What type of products are included in the BloodSTOP^® family?
General gauze, iX gauze.

Has BloodSTOP^® been clinically tested?
The BloodSTOP^® products family  have undergone a numerous number of clinical and laboratory tests to ensure it's safety and efficiency.

What is the average shelf life of BloodSTOP^® products?
Products itself will always be OK as long as the package is not damaged or broken.

What is the cost of BloodSTOP^® relative to other comparible products on the market?
In comparison with Johnson&Johnson's Surgicel and Gelfoam products, BloodSTOP^® has a significantly lower cost and with much higher effectiveness.

How are BloodSTOP^® products Sterilized?
With Cobalt 60 Radiation

Will BloodSTOP^® hemostatic Gauze work on people who has hemophilia?
Yes. It is the preferable choice for them.

What’s different between BloodSTOP^® hemostatic gauze and BloodSTOP^® iX gauze regarding their applications?
Our general gauze is ideal for stopping a variety of bleeds and is most favored for external use, is the most cost-effective gauzes. To find out more see our BloodSTOP^®product information page.
iX Gauze is designed primarily for  surgery applications. It is a new generation  haemostatic gauze, which  stop bleeding 80% faster than traditional methods. It turns clearer than our general gauze and is ideal for monitoring the wound area. To find out more see our BloodSTOP^® iX product information page.

Are there any known side affects?
There have been no reported or observed side affects.

Will the clotted surface be hurt or bleeding again when I remove the gauze?
No. You do not have to tear away BloodSTOP^®. Instead, you wash it away with sterile water, saline solution or hydrogen peroxide

Do I need doctor’s prescription for ordering it?
No.

Where can BloodSTOP^® be used?
Battlefield, Bleeding disorders such as hemophilia or patients on anticoagulation medication, Burn care, Dentistry and dental surgery, Dermatology, ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat surgery, Emergency rescue, Emergency/paramedic, Federal Agencies, First aid kits, First responder, Law enforcement, Obstetrics and Gynecological, Pediatric, Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Podiatry, Veterinary medicine, Wound care... anywhere where there is bleeding.

Whom will they be used for?
BloodSTOP^® and BloodSTOP^® iX hemostatic gauze can be used on anyone who is bleeding's whether they are bleeding because of a minor cut or a major surgery. It is commonly used in a wide variety of settings's including home first aid kits, school athletic fields, emergency responders' kits, veterinary offices, surgery rooms, dental offices, ob/gyn offices, and battlefields.

How does it work?
When it comes into contact with blood, BloodSTOP^® hemostatic gauze speeds coagulation and expands to a gel that adheres to the surface and applies pressure as it seals the wound.

What are the differences between the BloodSTOP^® and iX?
LifeScience PLUS makes two haemostatic gauze products: BloodSTOP™ and BloodSTOP^® iX. They are both water-soluble haemostatic agents which are made from the finest completely natural cellulose. BloodSTOP^® haemostatic gauze is often used externally because of its cost-effectiveness; it is made of oxidized cellulose. BloodSTOP^® iX is used primarily for surgeries; it is made from etherized regenerated cellulose and typically stops bleeding 80% faster than traditional methods and reduces blood loss by 60%.