Frequently Asked Questions
AllaQuix® High Performance Stop Bleeding Gauze™
AllaQuix® is a high-tech gauze pad. AllaQuix® High Performance is a professional-grade hemostat that is specifically designed to stop bleeding, even for people who normally have trouble stopping bleeding. AllaQuix® is a topical, active hemostatic, wound dressing.
AllaQuix® is made from medical-grade chitosan. AllaQuix® is an effective way to stop bleeding fast, using the same technology as medical professionals.
AllaQuix® High Performance has been cleared by FDA for OTC use for the management of minor cuts, minor scalds and first-degree burns, abrasions, and lacerations. AllaQuix™ is for everyone and anyone who wants to stop bleeding quick like the pros.
AllaQuix® is not for medical emergencies, serious wounds, or persistent bleeding.
AllaQuix® is made from medical-grade chitosan. AllaQuix® is an effective way to stop bleeding fast, using the same technology as medical professionals.
AllaQuix® High Performance has been cleared by FDA for OTC use for the management of minor cuts, minor scalds and first-degree burns, abrasions, and lacerations. AllaQuix™ is for everyone and anyone who wants to stop bleeding quick like the pros.
AllaQuix® is not for medical emergencies, serious wounds, or persistent bleeding.
AllaQuix® High Performance is high-tech gauze made from medical-grade chitosan. Chitosan has been used and proven by medical professionals for the past 20+ years to stop bleeding fast.
AllaQuix® works independently of the clotting cascade - which means AllaQuix® will work whether the body is able to clot blood on its own or not. That makes AllaQuix® ideal for people on blood thinners like Coumadin, warfarin, and Eliquis, for those who have thin skin or are “bleeders”, and for those who have bleeding or clotting disorders, like hemophilia or von Willebrand’s disease.
The chitosan fibers in AllaQuix® High Performance have a positive charge. Red blood cells have a negative charge. Once the AllaQuix® gauze is on the wound, the chitosan fibers in AllaQuix® attract red blood cells. It’s almost like a magnet to get the red blood cells to bind to the AllaQuix® gauze and form a seal over the wound to control bleeding.
AllaQuix® Stop Bleeding Gauze is easy to use -- simply open the pouch and apply the gauze pad to the wound.
AllaQuix® works independently of the clotting cascade - which means AllaQuix® will work whether the body is able to clot blood on its own or not. That makes AllaQuix® ideal for people on blood thinners like Coumadin, warfarin, and Eliquis, for those who have thin skin or are “bleeders”, and for those who have bleeding or clotting disorders, like hemophilia or von Willebrand’s disease.
The chitosan fibers in AllaQuix® High Performance have a positive charge. Red blood cells have a negative charge. Once the AllaQuix® gauze is on the wound, the chitosan fibers in AllaQuix® attract red blood cells. It’s almost like a magnet to get the red blood cells to bind to the AllaQuix® gauze and form a seal over the wound to control bleeding.
AllaQuix® Stop Bleeding Gauze is easy to use -- simply open the pouch and apply the gauze pad to the wound.
AllaQuix® High Performance is made from medical-grade chitosan. Chitosan has a long history as a hemostat (blood stopper) and dozens of published scientific and medical studies. Chitosan has been used by medical professionals in the U.S. military, hospitals, and EMS for the past 20+ years to stop bleeding fast.
Chitosan is a naturally occurring, biocompatible polysaccharide. Chitosan is derived from the shells of shellfish.
Chitosan exhibits many beneficial properties in medicine including rapid control of bleeding and bacteriostatic activity. Chitosan has also been shown to stimulate wound healing.
Chitosan is a naturally occurring, biocompatible polysaccharide. Chitosan is derived from the shells of shellfish.
Chitosan exhibits many beneficial properties in medicine including rapid control of bleeding and bacteriostatic activity. Chitosan has also been shown to stimulate wound healing.
AllaQuix® High Performance is for everyone and anyone who wants to stop bleeding quick like the pros. Because AllaQuix® works independently of the body’s clotting mechanism, AllaQuix® can be used by people on anti-coagulation therapy or blood thinners, people with bleeding and clotting disorders, such as hemophilia and von Willebrand’s syndrome, and people who are “bleeders”.
AllaQuix® High Performance has been cleared by FDA for OTC use for the management of minor cuts, minor scalds and first-degree burns, abrasions, and lacerations. AllaQuix™ is for everyone and anyone who wants to stop bleeding quick like the pros.
