{"title":"CELOX","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to CELOX, where quality meets innovation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our curated collection showcases premium products designed to elevate your experience, each meticulously selected for their exceptional craftsmanship and performance. At CELOX, we are dedicated to providing solutions that not only meet but exceed your expectations, ensuring every purchase is a step towards excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the CELOX difference—our commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in every product we offer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whether you're seeking cutting-edge technology, stylish designs, or reliable functionality, our collection has something for everyone. Explore today and find the perfect blend of style, innovation, and reliability tailored to your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"celox-a-high-speed-applicator","title":"Celox-A High Speed Applicator","description":"\u003c!-- Celox-A High Speed Applicator — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCelox-A High Speed Applicator\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pre-filled syringe-style delivery system for 6 grams of Celox chitosan hemostatic granules, designed to treat narrow-entry penetrating wounds — gunshots, stab injuries, and blast fragments — where direct gauze packing is difficult or impossible. The applicator delivers chitosan granules directly to the bleeding source through small entry wounds in seconds, without the need for wound excavation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMedtrade Products Ltd. (Celox Medical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU \/ MED-TAC Item #\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMEDTAC0633\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eChitosan (6g pre-loaded) — derived from shellfish, highly purified\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eGranule Fill\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6 grams of Celox hemostatic granules\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePackaged Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e8.9 in. H × 4 in. W × 1 in. D\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWeight (packaged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1.1 oz (31 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eDelivery Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePre-filled applicator with plunger — syringe-style delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e4 years from date of manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSterilization\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eGamma irradiation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAmbient temperature, dry conditions — no refrigeration required\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eContraindications\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eDo not use in abdominal or body cavity wounds; external use only\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eSingle-use only; do not refill\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCelox-A\u003c\/strong\u003e solves a critical gap in pre-hospital trauma care: penetrating wounds with small entry diameters — typically from gunshots, blade injuries, and blast fragments — that are difficult or dangerous to pack with traditional gauze. Standard hemostatic gauze packing requires accessing the wound cavity with fingers, which is impossible in narrow-channel penetrating wounds. The Celox-A applicator is a pre-filled, syringe-style device that delivers 6 grams of Celox chitosan granules through a narrow tube inserted directly into the wound, reaching the bleeding source without wound enlargement or digital exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eCelox chitosan works via a mechanism independent of the body's clotting cascade — a critical advantage over kaolin-based products (QuikClot Combat Gauze) in patients with hypothermia-induced coagulopathy, anticoagulant therapy, or trauma-related consumptive coagulopathy. When Celox chitosan contacts blood, it undergoes electrostatic interaction with red blood cell membranes (muco-adhesion), causing them to aggregate and form a robust gel-plug directly at the bleeding site. This mechanism functions even in the presence of heparin, warfarin, and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), and continues to work at reduced core temperatures where the coagulation enzyme cascade slows significantly. Celox-A has been tested on the battlefield and validated in clinical settings for efficacy in moderate-to-severe bleeding from penetrating trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe applicator design is instinctive: remove the end cap, insert the tube into the wound to reach the bleeding source, depress the plunger to deliver granules, then withdraw the tube while maintaining the granules in position. Follow with firm manual pressure (a minimum of 5 minutes for severe arterial wounds) through gauze placed over the wound surface. The filled wound should then be covered with additional gauze and a pressure bandage. Unlike gauze packing, the granule format naturally conforms to irregular wound geometries. The 4-year shelf life (compared to 5 years for Celox gauze products) and ambient-temperature storage make Celox-A suitable for IFAKs, pocket kits, and tactical medical bags. Note: Blue cap contains phthalates — handle accordingly per institutional guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- How to Use --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin:0 0 32px;padding-left:1.4em;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOpen the packaging and remove the Celox-A applicator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove the end cap from the top of the applicator tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInsert the applicator nozzle into the wound, guiding it gently to reach the bleeding