WoundClot Trauma 8 x 20 cm is a sterile haemostatic gauze intended for moderate and severe traumatic bleeding. The pack contains 1 piece measuring 8 x 20 cm. It is a medical device for single use only.
On contact with blood, the three-dimensional gel matrix turns into a strongly adhesive structure that stabilises the wound. The dressing absorbs blood up to 25 times its own weight. It conforms to the irregular shapes of the wound, so it can also be used for penetrating injuries, including gunshot wounds.
The gauze is used by emergency medical teams, trauma wards and rescue services. It also suits massive bleeding kits in companies, public offices and schools. It is used by a trained person. WoundClot Trauma 8 x 20 cm is sterile only if the individual packaging has not been damaged or opened.
Why WoundClot Trauma 8 X 20 cm for severe bleeding?
Traumatic wounds rarely have a regular shape. The 8 x 20 cm gauze fits the irregular geometry of the wound, and on contact with blood its gel matrix stabilises the wound. The dressing is intended for arterial, venous and capillary bleeding in trauma, surgical and emergency settings. By choosing WoundClot Trauma 8 x 20 cm, you get one haemostatic gauze for moderate and severe traumatic bleeding.
The dressing is removed atraumatically, which is meant to limit the risk of renewed bleeding and tissue damage. One piece in a sterile single pack is an element of a bleeding control kit; you can read about putting one together in the article A first aid kit ready for massive bleeding. The WoundClot Trauma 8 X 20 cm dressing is a medical device which, once opened, must be used up in full.
How to use haemostatic gauze – safety rules
In massive bleeding, first make sure you are safe, then call 999 or 112. The basis is direct pressure on the wound, and when limb bleeding is life-threatening, a tourniquet is used. Haemostatic gauze supplements these actions and should be used by a trained person. A bystander taking action can decide whether the casualty survives.
Check the pack before use: do not use the gauze if it is damaged, because sterility applies only to an undamaged individual pack. After opening, use the dressing up in full, do not sterilise it again and do not use it a second time. The procedure for bleeding is described in detail in the article Massive haemorrhage – first aid.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What size is WoundClot Trauma in this pack?
The pack contains 1 piece of gauze measuring 8 x 20 cm.
Can the gauze be used again?
No. It is a single-use device. After opening, use it up in full, do not re-sterilise it and do not use it again.
How should the gauze be stored?
In a dry place, at room temperature from 5⁰C to 35⁰C. Do not use after the expiry date; shelf life is up to 5 years.
