Professional-grade hemostatic dressings, made for your practice
AllaQuix® High-Performance works independently of the clotting cascade, so it is made for people who normally have trouble stopping bleeding. Trusted by dermatologists, athletic trainers, hemophilia treatment centers, and surgery centers. FDA reviewed and cleared. No prescription required.
FDA reviewed and cleared
510(k) medical device.
U.S. Military chitosan
Same chitosan technology used by the U.S. Military.
Independent of clotting cascade
AllaQuix® High-Performance works independently of the normal coagulation pathway.
HCPCS A6196 eligible
Reimbursement possible for Lite and Derm.
BY YOUR PROFESSION
AllaQuix® in clinical practice
Dermatologists
Mohs, excisions, punch and shave biopsies, and the send-home dressing.
See the dermatology lineup →Athletic Trainers
Turf cuts, sideline nosebleeds, and the everyday scrape between reps.
See the training-room lineup →Hemophilia Treatment Centers
Patient kits for hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and platelet disorders.
See the HTC lineup →Surgery Centers
In-procedure control, post-procedure drainage, and the discharge bandage.
See the ASC lineup →Home Health and Senior Care
The visiting-nurse bag, plus what the patient uses between visits.
See the home health lineup →Post-Surgery Wound Care
Dressings sized to the incision, from a trocar site to a full-length closure.
See post-surgery care →ORDER FOR YOUR PRACTICE
The clinical core
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ACTIVE BLEEDING
AllaQuix® High-Performance 2×2
Chitosan hemostatic gauze. Works mechanically by attracting red blood cells, so it does not depend on the clotting cascade. 10-pack or 20-pack flip-top box.
Best for: anticoagulated patients, in-office bleeds
DRAINING WOUNDS
AllaQuix® Lite 4×4
Calcium alginate dressing. Absorbs up to 20× its weight. Dual mechanism of action. Hypoallergenic. HCPCS A6196 eligible.
Best for: moderately draining wounds, sensitive skin
WOUND COVERAGE
AllaQuix® Basic 4 × 4
Non-woven adhesive island dressing, sterile and latex-free, with a 1-inch border. Box of 50, or a case of 12 boxes.
Best for: post-procedure sites, IV catheter coverage
NASAL BLEEDING
AllaQuix® Nose Bleed Plugs
Calcium alginate plugs sized for nasal anatomy. Box of 12.
Best for: septoplasty, ENT outpatient, fragile elderly
How AllaQuix® High-Performance works independently of the clotting cascade
AllaQuix® High-Performance (chitosan) carries a positive charge that attracts the negatively charged membranes of red blood cells. The mechanical interaction forms a stable coagulum at the wound surface, independent of platelets and the normal coagulation cascade. That is why High-Performance can help patients whose normal clotting is impaired, including those on warfarin, Eliquis, Xarelto, Pradaxa, Plavix, and aspirin.
AllaQuix® Lite and Nose Bleed (calcium alginate) use a different mechanism: a highly absorbent fiber dressing that pulls moisture and exchanges calcium ions at the wound surface, absorbing up to 20× its weight while supporting hemostasis. Read the science of AllaQuix® →
THE ALLAQUIX® FAMILY
Which product for which situation
| Material | Clinical situation | |
|---|---|---|
| AllaQuix® High-Performance | Chitosan | Active bleeding, anticoagulant patients, trauma response |
| AllaQuix® Lite | Calcium alginate | Moderately to heavily draining wounds, post-procedure |
| AllaQuix® Basic | Non-woven adhesive | Cuts, post-surgical sites, IV catheter coverage |
| AllaQuix® Nose Bleed Plugs | Calcium alginate | Septoplasty, sinus surgery, ENT outpatient, fragile elderly |
| AllaQuix® Wrapid™ | Cohesive foam wrap | Securing dressings, holding pressure, sideline coverage |
THE REST OF THE LINEUP
Sizes and adjacent products
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SMALL SITES
AllaQuix® Basic 2⅜ × 2¾
Trocar sites, port sites and small ports of entry. Box of 50, or a case of 20 boxes.
