Key Specifications
| Dimensions | 4" × 4" (10.2 cm × 10.2 cm) |
| Hemostatic Agent | Kaolin mineral (procoagulant activation) |
| Mechanism | Activates intrinsic clotting cascade on contact |
| Sterility | Sterile, individually packaged |
| Packaging | Peel-open sterile pouch — field-ready |
| Vendor | Dynarex Corporation |
| Application | Moderate-to-severe extremity & junctional hemorrhage |
Feature Highlights
Kaolin Technology
Kaolin is a naturally occurring mineral that directly activates Factor XII of the coagulation cascade — accelerating clot formation without animal-derived or allergenic agents.
4"×4" Coverage
Full 4×4-inch pad maximizes wound contact surface — suitable for torso lacerations, amputation stumps, and GSW entry/exit wounds where a smaller pad won't cover.
Sterile Single-Pack
Individually sealed in a peel-open pouch. One-hand-accessible under stress. Zero contamination risk if packaging is intact at deployment.
Non-Systemic Agent
Kaolin acts topically at the wound site only — no systemic absorption, no thromboembolic risk from the agent itself. Safe for application prior to full clinical evaluation.
Field Applications
Combat Casualty Care
Apply direct pressure with hemostatic pad to extremity GSWs or blast injuries in Care Under Fire / TCCC phases.
Wound Packing
Pack deep wounds, junctional hemorrhage sites (groin, axilla, neck) with firm manual pressure held 3–5 minutes minimum.
Law Enforcement / EMS
Immediate hemorrhage control by first responders before ALS arrival. Compact, field-ready format for patrol, SWAT, and EMS jump bags.
Austere / Remote Medicine
Extended field care when evacuation is delayed — hemostatic dressing under pressure bandage as definitive pre-hospital treatment.
Who Uses It
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Compliance Note: This product is indicated for external use only. Apply with direct manual pressure. Hemostatic dressings are adjuncts to — not replacements for — tourniquet application where anatomically feasible. CoTCCC-recommended guidelines should be followed per current TCCC protocols. Consult your unit's medical officer or protocols for approved use in your operational context.
When to Use the Dynarex Hemostatic Dressing 4"×4"
- Extremity GSW with accessible wound track — Pack wound channel firmly with the hemostatic pad; hold direct pressure minimum 3 minutes before releasing to check hemostasis.
- Junctional hemorrhage (groin, axilla, neck) — When tourniquet cannot be applied, hemostatic dressings with wound packing are the CoTCCC-recommended intervention for junctional zones.
- Torso / truncal wounds — Large 4×4 format covers full-thickness abdominal or thoracic lacerations pending surgical intervention.
- Dressing changes over existing clot — Once initial hemostasis achieved, the sterile 4×4 serves as a clean coverage layer over the wound bed during extended field care.
- Pre-hospital trauma kits — Stock in IFAK, blow-out kits, and vehicle trauma bags as primary hemorrhage control for non-compressible wound sites.
Dynarex Hemostatic Dressing vs. Alternatives
- vs. QuikClot Combat Gauze — QuikClot is a rolled kaolin-impregnated gauze designed for deep wound packing; the Dynarex pad is flat-format for surface/coverage applications. Use the roll for wound packing, the pad for coverage and secondary dressing.
- vs. HemCon Bandage (chitosan) — Chitosan-based dressings adhere to wound tissue via electrostatic attraction; kaolin works through enzymatic activation. Both are CoTCCC-recognized; kaolin is more widely stocked in military supply chains.
- vs. Plain Gauze 4×4 — Plain gauze provides coverage and absorption only. The hemostatic dressing delivers active clotting acceleration — critical for moderate-to-severe arterial or venous bleeding.
- vs. Celox Gauze — Celox uses chitosan granules for mucoadhesive clotting. Kaolin (Dynarex) works even in hypothermic/hemodiluted patients and does not require blood to activate the mechanism.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long do I hold pressure with this hemostatic dressing?
A: TCCC protocols recommend a minimum of 3 minutes of direct manual pressure on a hemostatic dressing after application. Do not lift the dressing to check — disrupting the forming clot resets the timer. If bleeding continues, add additional pressure rather than removing the dressing.
Q: Is the Dynarex Hemostatic Dressing safe for wound packing?
A: Yes. The kaolin agent is biocompatible and non-allergenic for most patients. However, this is a flat-pad format — for deep wound channel packing (e.g., a through-and-through GSW), a rolled hemostatic gauze product provides better channel fill and contact surface coverage.
Q: Can this be used on head and neck wounds?
A: Hemostatic dressings can be applied to accessible neck wounds with controlled direct pressure. Do not pack the airway or nasal cavity. For severe junctional neck hemorrhage, use firm external pressure against bony landmarks and prepare for immediate surgical consult.
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