{"product_id":"celox-rapid-hemostatic-wound-packing-gauze","title":"CELOX RAPID Hemostatic Wound Packing Gauze","description":"\u003c!-- CELOX RAPID Hemostatic Wound Packing Gauze — Full PDP Body --\u003e\n\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Chakra+Petch:wght@400;600;700\u0026amp;family=Barlow:wght@400;500;600\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 70%,#1e1b0f 100%);padding:40px 32px 36px;margin:0 0 32px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;background:#9c8f61;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eCELOX · Hemostatic Gauze · Fastest-Acting Chitosan Format\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch1 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:700;color:#fdf9ec;margin:0 0 14px;line-height:1.2;\"\u003eCELOX Rapid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#9c8f61;\"\u003eHemostatic Wound Packing Gauze\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:#c8c3b0;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 20px;max-width:640px;\"\u003eThe fastest-acting hemostatic gauze available — stops moderate-to-severe bleeding with just 60 seconds of compression. Patented Chito-R chitosan technology works independent of the clotting cascade. Effective in hypothermic and anticoagulated patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(156,143,97,0.18);color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid rgba(156,143,97,0.4);padding:4px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e60-Second Compression\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(156,143,97,0.18);color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid rgba(156,143,97,0.4);padding:4px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eChito-R Chitosan\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(156,143,97,0.18);color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid rgba(156,143,97,0.4);padding:4px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eFDA Cleared\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(156,143,97,0.18);color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid rgba(156,143,97,0.4);padding:4px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eCoTCCC Acceptable\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(156,143,97,0.18);color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid rgba(156,143,97,0.4);padding:4px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e5-Year Shelf Life\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#121212;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-weight:700;text-align:left;padding:10px 14px;width:38%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#fdf9ec;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#333;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#444;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003eMedtrade Products Ltd. (CELOX Medical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#fdf9ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#333;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003eFDA Order Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#444;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003eFG08839011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#333;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003eGauze Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#444;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003e3 in. × 5 ft (7.6 cm × 1.5 m) — Z-Fold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#fdf9ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#333;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#444;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003eChito-R Activated Chitosan (9g) — derived from purified shellfish chitin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#333;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003eMechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#444;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003eClotting cascade-independent — chitosan gel bonds directly to red blood cells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#fdf9ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#333;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003eCompression Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#444;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003e60 seconds (or until bleeding stops)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#333;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003ePackaged Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#444;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003e5.25 in. H × 4.25 in. W × 0.5 in. D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#fdf9ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#333;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#444;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003e1.1 oz (30 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#333;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003eHypothermic Efficacy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#444;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003eEffective in blood temperatures down to 56°F (13°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#fdf9ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#333;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003eAnticoagulant Patients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#444;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003eEffective in heparinized blood — works independent of clotting cascade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#333;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#444;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e3d8;\"\u003e5 years from date of manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#fdf9ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#333;font-weight:600;\"\u003eX-Ray Detectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;color:#444;\"\u003eYes — strip included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#121212;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy CELOX Rapid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;background:#f9f7f1;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e60-Second Compression Protocol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#555;margin:0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCELOX Rapid reduces compression time to just 60 seconds — saving over two minutes compared to conventional hemostatic agents. Faster treatment means faster movement to cover and more time for other casualties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;background:#f9f7f1;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eCascade-Independent Mechanism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#555;margin:0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChito-R chitosan forms an adhesive gel that bonds directly to red blood cells — no reliance on clotting factors. Critically effective in patients with hypothermia-induced coagulopathy, hemorrhagic shock, or anticoagulant therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;background:#f9f7f1;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eHigh-Density Gauze Packs Faster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#555;margin:0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCELOX Rapid’s thicker, high-density gauze fills wound volume with 5 feet of material — equivalent packing coverage to 12 feet of standard gauze. Less length to pack means faster wound fill and reduced time to compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;background:#f9f7f1;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWorks in Cold Blood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#555;margin:0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConfirmed efficacy in blood cooled to 56°F (13°C). In combat trauma, hypothermia accelerates coagulopathy — CELOX Rapid’s cascade-independent mechanism maintains performance where kaolin-based gauze may be compromised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;background:#f9f7f1;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eCompact, Mission-Ready Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#555;margin:0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAt 0.5 in. thick and 1.1 oz packaged