source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDepress the plunger to deliver the Celox granules directly to the bleeding point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWithdraw the applicator tube while maintaining granule placement in the wound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCover the wound with gauze, filling above skin level, and apply firm direct pressure for at least 5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIf bleeding persists, apply additional direct pressure for another 5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSecure with a pressure bandage and monitor for re-bleeding during transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIrrigate with saline at definitive care to remove granules; do not leave in wound beyond 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Comparison Context --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eCelox-A vs. Gauze-Based Hemostatics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eWhere CoTCCC-recommended \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/quickclot-combat-gauze-hemostatic-dressing\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eQuikClot Combat Gauze\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/celox-rapid-hemostatic-wound-packing-gauze\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCelox Rapid Gauze\u003c\/a\u003e excel for accessible wounds requiring tight packing, the Celox-A applicator fills a unique niche: narrow-channel, deep penetrating wounds. It is not a replacement for hemostatic gauze — it is a complementary tool for the specific scenario where gauze insertion is not feasible. For any wound accessible to manual packing, Celox Rapid or QuikClot Combat Gauze remain the preferred primary hemostatic options per CoTCCC guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eBuild out your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ehemorrhage control kit\u003c\/a\u003e with both gauze and the Celox-A applicator to cover all wound geometries. See the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/hemostatic-agents\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ehemostatic agents collection\u003c\/a\u003e or complete your kit with an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK\u003c\/a\u003e at MED-TAC International.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"CELOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20443417804918,"sku":"MEDTAC0633","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/celox-a-high-speed-applicator-8232834.png?v=1763155890"},{"product_id":"celox-z-fold-hemostatic-gauze","title":"CELOX Z-Fold Hemostatic Gauze","description":"\u003c!-- CELOX Z-Fold Hemostatic Gauze — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCELOX Z-Fold Hemostatic Gauze\u003c\/strong\u003e is the original Celox chitosan gauze in a Z-fold configuration, available in a 10 ft. (3 in. × 10 ft.) extended-length format. It provides the same clotting-cascade-independent chitosan hemostatic mechanism as all Celox products in a longer-format gauze designed for large wounds, high-volume hemorrhage, and training use. NSN: 6510-01-623-9594. Three minutes of compression required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMedtrade Products Ltd. (Celox Medical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU \/ Item #\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e-0 (10 ft. variant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNSN (10 ft.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6510-01-623-9594\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eChitosan — highly purified, derived from shellfish; proprietary flake formulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eGauze Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e3 in. × 10 ft. (7.6 cm × 3.0 m) — Z-fold\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePackaged Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6.75 in. H × 4.25 in. W × 0.75 in. D\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWeight (packaged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2.1 oz (60 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCompression Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e3 minutes (standard Celox Gauze; not Chito-R formulation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e5 years from date of manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCoTCCC Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eRecommended alternative (chitosan-based, added to TCCC guidelines 2014)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eAmbient temperature; dry conditions; sterile, waterproof packaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCELOX Z-Fold Hemostatic Gauze\u003c\/strong\u003e is the original, foundational Celox hemostatic product in a versatile Z-fold format. It contains the proven Celox chitosan granule formulation — microscopic chitosan flakes compressed over a large surface area — coated onto both sides of a non-woven gauze base. When applied to a bleeding wound and subjected to pressure, Celox chitosan absorbs blood and forms an adhesive gel that physically seals the wound and stops blood flow. The mechanism is completely independent of the body's clotting cascade, making it effective regardless of the patient's coagulation status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eIn a landmark U.S. military-sponsored comparative study, Celox Gauze (10 ft.) achieved the lowest overall blood loss, the highest survival rate, and the highest overall hemostasis of all products tested. At 30 minutes post-application, Celox Gauze recorded a significantly shorter time to clot compared with standard gauze and Combat Gauze (p \u0026lt; 0.05). Post-treatment blood loss was lowest for Celox Gauze (110 mL) versus standard gauze (120 mL) and Combat Gauze. These results contributed to the 2014 TCCC Guideline Change 13-05, which added Celox Gauze and ChitoGauze as CoTCCC-recommended alternatives to Combat Gauze, particularly for patients where anticoagulation