Table 3.

Summary of haemostatic bandages, adapted from [105]. Gen denotes generation, RBCs red blood cells

Manfacturer	Gen	Mechanism of action	Form	Application
Celox gauze, MedTrade Products Ltd., Crew, UK	3rd	Cross-links RBCs to form mucoadhesive barrier	Chitosan rolled gauze Z-fold, 3 in. ×  10 ft	Packed into wound, 3 min direct pressure
CeloxGauze Pro, HemCon Medical Technologies, Portland, OR	3rd	Cross-links RBCs to form mucoadhesive barrier	Chitosan gauze Z-fold, 12 ft. length	Packed into wound, 2-5 min direct pressure
XStat, RevMedx Inc., Wilsonville, OR	3rd	Cellulose sponges coated with chitosan to assist with a mucoadhesive barrier	92 flat, circular, compressed mini sponges packaged in a 60 mL syringe applicator	The applicator has a small diameter insertion device available for use in wounds with narrow wound tracts