Select your hemostatic agent for the MED-TAC IFAK Kit Builder. This sub-category covers CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic gauze and loose hemostatic agents — including QuikClot Combat Gauze, Celox Rapid, and ChitoGauze — for wound packing in the field. Choose the right chemistry for your mission profile and patient population before completing the rest of your custom IFAK.
The IFAK Kit Builder is MED-TAC International's component selection system for building a custom Individual First Aid Kit. This sub-category contains hemostatic agents and hemostatic gauze — the wound-packing supplies used to control non-compressible hemorrhage when a tourniquet cannot be applied. Per the MARCH algorithm, massive hemorrhage is addressed first; selecting the right hemostatic agent is a core decision in any IFAK build. All products in this category are sourced direct from the original manufacturer or authorized master distributor.
The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) currently recommends three hemostatic dressings: QuikClot Combat Gauze (kaolin-impregnated, Z-Medica), Celox Gauze (chitosan-based, MedTrade), and ChitoGauze (chitosan-based, HemCon). Each has different mechanisms that matter in the field. Kaolin-based products activate the intrinsic clotting cascade and require functional coagulation; chitosan-based products work independently of the clotting cascade through electrostatic red-cell aggregation — making them preferable for hypothermic, coagulopathic, or anticoagulated patients. Browse the full standalone range in the Hemostatic Agents for TCCC & Trauma Care collection.
| Product | Active Agent | Mechanism | CoTCCC Status | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuikClot Combat Gauze | Kaolin | Activates Factor XII / intrinsic cascade | Recommended | Military, LE, healthy patients |
| Celox Gauze / Celox Rapid | Chitosan | Electrostatic RBC aggregation (cascade-independent) | Recommended | Anticoagulated / hypothermic patients |
| ChitoGauze | Chitosan | Electrostatic RBC aggregation (cascade-independent) | Recommended | Civilian EMS, coagulopathic patients |
| Loose Hemostatic Granules | Varies | Direct wound application (non-gauze format) | Varies by product | Supplemental / irregular wound geometry |
Per TCCC guidelines: (1) expose the wound and identify the bleeding source; (2) pack hemostatic gauze directly into the wound cavity with direct pressure against the bleeding vessel — do not lay gauze on top of the wound surface; (3) pack tightly until the cavity is firmly filled; (4) apply continuous direct pressure for a minimum of three minutes (five minutes for kaolin-based agents); (5) secure with a pressure dressing from the IFAK Builder – Bandages category. Contact between hemostatic agent and the bleeding vessel is essential for efficacy.
After selecting your hemostatic agent, complete your IFAK Kit Builder loadout with components from the other sub-categories: Tourniquet, Chest Seals & Decompression Needles, Bandages, Gloves, Shears, and Treatment Accessories. If you prefer a pre-built kit, browse the full selection in IFAK Kits – Individual First Aid Kits.
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