{"product_id":"chitosam-100-3x6-z-fold-hemostatic-gauze","title":"CHITOSAM 100 3'x6' Z-Fold Hemostatic Gauze","description":"\u003c!-- CHITOSAM 100 3'x6' 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\u003eChitoSAM 100\u003c\/strong\u003e by SAM Medical is a high-performance, 100% chitosan non-woven hemostatic gauze (3 in. × 6 ft., Z-fold) spun directly from chitosan derived from snow crab shells — not coated or impregnated, but \u003cem\u003emade entirely of\u003c\/em\u003e chitosan. SKU CT100-C-EN. It works independently of the clotting cascade, controls bleeding in minutes, and features SAM's Tear Anywhere packaging for rapid one-hand access. Medical grade, sterile, latex free.\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;\"\u003eSAM Medical Products (Portland, OR)\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 \/ Product Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCT100-C-EN\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e100% Pure Chitosan non-woven — spun directly from crustacean (snow crab) chitosan\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eClotting-cascade independent — works via chitosan muco-adhesion\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. × 6 ft. (7.6 cm × 183 cm) — 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;\"\u003ePly\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1-ply non-woven chitosan fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eZ-fold; Tear Anywhere sterile waterproof packaging\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 Innovation\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTear Anywhere — open on any edge; rapid one-hand access\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eLatex Free\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eRemoval\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWater or saline solution\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eOther Sizes Available\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e4 in. × 4 in. (CT100-A-EN)  |  3 in. × 4 ft. (CT100-B-EN)\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\u003eChitoSAM 100\u003c\/strong\u003e stands apart from other chitosan hemostatic products in a critical way: where most chitosan-based hemostatics (Celox Rapid, ChitoGAUZE XR PRO, Axiostat) use a gauze substrate \u003cem\u003ecoated or impregnated\u003c\/em\u003e with chitosan, ChitoSAM 100 is the gauze itself — spun \u003cem\u003edirectly from chitosan\u003c\/em\u003e derived from snow crab shells. The result is a 100% pure chitosan non-woven fabric where every fiber, every surface, and every layer is chitosan. There is no substrate to separate from the active agent, no coating to wash off, and no non-hemostatic matrix diluting the chitosan contact area. This maximizes the chitosan-to-wound-surface contact ratio and potentially enhances hemostatic efficacy in the critical seconds after application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eLike all chitosan hemostatics, ChitoSAM 100 works independently of the body's clotting cascade. The positively charged chitosan fibers interact directly with the negatively charged red blood cell membranes, causing rapid aggregation and forming a physical hemostatic plug. This mechanism functions in hypothermic patients, anticoagulated patients (heparin, warfarin, DOACs), and those with trauma-induced coagulopathy — making ChitoSAM 100 a versatile option across diverse patient presentations. Bleeding control is typically achieved within minutes of application with appropriate pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eA distinctive product feature is SAM Medical's \u003cstrong\u003eTear Anywhere packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e — the waterproof sterile pouch can be torn open along any edge, improving single-hand access under stress and in low-light conditions where finding a specific tear notch can be difficult. The 3 in. × 6 ft. Z-fold format (CT100-C-EN) provides extended-length packing capability — longer than the standard 3 in. × 4 ft. (CT100-B-EN) — for larger wound cavities. SAM Medical is based in Portland, Oregon, the manufacturer of the SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet, bringing the same commitment to high-performance, clinician-designed medical devices to the hemostatic gauze market. The gauze is removed from wounds with water or saline solution, leaving no residue.\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 Tear Anywhere packaging — tear on any edge for rapid access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove the Z-fold ChitoSAM 100 gauze and apply one end directly to the bleeding source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePack tightly into the wound, feeding in the gauze while maintaining pressure at the source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eApply firm, continuous direct pressure for 3–5 minutes or until bleeding stops. Do not lift to check.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSecure with a pressure bandage and monitor during transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove at definitive care using water or saline irrigation.\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;\"\u003eChitoSAM 100 vs. Coated Chitosan Gauze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eChitoSAM 100's pure-spun chitosan construction differs from products like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/chitogauze-xr-pro-hemostatic-gauze\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChitoGAUZE XR PRO\u003c\/a\u003e (chitosan-coated polyester\/rayon gauze) and \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 (chitosan granules bonded to gauze). All three use chitosan's muco-adhesive mechanism and work independent of the clotting cascade. ChitoSAM 100's 100% pure chitosan structure maximizes active surface area; ChitoGAUZE XR PRO adds X-ray detectability and antimicrobial data; Celox RAPID's Chito-R bioadhesive reduces compression time to 60 seconds. 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 (kaolin) remains the U.S. DoD primary hemostatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eBuild your complete hemorrhage control system at MED-TAC: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/hemostatic-agents\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ehemostatic agents\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ehemorrhage 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":"SAM Medical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42703440937078,"sku":"CT100-C-EN","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/chitosam-100-3x6-z-fold-hemostatic-gauze-2922589.webp?v=1763154024","url":"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/de\/products\/chitosam-100-3x6-z-fold-hemostatic-gauze","provider":"MED-TAC International Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}