weight, CELOX Rapid fits in standard IFAK pouches and vest pockets. Four quick-tear notches allow immediate deployment with gloved hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;background:#f9f7f1;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eEasy Irrigation Removal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#555;margin:0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCELOX gel clot is water-soluble — the dressing irrigates out with sterile saline at the hospital level without mechanical disruption to surrounding tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eWho Uses CELOX Rapid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f1e8;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Medics \u0026amp; Special Operations\u003c\/strong\u003e — Operators who need the fastest possible time-to-hemostasis on penetrating wounds under fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEMS \u0026amp; Pre-Hospital Providers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Particularly for anticoagulated patients where kaolin-based gauze may underperform\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaw Enforcement SWAT Teams\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-risk entries where rapid hemorrhage control with minimal compression time is critical\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilitary Combat Life Savers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Preferred alternative hemostatic when casualty is suspected of hypothermic coagulopathy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCivilian Trauma Preparedness\u003c\/strong\u003e — Individuals building IFAKs who require the most time-efficient hemostatic gauze available\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/celox-z-fold-hemostatic-gauze\" style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#5e573d;border:1px solid #9c8f61;padding:7px 14px;text-decoration:none;background:#fdf9ec;\"\u003eCELOX Z-Fold Hemostatic Gauze\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/celox-rapid-ribbon\" style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#5e573d;border:1px solid #9c8f61;padding:7px 14px;text-decoration:none;background:#fdf9ec;\"\u003eCELOX Rapid Ribbon\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/celox-a-high-speed-applicator\" style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#5e573d;border:1px solid #9c8f61;padding:7px 14px;text-decoration:none;background:#fdf9ec;\"\u003eCELOX-A High Speed Applicator\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/quickclot-combat-gauze-hemostatic-dressing-le-packaging\" style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#5e573d;border:1px solid #9c8f61;padding:7px 14px;text-decoration:none;background:#fdf9ec;\"\u003eQuickClot Combat Gauze LE\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;color:#888;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eRelated searches: CELOX Rapid hemostatic gauze · chitosan hemostatic gauze 60 second · fastest hemostatic gauze · anticoagulant patient wound packing · hypothermic bleeding control gauze · CELOX vs Combat Gauze · Chito-R gauze · FDA cleared hemostatic wound packing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#121212;padding:12px 18px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;color:#9c8f61;margin:0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fdf9ec;\"\u003eCompliance Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e CELOX Rapid is an FDA-cleared Class II hemostatic device. Contains chitosan derived from shellfish — allergy studies show no adverse reactions to date. For external use only by trained emergency responders. Single-patient use. Do not pack into body cavities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Choose CELOX Rapid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 8px 18px;padding:0;font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnticoagulated Patients\u003c\/strong\u003e — When the casualty is on warfarin, heparin, aspirin, or NOACs — CELOX Rapid’s chitosan mechanism does not require functioning coagulation factors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHypothermic Trauma Victims\u003c\/strong\u003e — Severe trauma patients in cold environments where core temperature has dropped — CELOX Rapid maintains efficacy down to 56°F blood temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime-Critical Operations\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tactical scenarios where minimizing compression time is a force-protection requirement — 60 seconds vs. 3+ minutes for conventional hemostats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCivilian EMS \u0026amp; First Responder Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e — EMS providers who regularly encounter patients on blood thinners and need a hemostatic that performs regardless of coagulation status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eCELOX Rapid vs. Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 8px 18px;padding:0;font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. QuickClot Combat Gauze\u003c\/strong\u003e — Combat Gauze uses kaolin to activate the clotting cascade; CELOX Rapid uses chitosan to clot blood independent of cascade function. Combat Gauze is the CoTCCC first-line recommendation; CELOX Rapid is CoTCCC-acceptable and preferred when cascade function is compromised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. CELOX Z-Fold\u003c\/strong\u003e — Both use chitosan. CELOX Rapid’s Chito-R formulation achieves 60-second compression vs. 3 minutes for Z-Fold. Choose Rapid for speed-critical interventions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. CELOX Rapid Ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e — Same Chito-R formulation and 60-second protocol. CELOX Rapid is 3\"×5ft for wound packing; Rapid Ribbon is 1\"×5ft for narrow penetrating wounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#121212;font-weight:600;margin:12px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs CELOX Rapid safe for patients with shellfish allergies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eCELOX Rapid contains chitosan derived from purified shellfish chitin. Allergy studies to date have shown no adverse reactions in patients with shellfish sensitivity. In life-threatening hemorrhage, benefit outweighs theoretical allergy risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#121212;font-weight:600;margin:12px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan CELOX Rapid be left in the wound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eCELOX Rapid can be left in place for up to 72 hours. At the hospital level, it is removed by physical extraction followed by thorough saline irrigation — the water-soluble chitosan gel dissolves with irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#121212;font-weight:600;margin:12px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does CELOX Rapid achieve a 60-second compression time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe Chito-R activated chitosan absorbs blood fluid rapidly, swells, and forms an adhesive gel that physically bonds to negatively charged red blood cells — sealing the bleeding vessel without waiting for the coagulation cascade to complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#121212;font-weight:600;margin:12px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs CELOX Rapid CoTCCC-recommended?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0 0 0px;\"\u003eCELOX is on the CoTCCC acceptable hemostatic list as an alternative to Combat Gauze. The CoTCCC guidelines name QuickClot Combat Gauze as the first-line recommendation, with chitosan-based agents including CELOX as acceptable alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e","brand":"CELOX","offers":[{"title":"Tactical Dark Packaging","offer_id":40074876682358,"sku":"FG08839011","price":57.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MARCH System Red Packaging","offer_id":40074876715126,"sku":"MEDTAC0635","price":57.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/celox-rapid-hemostatic-wound-packing-gauze-3267922.jpg?v=1780702483","url":"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/en-ca\/products\/celox-rapid-hemostatic-wound-packing-gauze","provider":"MED-TAC International Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}