This Axiostat Gauze is a single-use, non-absorbable non-woven hemostatic gauze designed for use as a temporary external dressing to control moderate to severe bleeding and manage external abrasions, lacerations.
Axiostat is made from chitosan, a natural polysaccharide that binds to negatively charged blood components.
Features
Provides a mechanical barrier against bleeding site
Can be stuffed into deep wounds
Easily removed
5x more absorbent than standard gauze
Vacuum-packed
Z-fold (3" x 3.2 yds), Single ply (4" x 4") or 4-ply (4" x 4") options
Instructions
Open the pack and remove gauze
Place gauze on the bleeding site and apply pressure until bleeding is controlled. For deeper wounds, pack and press gauze completely to the bottom of the wound to ensure hemostasis.
Wrap and secure gauze on wound to maintain pressure, if needed.
Remove gauze by irrigating with saline or water.