or hypothermia may impair the clotting cascade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe 10 ft. length is the extended format — longer than the standard Celox 5 ft. and significantly longer than Celox RAPID at 5 ft. — providing ample material for large wounds, multiple wound packing, or training applications where gauze consumption is high. The Z-fold configuration reduces the packaged cube size to 6.75 × 4.25 × 0.75 in. despite the extended length, and allows deployment with one hand. The sterile, waterproof foil packaging maintains a 5-year shelf life at ambient temperature. Celox chitosan does not generate heat, does not contain animal or human proteins (purified from shellfish chitin), and requires no scissors for application — the gauze tears to length in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- How to Apply --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin:0 0 32px;padding-left:1.4em;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIdentify catastrophic external hemorrhage and expose the wound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOpen the sterile foil pouch and remove the Z-fold gauze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTake one end of the gauze and pack tightly and directly onto the bleeding source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eContinue packing the unfolding gauze into the wound until the cavity is filled above skin level, maintaining pressure throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eApply firm, constant pressure for \u003cstrong\u003e3 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Do not remove to inspect — maintain continuous pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIf the wound is not filled by one product, use an additional Celox gauze or plain gauze to fill above skin level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eApply a pressure bandage and transport to definitive care. May remain in place up to 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Comparison Context --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eZ-Fold vs. Celox RAPID\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe CELOX Z-Fold uses the original Celox chitosan formulation and requires 3 minutes of compression. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/celox-rapid-hemostatic-wound-packing-gauze\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCelox RAPID\u003c\/a\u003e upgrades this with the Chito-R bioadhesive, reducing compression time to 60 seconds. For most active-use trauma kits where compression time is operationally significant, Celox RAPID or Celox RAPID Ribbon is preferred. The Z-Fold 10 ft. variant provides the most gauze material per unit — best suited for large wounds, high-volume hemorrhage, or training environments. Both products carry CoTCCC recommendation as chitosan-based alternatives (TCCC Guideline Change 13-05, 2014).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee MED-TAC's full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/hemostatic-agents\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ehemostatic agents collection\u003c\/a\u003e or complete your hemorrhage control kit at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003emassive hemorrhage control\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK kits\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"CELOX","offers":[{"title":"10 Ft.","offer_id":20443417935990,"sku":"-0","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/celox-z-fold-hemostatic-gauze-9067991.jpg?v=1763155888"},{"product_id":"celox-rapid-hemostatic-wound-packing-gauze","title":"CELOX RAPID Hemostatic Wound Packing Gauze","description":"\u003c!-- CELOX RAPID Hemostatic Wound Packing Gauze — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCELOX RAPID\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-density, chitosan-based hemostatic wound packing gauze featuring patented Chito-R™ bioadhesive technology that stops severe arterial bleeding with only \u003cstrong\u003e60 seconds of compression\u003c\/strong\u003e — compared to 3 minutes for QuikClot Combat Gauze and standard Celox Gauze. Available in Tactical Dark and MARCH System Red packaging, the compact 3 in. × 5 ft. Z-fold gauze is NSN-listed (6510-01-623-9903) and widely used by military and law enforcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMedtrade Products Ltd. (Celox Medical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU Variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTactical Dark: FG08839011  |  MARCH Red: MEDTAC0635\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNSN\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6510-01-623-9903  |  NAR Item #: 30-0069\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eActive Ingredient \/ Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eChitosan with Chito-R™ bioadhesive — chitosan + pharmaceutical-grade bioadhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eGauze Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e3 in. × 5 ft. (7.5 cm × 1.5 m) — Z-fold\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePackaged Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e5.25 in. H × 4.25 in. W × 0.5 in. D\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWeight (packaged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1.1 oz (31 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCompression Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e60 seconds (vs. 3 minutes for standard hemostatic gauze)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePackaging Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTactical Dark (low-visibility)  |  MARCH System Red (TCCC color-coded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e5 years from date of manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAmbient temperature; dry conditions; no refrigeration required\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eSterilization\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eGamma irradiation (ISO 