft, highly pliable, and conforms readily to irregular wound shapes. It can be used as a standalone packing gauze for hemorrhage control with direct pressure, as a backing layer for hemostatic agents, or for conventional wound bandaging. The vacuum-sealed packaging minimizes kit cube space while the durable container with tear notches enables rapid one-handed access under stress. At 1.2 oz in a 3 in. × 2 in. × 1 in. package, it integrates into essentially any IFAK configuration.

Wound Packing Technique

Open the package using the tear notches. Identify the deepest part of the wound and begin feeding gauze from the Z-fold package directly into the wound cavity, packing tightly as you work outward. Maintain firm digital pressure on the packed gauze throughout the process. Continue until the wound is filled. Apply a pressure bandage over the packed wound and maintain direct pressure for a minimum of 3 minutes. If the gauze is used in conjunction with a hemostatic agent, apply the hemostatic dressing first as the deepest layer. The X-ray detectable line allows surgical teams to confirm complete gauze retrieval post-operatively.

Complete your hemorrhage control kit with a pressure bandage from the Bandages & Dressings collection or add a hemostatic dressing from the Hemostatic Agents collection. See the complete Massive Hemorrhage Control lineup.