Z-MEDICA · Hemostatic Dressing · Law Enforcement / EMS Edition QuickClot Combat Gauze®LE Packaging The identical kaolin-impregnated hemostatic gauze issued to U.S. military forces, repackaged for law enforcement, EMS, and civilian first responders. CoTCCC-recommended. No exothermic reaction. No animal or human proteins. CoTCCC-Recommended Kaolin Technology Item #30-0109 5-Year Shelf Life X-Ray Detectable Strip Key Specifications Specification Detail Manufacturer Z-MEDICA (Teleflex Company) Item Number 30-0109 Packaging LE / Civilian — Law Enforcement & EMS Edition Gauze Dimensions 3 in. × 4 yd (7.6 cm × 3.7 m) — Z-Fold Packaged Dimensions 5 in. H × 5.5 in. W × 0.625 in. D Weight 0.8 oz (22.7 g) Active Ingredient Kaolin — inorganic mineral, no animal/human proteins Mechanism Contact activation of Factor XII to accelerate the natural clotting cascade Sterility Sterile, single-patient use Shelf Life 5 years from date of manufacture X-Ray Detectable Yes — strip included for hospital identification Packaging Type Vacuum-sealed, easy-tear foil pouch Why Combat Gauze LE Same Formulation as Military Issue Identical kaolin-impregnated gauze as the version carried by U.S. military personnel — repackaged for LE/EMS deployment without any compromise to hemostatic performance. No Exothermic Reaction Kaolin is chemically inert — it generates no heat during clotting. Safe for prolonged wound contact and does not cause additional tissue damage at the injury site. CoTCCC-Recommended Dressing Combat Gauze is the CoTCCC hemostatic dressing of choice for the U.S. Department of Defense, making it the benchmark for hemorrhage control training and field use. Z-Fold for Speed Z-fold packaging allows one-handed deployment. The gauze unfolds sequentially as you pack the wound, eliminating tangling and reducing critical seconds on scene. Fits All Wound Geometries Pliable nonwoven material conforms to any wound shape — junctional, penetrating, or irregular. Easily trimmed or layered for complex presentations. Hospital X-Ray Compatible Embedded X-ray detectable strip allows emergency department staff to identify gauze left in situ during imaging, ensuring complete removal prior to surgical intervention. Who Uses Combat Gauze LE Law Enforcement Officers — SWAT, patrol, and tactical units carrying IFAKs for active-threat response EMS & Paramedics — Pre-hospital providers treating penetrating trauma and arterial hemorrhage in the field Fire & Rescue Teams — Mass-casualty incident response and structural collapse scenarios Security Personnel — Armed security professionals in high-risk environments requiring expedient hemorrhage control Civilian First Responders — Bleeding-control trained individuals, wilderness responders, and prepared citizens Medical Training Programs — TCCC, TECC, and PHTLS courses requiring CoTCCC-standard training supplies Related Products QuickClot Combat Gauze XL CELOX Rapid Hemostatic Gauze CELOX Z-Fold Hemostatic Gauze Related searches: QuickClot Combat Gauze LE packaging · kaolin hemostatic gauze law enforcement · CoTCCC recommended hemorrhage control dressing · Z-fold hemostatic gauze EMS · combat gauze civilian edition · wound packing gauze for first responders · item 30-0109 · QuickClot LE vs military edition Compliance Note: QuickClot Combat Gauze LE is a sterile Class II medical device. For professional use by trained responders. Not intended for unsupervised consumer use. Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Inspect vacuum seal before each use. Single-patient use only. When to Choose Combat Gauze LE Law Enforcement IFAKs — Purpose-built for patrol officers and SWAT teams who need the same CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic standard used by U.S. military forces in a civilian-legal package. Active Shooter / Mass Casualty Response — When rapid hemorrhage control is the priority and medics need a dressing proven to create a robust clot on arterial and venous bleeds under combat-level stress. EMS Jump Bags & Trauma Kits — For pre-hospital providers stocking evidence-based hemostatics without requiring special storage conditions. Medical Training & Simulation — TCCC, TECC, and bleeding control courses that require students to train with the same product they will deploy in the field. Combat Gauze LE vs. Alternatives vs. CELOX Rapid — Combat Gauze LE uses kaolin, which works by contact activation of Factor XII. CELOX Rapid uses chitosan, which is mucoadhesive and works largely independently of the coagulation cascade. Both are effective hemostatic dressings, and both appear in the TCCC Guidelines (25 JAN 2024): Combat Gauze as the CoTCCC hemostatic dressing of choice, CELOX Gauze as an alternative hemostatic adjunct. The guideline contains no drug-history-based selection rule. Carry one, know how to pack with it, and hold pressure. vs. Combat Gauze XL — LE is the standard 3"×4yd single-ply format. XL is 4"×4yd double-ply for larger wound cavities. Choose LE for standard IFAKs; XL for high-volume trauma kits. vs. Plain Kerlix / Standard Gauze — Standard gauze has no hemostatic agent. Combat Gauze LE accelerates clotting via kaolin activation of Factor XII, significantly reducing time to hemostasis in life-threatening hemorrhage. Frequently Asked Questions Is Combat Gauze LE the same product as military Combat Gauze? Yes. The hemostatic gauze inside is identical — same kaolin-impregnated nonwoven fabric, same 3"×4yd Z-fold format, same X-ray strip. The "LE" designation refers only to the civilian-market packaging and product labeling. Does Combat Gauze LE still work on a patient taking blood thinners? Yes. Therapeutic anticoagulation does not make kaolin-based hemostatic gauze ineffective. In a 2023 viscoelastic study using blood drawn from patients on enoxaparin, heparin plus aspirin, apixaban, and phenprocoumon, kaolin produced the largest improvements in clot formation — ahead of the chitosan dressings tested — and the authors stated explicitly that the hypothesis that kaolin is ineffective in anticoagulated blood is inaccurate (Lechner et al., Transfusion 2023;63(S3):S159–S167). The TCCC Guidelines (25 JAN 2024) contain no drug-history-based selection rule. Operationally, this matters more than the agent: never delay hemorrhage control to work out which anticoagulant the casualty takes. Expose the wound, pack directly onto the bleeding source, use enough material, and hold sustained pressure. Anticoagulation does raise the risk of failure and recurrent hemorrhage, so reassess frequently and escalate mechanical control and anticoagulant reversal when available. Does Combat Gauze LE require any special storage? No refrigeration required. Store in a cool, dry location away from prolonged UV exposure. The vacuum-sealed foil pouch maintains sterility and a 5-year shelf life under standard ambient conditions. Can civilians legally purchase and carry Combat Gauze LE? Yes. Combat Gauze LE is an FDA-regulated Class II medical device with no purchase restrictions, widely used in bleeding control kits, personal IFAKs, and civilian trauma bags. How long should I apply pressure after packing with Combat Gauze LE? Apply firm, direct pressure for a minimum of 3 minutes after wound packing. Maintain pressure until bleeding stops or the patient is transferred to definitive care. If one dressing fails, remove it and repack with a fresh dressing — the TCCC escalation rule is driven by failure of the packing, not by the casualty's medication history.
