Celox Medical is a British manufacturer of specialized hemostatic agents for the control of life-threatening hemorrhage, operating as part of MedTrade Products Ltd, based in Macclesfield. Celox products are built on a patented chitosan technology — a biopolymer derived from the shells of crustaceans — that rapidly activates clot formation even under hypothermic conditions and in patients on anticoagulant therapy. Celox is the hemostatic agent of choice for US Special Operations Forces, the British Army, NATO, and emergency services worldwide.
Chitosan Technology: Why Celox Works Differently
Most hemostatic agents (QuikClot, Combat Gauze) rely on kaolin to trigger the classic plasma coagulation cascade. Celox works on an entirely different principle: chitosan is a cationic polymer that binds directly to negatively charged red blood cells, forming a mechanical gel clot that is independent of the coagulation cascade and requires neither calcium nor platelets to function. Key advantages: effective in hypothermia (when conventional clotting is severely impaired), works in patients on heparin, warfarin, and other anticoagulants, and produces no exothermic reaction — eliminating the burn risk associated with early zeolite-based QuikClot products. Celox is capable of controlling Class V arterial hemorrhage within 2–3 minutes.
Product Formats: Granules, Gauze, and Applicators
Celox is available in several formats: Celox granules (for direct wound application via a curved applicator or by hand), Celox-A hemostatic gauze (chitosan-impregnated gauze for packing wound channels, including gunshot wounds), Celox-T (with an integrated plunger applicator for deep penetrating wounds such as junctional groin injuries), and others. Each format is designed for a specific tactical scenario, and product selection depends on wound type and location.
Celox at Militaria.pl
At Militaria.pl you'll find the full Celox Medical lineup: chitosan-based hemostatic agents trusted by NATO special operations forces for stopping life-threatening bleeds. Whether you're building an IFAK or a tactical medical kit, Celox is one of the most critical components that can make the difference in a massive hemorrhage scenario. Browse the available formats and choose the right hemostatic agent for your kit.
