Apósito hemostático Quickclot Combat Gauze XL

What makes QuikClot Combat Gauze XL different from standard Combat Gauze?

Combat Gauze XL is a 2-ply, oversized version measuring 4 in. × 4 yds. compared to the standard 3 in. × 4 yds. The wider, double-ply construction delivers significantly more hemostatic surface area per inch of wound depth — making it better suited for large-cavity blast injuries, wide-channel gunshot wounds, traumatic amputations, and scenarios where standard gauze would be insufficient. Both products use identical kaolin technology and carry the same CoTCCC recommendation status.

Is Combat Gauze XL CoTCCC recommended?

Yes. Combat Gauze XL carries the same CoTCCC recommendation as the standard Combat Gauze — both products use the same kaolin-impregnated formulation and are listed as the hemostatic dressing of choice for the U.S. Department of Defense. The XL variant (NSN 6510-01-600-4705) is DAPA-listed and manufactured in the USA by Z-Medica (Teleflex). CoTCCC recommends products — it does not 'approve' or 'certify' them.

When should I choose Combat Gauze XL over standard Combat Gauze?

Choose Combat Gauze XL for large-cavity wounds where a standard 3 in. gauze would be inadequate — including blast injuries with wide wound channels, high-velocity gunshot wounds with large exit wounds, traumatic amputations, and mass casualty scenarios where a single product must handle significant hemorrhage. For typical penetrating extremity wounds or wounds amenable to tourniquet conversion, the standard 3 in. Combat Gauze is appropriate. Many medics carry both sizes to match the hemostatic resource to the wound.

What are the packaged dimensions of Combat Gauze XL?

Combat Gauze XL is packaged in a vacuum-sealed pouch measuring 6.5 in. H × 6.5 in. W × 0.75 in. D, weighing approximately 1.75 oz. This is larger than the standard Combat Gauze footprint (6 × 4 × 0.6 in.), which is a consideration when fitting into standard IFAK pouches designed for the smaller product. Verify pouch compatibility before use in pre-configured medical kits.

Does Combat Gauze XL generate heat when applied?

No. Modern QuikClot Combat Gauze XL — like all current Combat Gauze products — produces no heat during use. This is an important distinction from older generation zeolite-based QuikClot powder products that have been discontinued. The current kaolin-impregnated gauze simply accelerates the body's coagulation cascade chemically, without exothermic reaction. The embedded X-ray detectable radiopaque strip also allows post-application imaging to confirm gauze positioning.