Packing a wound is a high-stress, two-handed procedure. With a plain gauze roll, the unused length spills into the dirt, the blood, and the glove while you work — and what you packed to stay clean doesn't.
How do you keep unused gauze clean while you're elbow-deep in the wound?
The S-roll configuration is the answer. Gauze feeds from the dispenser in a controlled, continuous pull — as a unit or as a linear strip for packing — while the remaining gauze stays inside the package, protected from contamination. Premium 6-ply 100% cotton gives the same absorption as NAR Compressed Gauze, with the dispenser ergonomics layered on top. 4.5″ wide, 4.1 yards long, 1.2 oz.
Built for Controlled Packing
S-Roll Dispenser
Feeds a controlled, continuous length while the unused gauze stays protected inside the package.
6-Ply Premium Cotton
Full absorption for cavity packing in even large extremity wounds.
Hemostatic Backing
Works as backing gauze behind Combat Gauze and other hemostatic dressings.
Red-Tip Technology Access
Vacuum-sealed package opens one-handed under stress via the red-tipped tear notch.
Who Carries It
Tactical & combat medics — controlled wound packing under stress
EMS & clinics — conforming bandage and dressing retention
IFAK builders — same footprint as Compressed Gauze, better application
Complete Bleeding Control
Gauze is one layer of the hemorrhage-control stack.
S-Rolled Gauze
Controlled Feed. Clean Pack.
Genuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.
Genuine North American Rescue
Sourced direct from North American Rescue.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | 30-0003 |
| NSN | 6510-01-605-2234 |
| Gauze Dimensions | 4.5″ W × 4.1 yd L |
| Packaged Dimensions | 3″ L × 2″ W × 1″ D |
| Weight | 1.2 oz (34 g) |
| Material | 100% premium cotton, 6-ply |
| Configuration | S-roll dispenser |
| Sterility | Sterile, vacuum-sealed |
| Latex | Latex-free |
When To Use It
- context: Wound packing in an extremity — S-roll dispenser feeds gauze in a controlled linear pull while the unused portion stays inside the sterile package.
- context: Backing gauze behind Combat Gauze or ChitoGauze — plain cotton fills remaining void space after the hemostatic layer, maximizing absorption without doubling up on hemostatic agent.
- context: Field dressing and conforming bandage — 4.5″ width and 4.1-yard length wraps extremity injuries and secures splints after the primary hemorrhage control step.
- context: Mass casualty supply — high-volume stock item for trauma stations and bleeding control kits requiring non-hemostatic gauze for secondary packing.
How It Compares
S-Rolled Gauze vs. Compressed Gauze: Both are 6-ply 100% cotton, 4.5 in. × 4.1 yd., sterile, and 1.2 oz. The S-roll dispenser protects unused gauze from contamination during application; compressed gauze is simpler but exposes the roll once opened. Choose S-roll for deliberate packing scenarios. See hemorrhage control.
S-Rolled Gauze vs. Combat Gauze (hemostatic): Combat Gauze is CoTCCC-recommended for first-line hemorrhage control; S-Rolled Gauze is plain cotton used as backing gauze or secondary packing. They are complementary, not competing. See hemostatic agents.
S-Rolled Gauze vs. Israeli bandage: Israeli bandage is a pressure dressing for surface application; S-Rolled Gauze is for cavity packing. Sequence: pack with gauze, then apply pressure bandage over the pack. See bandages and dressings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is NAR S-Rolled Gauze CoTCCC-recommended?
A: Plain cotton gauze is used as backing gauze supporting CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic dressings. The S-Rolled Gauze's S-roll format is the distinguishing feature — it is not hemostatic itself. For primary hemorrhage control, pair with a CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic agent.
Q: What training is required to use S-Rolled Gauze?
A: Wound packing is a TCCC skill taught at Combat Lifesaver level and above. The technique — wound packing with direct pressure, 3-minute hold — is the same regardless of gauze format; the S-roll simplifies contamination control during the procedure.
Q: How many yards of gauze are in one S-Rolled Gauze package?
A: Each vacuum-sealed package contains 4.1 yards (approximately 12.3 feet) of 4.5-inch-wide 6-ply cotton gauze in an S-roll configuration.
Q: What is the NSN for NAR S-Rolled Gauze?
A: The NSN for NAR S-Rolled Gauze (SKU 30-0003) is 6510-01-605-2234. It is available through MED-TAC International and through DoD supply channels using the NSN.
Q: Can S-Rolled Gauze be used with a tourniquet?
A: S-Rolled Gauze is for wound packing — it is not a replacement for a tourniquet. Apply a CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet for life-threatening extremity hemorrhage first, then use wound packing gauze for wounds not amenable to tourniquet application.
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All products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
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