The Safeguard Compressed Gauze (SKU HHPG-C) — originally H&H Medical's PriMed Compressed Gauze, now distributed by Safeguard Medical — is a 4.5 in. × 4.1 yd. roll of sterile 6-ply crinkle cotton gauze, vacuum-packed into a 3 in. × 2 in. × 1 in. package. NSN 6510-01-503-2117. A 7-year shelf life, USP Type VII compliant, latex-free, and TAA compliant. Ideal for wound packing, hemostatic agent backing, and general wound bandaging in tactical and emergency kits.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Safeguard Medical (originally H&H PriMed) |
| SKU | HHPG-C |
| NSN | 6510-01-503-2117 |
| Gauze Dimensions | 4.5 in. W × 4.1 yd. L (stretched) |
| Packaged Dimensions | 3 in. × 2 in. × 1 in. |
| Weight | 2 oz (57 g) |
| Material | 6-ply crinkle cotton fluff, USP Type VII |
| Shelf Life | 7 years |
| Compliance | TAA Compliant, USP Type VII |
| Latex | Latex-free |
Product Overview
The Safeguard Compressed Gauze carries a legacy as one of the original premium compressed gauze products in the tactical medicine market, developed by H&H Medical as the PriMed Compressed Gauze and now distributed under the Safeguard Medical brand following Safeguard's acquisition of H&H. The product specifications are unchanged: 4.5 in. × 4.1 yd. of high-quality 6-ply crinkle cotton fluff gauze, vacuum-packed to a 3 × 2 × 1 in. cube, sterile, and ready for immediate clinical use.
The USP Type VII designation indicates that the gauze meets the United States Pharmacopeia's specification for absorbent gauze — a quality standard that verifies material composition, absorbency, and cleanliness. The TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance makes the Safeguard Compressed Gauze eligible for procurement through government supply channels requiring TAA-compliant materials. The NSN 6510-01-503-2117 — the same NSN as the NAR Compressed Gauze — is assigned to this product category and enables direct DoD procurement.
The 7-year shelf life is the longest of any major compressed gauze product in this category, providing an operational advantage for long-term kit storage — particularly relevant for vehicle kits, pre-positioned trauma caches, and institutional medical supply inventories where kit rotation intervals may exceed 5 years. The crinkle cotton fluff texture maximizes fluid absorption per unit volume, and the vacuum-packed cube of 3 × 2 × 1 in. ensures it fits in standard IFAK and kit configurations designed around this standard footprint.
Pair with pressure bandages from the Bandages & Dressings collection or combine with hemostatic agents from the Hemostatic Agents collection. Complete your hemorrhage control kit at Massive Hemorrhage Control.
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