Axiostat Hemostatic Gauze

Axiostat Hemostatic Gauze

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.

Axiostat Hemostatic Gauze 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

1. Open the pack and remove gauze
2. 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.
3. Wrap and secure gauze on wound to maintain pressure, if needed.
4. Remove gauze by irrigating with saline or water.