{"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=1780528896","url":"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/es\/products\/celox-rapid-ribbon","provider":"MED-TAC International Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}