Best for: small sites, high-volume clinics
FULL COVERAGE
AllaQuix® Basic 4 × 14
Full-length coverage for a long incision without taping several dressings together. Box of 25, or a case of 10 boxes.
Best for: long surgical incisions
COMPRESSION
AllaQuix® Wrapid™ Self-Stick Foam Wrap
Sticks to itself, not to hair or skin. Holds a dressing under pressure without tape on fragile skin.
Best for: securing dressings, holding pressure
BURNS
AllaQuix® BurnEase™ Hydrogel Dressing
Sterile hydrogel dressing that cools on contact. Box of 5.
Best for: minor burns, scalds, turf burn
HCPCS A6196 reimbursement eligible
AllaQuix® Lite and AllaQuix® Derm may be eligible for reimbursement under HCPCS Code A6196 when medically necessary and used as directed.
Reimbursement is not guaranteed. Coverage and payment depend on patient eligibility, medical necessity, site of service, and payer policies. Providers are responsible for determining appropriate coding and coverage.
TRY IT IN YOUR PRACTICE
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CLINICAL FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does chitosan hemostasis differ from kaolin and zeolite?
Kaolin and zeolite are clay-based agents that accelerate the body's own clotting cascade, so they require functional platelets and clotting factors to work, and zeolite can generate heat. AllaQuix® High-Performance (chitosan) works by a charge-based mechanism: its positively charged molecules bind the negatively charged membranes of red blood cells to form a stable seal independent of the clotting cascade, with no thermal reaction.
Is AllaQuix® safe for patients with shellfish allergies?
AllaQuix® High-Performance is made from chitosan, which is derived from shellfish, but the deacetylation process removes the proteins responsible for allergic reactions. A study in Military Medicine ("Safety of Chitosan Bandages in Shellfish Allergic Patients") found that all subjects with documented shellfish allergy tolerated the chitosan dressing without reaction. AllaQuix® Lite and Nose Bleed use calcium alginate (a plant-derived fiber, not shellfish).
How does AllaQuix® High-Performance work on patients taking anticoagulants?
High-Performance controls bleeding through a mechanism independent of platelets and coagulation factors, so it does not rely on the pathway anticoagulants suppress. It is well suited for patients on warfarin, Eliquis, Xarelto, Pradaxa, Plavix, or aspirin who have trouble stopping minor bleeding.
What is the appropriate clinical use case for AllaQuix® Lite vs. High-Performance?
High-Performance (chitosan) is for active bleeding control: anticoagulant patients, trauma, harder bleeds. Lite (calcium alginate) is for moderately to heavily draining wounds and post-procedure care, absorbing up to 20× its weight while supporting hemostasis at the wound site. Many practices keep both: chitosan for active bleeding, alginate for the wound site.
How is AllaQuix® sterilized?
All AllaQuix® dressings are sterilized by gamma irradiation.
Is there a clinical study reference list?
Yes. See The Science of AllaQuix® for the chitosan hemostasis literature, including the Military Medicine shellfish-allergy safety study and references on chitosan's hemostatic, bacteriostatic, and wound-healing properties.
What is the HCPCS A6196 reimbursement process for Lite?
AllaQuix® Lite and Derm may be eligible for reimbursement under HCPCS code A6196 when medically necessary and used as directed. Reimbursement is not guaranteed: coverage and payment depend on patient eligibility, medical necessity, site of service, and payer policy. Providers are responsible for determining appropriate coding and coverage.
What is AllaQuix® not for?
AllaQuix® is not for medical emergencies, arterial bleeding, severe or persistent bleeding, or internal use. It does not replace stitches and should not be used on visibly infected wounds. It is intended for minor topical bleeding only.
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Not for emergency, arterial, or severe bleeding.