AllaQuix® is not for medical emergencies, serious wounds, or persistent bleeding.
There are no known contraindications for AllaQuix® High Performance and there are no age restrictions.
Please note that AllaQuix® High Performance is made from chitosan, which is derived from shellfish. Individuals with known shellfish allergies should exercise caution in the use of any product containing chitosan.
AllaQuix® High Performance has been cleared by FDA for OTC use for the management of minor cuts, minor scalds and first-degree burns, abrasions, and lacerations. AllaQuix™ is for everyone and anyone who wants to stop bleeding quick like the pros.
AllaQuix® is not for medical emergencies, serious wounds, or persistent bleeding.
There are no known contraindications for AllaQuix® High Performance and there are no age restrictions.
Please note that AllaQuix® High Performance is made from chitosan, which is derived from shellfish. Individuals with known shellfish allergies should exercise caution in the use of any product containing chitosan.
AllaQuix® High Performance has been cleared by FDA for OTC use for the management of minor cuts, minor scalds and first-degree burns, abrasions, and lacerations.
AllaQuix® High Performance is effective, economical, and easy-to-use. If you are looking for a better way to stop bleeding, AllaQuix® may be what you are looking for to stop bleeding quick like the pros.
AllaQuix® High Performance may be ideal for people who are on anti-coagulation therapy or blood thinners, people with bleeding and clotting disorders, such as hemophilia and von Willebrand’s syndrome, and people who are “bleeders”, because AllaQuix® works independently of the body’s clotting mechanism.
Chitosan hemostats have been widely used in the professional medical setting, including hundred of thousands of applications in the US military in combat. Decades of use by medical professionals and dozens of scientific and medical studies back-up the use of chitosan hemostats (blood stoppers) to control bleeding.
AllaQuix® is currently available in hemophilia treatment centers and leading dermatology clinics across the U.S.
Some of the advantages of AllaQuix® include:
AllaQuix® High Performance may be ideal for people who are on anti-coagulation therapy or blood thinners, people with bleeding and clotting disorders, such as hemophilia and von Willebrand’s syndrome, and people who are “bleeders”, because AllaQuix® works independently of the body’s clotting mechanism.
Chitosan hemostats have been widely used in the professional medical setting, including hundred of thousands of applications in the US military in combat. Decades of use by medical professionals and dozens of scientific and medical studies back-up the use of chitosan hemostats (blood stoppers) to control bleeding.
AllaQuix® is currently available in hemophilia treatment centers and leading dermatology clinics across the U.S.
Some of the advantages of AllaQuix® include:
- Easy-on/easy-off – simply open the package and put AllaQuix® on the wound
- No mess
- Effectively controls bleeding, even if the body has trouble controlling bleeding
- Adheres without adhesive
- No irritation, burning, or stinging
- Can be used for minor bleeding and burns
- Soft and flexible, like gauze, can be cut or rolled
- Can be used by all ages
No. There are no known contraindications. AllaQuix® can be used by everyone.
Yes. There are no age restrictions on the use of AllaQuix®.
AllaQuix® High Performance is made from chitosan, which is derived from shellfish. Individuals with known shellfish allergies should exercise caution in the use of any product containing chitosan.
The processing of the chitosan fibers of AllaQuix® neutralizes and purifies the source, designed to eliminate any potential clinical complications. Processing of the chitosan includes deacetylation, which effectively removes all animal protein, which may cause an allergic reaction.
A study was published in Military Medicine evaluating “Safety of Chitosan Bandages in Shellfish Allergic Patients.” The study concluded that all patients with a documented shellfish allergy tolerated the bandage without allergic reactions. “The results from this study were consistent with two previous studies demonstrating the safety of other chitin-derived products in patients allergic to shellfish.”
The processing of the chitosan fibers of AllaQuix® neutralizes and purifies the source, designed to eliminate any potential clinical complications. Processing of the chitosan includes deacetylation, which effectively removes all animal protein, which may cause an allergic reaction.
A study was published in Military Medicine evaluating “Safety of Chitosan Bandages in Shellfish Allergic Patients.” The study concluded that all patients with a documented shellfish allergy tolerated the bandage without allergic reactions. “The results from this study were consistent with two previous studies demonstrating the safety of other chitin-derived products in patients allergic to shellfish.”