11137)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCELOX RAPID\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the most advanced generation of Celox hemostatic technology. Its patented \u003cstrong\u003eChito-R™ formulation\u003c\/strong\u003e combines pharmaceutical-grade bioadhesive with high-grade chitosan derivative — a formulation that allows sufficient blood to penetrate the gauze layers and activate the bioadhesive bonding mechanism, physically sealing the bleed site and adhering to surrounding tissue to secure the gel plug in place. This dual-action mechanism — chitosan muco-adhesion plus bioadhesive tissue bonding — produces hemostasis faster and with reduced compression time compared to both standard Celox Gauze and CoTCCC-recommended QuikClot Combat Gauze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eIndependent laboratory testing and field data demonstrate Celox RAPID's speed advantage. In a published comparative study, packing time with Celox RAPID was 12.8 seconds in the laboratory setting (vs. 28.3 seconds for Combat Gauze and 30.6 seconds for ChitoGauze). Hemostasis without any compression was achieved in 75% of cases with Celox RAPID vs. 38% with Combat Gauze. After 1 minute of compression, hemostasis rates were 83% (Celox RAPID) vs. 50% (Combat Gauze). Post-treatment blood loss for Celox RAPID (12.8 mL) was significantly reduced compared to Combat Gauze (31.9 mL) and standard gauze (44.7 mL) (p=0.05). Evacuation studies confirmed that Celox RAPID maintained hemostasis during casualty transport with no re-bleeding events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe compact Z-fold format (3 in. × 5 ft. vs. the standard 3 in. × 4 yd. of Combat Gauze) reflects the higher density of the Chito-R material — shorter but denser, with the same effective wound filling capability. The reduced overall length simplifies and accelerates packing, particularly for narrow penetrating wounds. Like all Celox products, CELOX RAPID works independently of the clotting cascade, making it effective in hypothermic patients, patients on anticoagulants, and those with trauma-induced coagulopathy. Available in Tactical Dark packaging for low-profile operations and MARCH System Red for TCCC color-coded medical kit organization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- How to Apply --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin:0 0 32px;padding-left:1.4em;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExpose the wound and identify the bleeding source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOpen the foil pouch and remove the Celox RAPID Z-fold gauze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlace one end directly on the bleeding source and pack tightly into the wound, following the wound track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eContinue packing, feeding in the unfolding gauze until the wound is filled above skin level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eApply firm, direct manual pressure for \u003cstrong\u003e60 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e. If bleeding persists, continue pressure for an additional 60 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSecure with a pressure bandage. The bioadhesive bonding helps maintain hemostasis during patient movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLeave in place until the patient reaches definitive care. Celox RAPID may be left in position for up to 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Comparison Context --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eComparison Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eQuikClot Combat Gauze remains the CoTCCC-recommended primary hemostatic agent (kaolin, Factor XII activation). CELOX RAPID — while not the primary CoTCCC selection for DoD — is widely used across NATO militaries, UK Special Forces, and civilian EMS as an alternative that achieves hemostasis faster with less compression time. The chitosan mechanism in Celox RAPID offers a meaningful advantage over kaolin-dependent products in anticoagulated or hypothermic patients. Many advanced medics carry both: Combat Gauze as the primary CoTCCC-compliant option and Celox RAPID for high-tempo scenarios where 60-second compression is operationally significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee the full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/hemostatic-agents\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ehemostatic agents\u003c\/a\u003e at MED-TAC, or build a complete kit with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003emassive hemorrhage control\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK collections\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"CELOX","offers":[{"title":"Tactical Dark Packaging","offer_id":40074876682358,"sku":"FG08839011","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MARCH System Red Packaging","offer_id":40074876715126,"sku":"MEDTAC0635","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/celox-rapid-hemostatic-wound-packing-gauze-3267922.jpg?v=1763155893"},{"product_id":"celox-rapid-ribbon","title":"CELOX Rapid Ribbon","description":"\u003c!