How do I choose between the Standard Mesh Non-Woven version and the Bamboo Fiber PRO edition?

The Standard Mesh Non-Woven version features a textured mesh surface with stronger packing friction, structural cavity support, high tear resistance, and superior cost efficiency for high-volume military tenders and deep narrow tracts. The Bamboo Fiber PRO edition uses plain-weave regenerated bamboo fiber for ultra-soft handling, faster capillary wicking, natural bamboo-kun bacteriostasis, zero animal/plant protein, lower adherence upon post-op removal, and full biodegradability—ideal for premium EMS, complex/sensitive trauma, and green medical procurement.

What is the advantage over zeolite gauze?

Kaolin releases no heat and adds no thermal load to the wound, and it stores for up to five years — better for long-term stockpiles. Zeolite's strength is stronger fluid uptake and faster arterial control.

What is the difference between Type I and Type II?

Type II carries a radiopaque thread so retention can be checked on X-ray after surgery; Type I does not. Where instrument and swab counts are critical, choose Type II.

What sizes are available?

Standard sizes are 7.5 cm × 3.7 m and 10 cm × 3.7 m — both close to the international 3 in × 4 yd format — plus 7.5 cm × 1.5 m, 7.5 cm × 1.0 m and a 5 cm × 3.7 m roll. The registered range is 2.5–10 cm wide and 5–500 cm long, so project-specific sizes are possible.

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Kaolin Hemostatic Gauze

Name: Kaolin Hemostatic Gauze
Brand: Ruten Medical
SKU: RT-KAO-7537-G
Availability: InStock

Model: RT-KAO-7537-G / RT-KAO-1037-G / RT-KAO-7515-G

Zero exotherm, up to 5-year shelf life

A Z-folded medical hemostatic gauze impregnated with purified kaolin (available in Standard Spunlace Mesh Non-Woven or Natural Bamboo Fiber PRO plain-weave substrates). Upon blood contact it activates Factor XII and Factor XI to trigger the intrinsic coagulation pathway, controlling deep-tract bleeding with ~3 minutes of direct pressure. Zero exothermic reaction, vacuum-compressed waterproof foil packaging for IFAKs and EMS kits, and optional Type II blue X-ray detectable thread.

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Kaolin Hemostatic Gauze (RT-KAO-7537-G / RT-KAO-1037-G / RT-KAO-7515-G) - Ruten Medical

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Key Specifications

ModelRT-KAO-7537-G (7.5×3.7 m) / RT-KAO-1037-G (10×3.7 m) / RT-KAO-7515-G (7.5×1.5 m)

Size7.5 cm × 3.7 m / 10 cm × 3.7 m / 7.5 cm × 1.5 m, plus a 5 cm × 3.7 m roll and a 7.5 cm × 1.0 m size

RadiopacityType I: none / Type II: X-ray detectable

Substrate optionsStandard spunlace mesh non-woven / Bamboo Fiber PRO plain-weave (optional)

Shelf lifeUp to 5 years (60 °C accelerated ageing)

Mechanism

Why it controls this kind of bleeding

On contact with blood, kaolin particles activate Factor XII and start the intrinsic pathway, building a fibrin mesh on the gauze surface. The reaction releases no heat, avoiding the burn risk associated with early zeolite products. The material is inorganic and inert and takes no part in metabolism.

Product Features

Zero exothermic reaction — no heat added to the wound
Up to 5-year shelf life for long-term stockpiling
Dual-substrate options: Standard Mesh Non-Woven (high-friction deep cavity packing) or Bamboo Fiber PRO plain-weave (ultra-soft, natural bacteriostasis, low-adherence removal)
Type II is X-ray detectable to confirm no retention

Applications

Where it is used

Tactical medicine and individual first-aid kits

Penetrating and blast injuries

Junctional hemorrhage

Ambulance and vehicle stock

Specification & Ordering

Models, packaging and supply

Model	RT-KAO-7537-G (7.5×3.7 m) / RT-KAO-1037-G (10×3.7 m) / RT-KAO-7515-G (7.5×1.5 m)
Size	7.5 cm × 3.7 m / 10 cm × 3.7 m / 7.5 cm × 1.5 m, plus a 5 cm × 3.7 m roll and a 7.5 cm × 1.0 m size
Radiopacity	Type I: none / Type II: X-ray detectable
Substrate options	Standard spunlace mesh non-woven / Bamboo Fiber PRO plain-weave (optional)
Shelf life	Up to 5 years (60 °C accelerated ageing)
Packaging & supply	Vacuum-compressed water-resistant foil packs, cartoned separately by Type I and Type II. OEM labelling available.
Deliverable Dossier	Batch COA, ISO 13485 QMS certificate, ISO 10993 biocompatibility summary, bilingual IFU, and export clearance documents (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, HS Code / SDS support) supplied at quotation.

Standard stock ships in 3–5 business days

Free samples with technical datasheets

Room-temperature storage, no cold chain

Global Cross-Reference

Comparable international products

International reference · kaolin Z-fold gauze

Same category: kaolin-coated non-woven or bamboo-fiber gauze, Z-folded, X-ray detectable.

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