QuikClot

QuikClot is an antihemorrhagic/hemostatic agent produced by Z-Medica.

QuikClot was originally available as a powder to be poured directly on a wound to stem bleeding. It absorbed the water in the blood, thus increasing its already present clotting capabilities, while also activating Platelets. Later it was formulated using zeolite beads, which promoted clotting directly through activation of the coagulation cascade. The most current formulation is a kaolin coated gauze which works directly to promote blood clotting by activating ‘’factor XII’’ of the coagulation cascade. Currently the QuikClot products are produced using both the zeolite and kaolin formulations.