AllaQuix® High Performance has been cleared by FDA for OTC use for the management of minor cuts, minor scalds and first-degree burns, abrasions, and lacerations. AllaQuix® is for everyone and anyone who wants to stop bleeding quick like the pros.
AllaQuix® is not for medical emergencies, serious wounds, or persistent bleeding.
AllaQuix® is not for medical emergencies, serious wounds, or persistent bleeding.
There are no known contraindications for AllaQuix® High Performance and there are no age restrictions.
Please note that AllaQuix® High Performance is made from chitosan, which is derived from shellfish. Individuals with known shellfish allergies should exercise caution in the use of any product containing chitosan.
Please note that AllaQuix® High Performance is made from chitosan, which is derived from shellfish. Individuals with known shellfish allergies should exercise caution in the use of any product containing chitosan.
AllaQuix® is for everyone and anyone who wants to stop bleeding quick like the pros. Because AllaQuix® High Performance works independently of the body’s clotting mechanism, AllaQuix® can be used by people on anti-coagulation therapy or blood thinners, people with bleeding and clotting disorders, such as hemophilia and von Willebrand’s syndrome, and people who are “bleeders”.
Chitosan works independently of the clotting cascade to control bleeding. Hemostasis (the stopping of bleeding) caused by chitosan is not involved in normal blood coagulation cascade. Hemostasis caused by chitosan starts independently of platelets or coagulation factors. Chitosan can form a stable coagulum with blood (clot at the site of the wound) in the absence of fibrin (a protein in the blood to help with clotting).
The chitosan fibers of AllaQuix® High Performance Stop Bleeding Gauze™ are designed to aggregate platelets along the gauze fibers to accelerate clot formation, even when anticoagulation therapies are used.
Chitosan works independently of the clotting cascade to control bleeding. Hemostasis (the stopping of bleeding) caused by chitosan is not involved in normal blood coagulation cascade. Hemostasis caused by chitosan starts independently of platelets or coagulation factors. Chitosan can form a stable coagulum with blood (clot at the site of the wound) in the absence of fibrin (a protein in the blood to help with clotting).
The chitosan fibers of AllaQuix® High Performance Stop Bleeding Gauze™ are designed to aggregate platelets along the gauze fibers to accelerate clot formation, even when anticoagulation therapies are used.
No, AllaQuix® is not be left in a wound.
AllaQuix® can be removed any time after bleeding has been controlled, but should be removed within 24 hours. Another AllaQuix® can be placed on the wound after the first one is removed before 24 hours. No single AllaQuix® should remain on the wound for more than 24 hours.
AllaQuix® can gently be removed from the wound, being careful to not disturb the clot or scab that has formed over the wound. Saline may help make the removal easier. Some chitosan fibers may separate from the gauze pad and remain on the wound. Those fibers can be removed with saline or they can remain on the wound and will fall off after a few days.
AllaQuix® can gently be removed from the wound, being careful to not disturb the clot or scab that has formed over the wound. Saline may help make the removal easier. Some chitosan fibers may separate from the gauze pad and remain on the wound. Those fibers can be removed with saline or they can remain on the wound and will fall off after a few days.
AllaQuix® works quickly to control bleeding from minor cuts, abrasions, and lacerations. The time to stop bleeding varies from person to person, but usually occurs within a few seconds to a few minutes.
AllaQuix® should remain on the wound until bleeding is controlled. Bleeding is usually controlled within a few minutes. AllaQuix® can remain on longer, but should be removed within 24 hours.
The final step in the post-packaging procedure is gamma irradiation to ensure a sterile chitosan pad. Each pad is packaged individually and is sterile.
The wound dressings are soft and flexible. They can be cut to size. They are flexible enough to be rolled. The wound dressings are packaged sterile. If you want to maintain the sterility, please use sterile practices in handling and cutting the wound dressings.
Please read full Instructions for Use before using any AllaQuix® products.
This document does not replace the advice and instructions of a healthcare professional.
When in doubt, seek the advice a medical professional.
This document does not replace the advice and instructions of a healthcare professional.
When in doubt, seek the advice a medical professional.
Please note that all mentions of AllaQuix® in this document refer to AllaQuix® High Performance Stop Bleeding Gauze™ unless otherwise noted. The full product name was shortened to improve readability.