Does Hemostatic Gauze Expire?

Z-Medica(R), LLC, a leading developer and marketer of hemostatic devices, announces today that the sterility expiration date on its QuikClot Combat Gauze(R) products including QuikClot Combat Gauze, QuikClot Combat Gauze XL, QuikClot Combat Gauze TraumaPad, and QuikClot Combat Gauze LE is now five years.

How long does hemostatic gauze last?

As for application, these products should be held in place for approximately 2 to 5 minutes to achieve hemostasis and then may be removed, replaced, or left in situ. All of these collagen materials are completely resorbed within 14 to 56 days.

When should hemostatic gauze be removed?

In cases of minor bleeding Celox can be removed once the wound has stabilized. This can be as short as 10 minutes. Irrigate with water or saline.