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Compressed Gauze

Name: Compressed Gauze
Brand: North American Rescue
SKU: 30-0052
Price: 2.99 USD
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SKU: 30-0052

Type: Gauze & Dressing

Vendor: North American Rescue

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Sterile Compressed Gauze — North American Rescue

One cube of cotton. Four yards of wound packing.

North American Rescue Compressed Gauze packs a full 4.5″ × 4.1-yard roll of sterile 100% cotton into a 3 × 2 × 1″ vacuum-sealed cube. The proprietary crinkle weave grips and holds fluid for effective wound packing, and the Red-Tip tear notches open one-handed under stress — the workhorse gauze behind every serious bleed kit.

NAR 30-00524.5″ × 4.1 yd6-Ply Crinkle WeaveSterile

A tourniquet stops a limb bleed. It does nothing for a deep wound you have to pack — and what you pack with matters. Flat hospital gauze slides out, sheds lint into the wound, and gives you nothing to build pressure against.

When the bleed is one you have to pack, is your gauze actually holding in the cavity — or sliding back out?

Compressed Gauze is the answer the field standardized on. A six-ply crinkle weave creates a three-dimensional fiber matrix that traps fluid and bites against tissue instead of sliding, the finished edges cut loose lint, and the full 4.1 yards lets you pack deep and keep packing. It rides as a 3 × 2 × 1″ cube until you need it, then opens one-handed on the Red-Tip notch.

Built To Pack And Hold

Crinkle-Weave Matrix

A 3-D fiber structure traps and holds fluid far better than flat gauze, and grips the wound instead of sliding out.

Full 4.1 Yards

Enough length to pack a deep cavity from the bleeding source outward and keep going.

Low-Cube Vacuum Pack

Compresses to a 3 × 2 × 1″ cube that drops into any IFAK panel, cargo pocket, or chest rig.

Finished, Low-Lint Edges

Sealed edges reduce loose fibers that could be left behind in the wound.

Red-Tip One-Handed Open

Tear notches let you open the pouch fast with one hand under stress.

Versatile Backing

Works as primary packing, as backing over a hemostatic dressing, or as a general wound dressing.

Gauze Is Not Just Gauze

The crinkle weave is the whole point. Flat-woven gauze packs loose and slides; the crinkle matrix holds position and pressure once it's in the wound. Pack tight to the bleeding source, hold firm pressure, secure with a pressure dressing, and don't lift to peek. For a chemically active option, layer it over a hemostatic dressing.

Who Packs With It

Combat & Tactical Medics — the issue gauze for deep and junctional wound packing.

EMS & First Responders — protocol wound packing for bleeds a tourniquet can’t reach.

LE & Active-Threat — penetrating-trauma packing capability in the patrol kit.

Prepared Civilians & Range — the gauze to pair with a tourniquet for gunshot trauma, with training.

Round Out The Bleed Kit

Pack with it, then build the rest of hemorrhage control:

+ QuikClot Combat GauzeThe CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic when you want chemically-active clotting.+ Massive Hemorrhage ControlTourniquets, hemostatics, and pressure dressings.+ Bandages & DressingsPressure dressings to secure the packed wound.

Pack Smarter, Not Just More

Genuine North American Rescue, sterile and low-cube. Shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.

NAR 30-00524.1 ydSterileFast Dispatch

Key Specifications

Manufacturer	North American Rescue (NAR)
SKU	30-0052
NATO NSN	6510-01-503-2117
Gauze Dimensions	4.5″ W × 4.1 yd L
Packaged Size	3″ × 2″ × 1″
Weight	1.2 oz (34 g)
Material	100% cotton, 6-ply crinkle weave
Sterility	Sterile, vacuum-sealed
Latex	Latex-free
Price	$2.99

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All 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.

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What makes NAR Compressed Gauze different from standard medical gauze?

NAR Compressed Gauze uses a proprietary crinkle weave in 6-ply 100% cotton that creates a three-dimensional fiber matrix, providing superior fluid absorption compared to flat-woven gauze. It is vacuum-packed into a 3 in. × 2 in. × 1 in. cube — roughly the size of a large ice cube — yet expands to a full 4.5 in. × 4.1 yd. roll when deployed. The finished edges minimize lint and loose fibers, reducing the risk of fiber contamination in open wounds. NAR's proprietary packaging process also ensures consistent cube size across units, unlike manually rolled gauze.

Can NAR Compressed Gauze be used with hemostatic agents like QuikClot or HemCon?

Yes. NAR Compressed Gauze is frequently used as backing gauze with hemostatic agents. The hemostatic dressing is applied directly to the wound first to initiate clot formation, and the compressed gauze is then layered on top to fill remaining void space and provide additional absorption before a pressure bandage is applied over everything. This stacking technique maximizes hemostatic effect and is consistent with TCCC wound management guidelines. The 4.1-yard length provides ample gauze for even large wounds.

Is NAR Compressed Gauze sterile, and what is the shelf life?

Yes, NAR Compressed Gauze is individually sterile-packaged in a vacuum-sealed, durable container with easy-open Red-Tip Technology tear notches. It maintains sterility until the package seal is broken. The NSN is 6510-01-503-2117. For specific shelf life information, refer to the expiration date printed on individual packaging. The vacuum-sealed packaging protects against moisture and contamination during storage in a kit, vest, or vehicle.

How does wound packing with compressed gauze compare to applying a surface dressing?

Direct wound packing is significantly more effective than surface dressing application for penetrating wounds with deep cavities, because surface pressure cannot reach the bleeding source inside a tunnel or cavity. Packing gauze tightly into the wound displaces void space, applies internal pressure to the bleeding vessels, and provides a substrate for clot formation throughout the wound depth. TCCC guidelines recommend wound packing for junctional and compressible wounds that cannot be controlled with a tourniquet. NAR Compressed Gauze's 4.1-yard length provides enough material for thorough deep cavity packing.

What pressure bandage works best with NAR Compressed Gauze?

NAR Compressed Gauze pairs well with any pressure bandage in the ETD (Emergency Trauma Dressing) family — the 4 in. ETD for extremity wounds or the 6 in. ETD for larger areas. After fully packing the wound, center the ETD's non-adherent pad over the packed gauze and apply firm circumferential wrapping with the elastic band to maintain sustained pressure. For hemorrhage at junctional sites (groin, axilla, neck), the HEMGUARD Targeted Pressure Bandage offers focused point pressure that standard wrapping cannot achieve. All of these are available in MED-TAC's Bandages & Dressings collection.