-- CELOX Rapid Ribbon — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCELOX Rapid Ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the full hemostatic performance of Celox RAPID in a narrow 1 in. × 5 ft. strip — the first compact, minimal-compression hemostatic ribbon optimized for narrow-entry penetrating wounds from bullets, blast fragments, and stab injuries. With only 60 seconds of compression required and an ultra-compact packaged footprint (3.5 × 5.25 × 0.5 in.), it is ideal for everyday carry, vest pouches, and minimalist trauma kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMedtrade Products Ltd. (Celox Medical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePackaging Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMARCH Red Packaging  |  Tactical Dark Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eActive Ingredient \/ Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eChitosan with Chito-R™ bioadhesive (same as Celox RAPID)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eGauze Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1 in. × 5 ft. (2.5 cm × 1.5 m) — Z-fold ribbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePackaged Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e3.5 in. H × 5.25 in. W × 0.5 in. D\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWeight (packaged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1 oz (28 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCompression Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e60 seconds (same as Celox RAPID 3 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e5 years from date of manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAmbient temperature; dry conditions; no refrigeration required\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eNarrow-entry GSWs, stab wounds, blast fragments, vest pocket carry\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCELOX Rapid Ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e is the narrowest, most compact deployment format for Celox's Chito-R™ hemostatic technology. At 1 inch wide, it threads directly into narrow wound tracks created by handgun rounds, rifle fragments, and blade injuries — wounds where a 3 in. gauze strip cannot be efficiently inserted without force. The 1 in. format feeds more precisely into a narrow wound channel, making it easier to achieve contact with the actual bleeding source, which is the critical variable for hemostasis. Once in contact with blood, the Chito-R bioadhesive activates, forming a gel-plug that adheres to surrounding tissue and maintains hemostasis even during patient movement and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe Rapid Ribbon was developed in direct response to operational feedback from combat medics and trauma responders who noted that packing narrow-entry wounds with standard 3 in. gauze required undesirable force and wound manipulation. The 1 in. × 5 ft. format threads naturally into these wounds while delivering the same Chito-R chemistry as Celox RAPID 3 in. gauze. In independent studies, Celox RAPID (from which the Ribbon derives its formulation) achieved hemostasis without compression in 75% of cases compared to 38% for Combat Gauze, and required only 60 seconds of compression vs. 3 minutes for current-generation hemostatic gauze — representing the fastest compression time available for any marketed hemostatic gauze at the time of publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe packaged footprint of the Rapid Ribbon (3.5 × 5.25 × 0.5 in., 1 oz) makes it exceptionally compact for everyday carry, uniform pocket storage, and vest-integrated medical pouches. The ribbon can be cut or torn to the required length for partial wound applications. Available in MARCH Red packaging for TCCC-organized medical kits and Tactical Dark Green for operational low-profile carry. Shelf life is 5 years from manufacture with no special storage requirements — consistent with other Celox gauze products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- How to Apply --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin:0 0 32px;padding-left:1.4em;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExpose the wound and identify the narrow-entry wound track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOpen the pouch and unpack the 1 in. ribbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInsert one end of the ribbon into the wound track and guide it to the bleeding source, feeding in the gauze as it unfolds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePack tightly into the wound, ensuring the ribbon makes contact with the bleeding site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eApply firm direct pressure for 60 seconds. If bleeding persists, continue for an additional 60 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExcess ribbon can be cut or torn if needed — ensure the remaining material maintains contact with the wound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSecure with a pressure bandage and monitor during transport. Leave in place until definitive care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Comparison Context --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eRibbon vs. Standard Celox RAPID Gauze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eBoth the Ribbon and the standard 3 in. Celox RAPID contain the same Chito-R bioadhesive formulation and require only 60 seconds of compression. The difference is format: the 1 in. Ribbon is designed exclusively for narrow-entry penetrating wounds where a 3 in. strip cannot be efficiently inserted. For accessible wounds with sufficient diameter for standard gauze packing, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/celox-rapid-hemostatic-wound-packing-gauze\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCelox RAPID 3 in.\u003c\/a\u003e is preferred for more complete wound cavity filling. Advanced trauma kits often include both formats to cover all wound geometries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eFor complete hemorrhage control solutions, see MED-TAC's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/hemostatic-agents\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ehemostatic agents collection\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003emassive hemorrhage control kits\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"CELOX","offers":[{"title":"MARCH Red Packaging","offer_id":41564525592694,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tactical Dark Green","offer_id":41564525625462,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/celox-rapid-ribbon-5292086.jpg?v=1763154533"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/collections\/celox-6610523.webp?v=1763153815","url":"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/celox\/audience:law-enforcement.oembed","provider":"MED-TAC International Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}