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May 15th, 2020, 10:40 AM #1
Quickclot Expiration date on package
I just ordered a bunch of these to replace outdated ones buecause I have a lot which expired in 2015. Anyone know if you can use these past the expiration date?
I probably know the answer but don't want to throw them away just yet.The USA is now a banana republic. Only without the bananas....or the Republic.
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May 15th, 2020, 03:24 PM #2
Re: Quickclot Expiration date on package
If it expired in 2015, get rid of it. It's likely the old formula which contained zeolite, which was known to cause burns. The new formula from 2015 to present is made with kaolin and no longer has that effect.
Quikclot probably doesn't go bad, per se, just loses effectiveness over time. I refresh my supply every couple of years, but I keep the old stuff to use on minor wounds. So far it's always worked.
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May 15th, 2020, 06:52 PM #3
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May 15th, 2020, 07:44 PM #4
Re: Quickclot Expiration date on package
They aren't that expensive compared to the kther gun-related stuff we buy. Replace them every couple of years. Also, replace them if you see that the package has become damaged and the outer plastic coating perforated.
The reason for this is because QuikClot is coated with kaolin, a type of clay. (Yeah, really! You're packing a wound with mud.). Clay has a.very strong affinity for moisture. Any holes will allow it to absorb humidity, decreasing its ability to absorb blood/start the clotting cascade. At that point, you're better off with just a plain roller gauze. If you carry and crush your med kit frequently under gear, check the wrapper frequently.
And don't forget to pack a bunch of 3" roller gauze. You can wound pack almost as effectively as with hemostatics, just not quite as fast. Roller gauze is the unsung, Swiss Army knife of the med kit that is grossly underappreciated.Sed ego sum homo indomitus
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May 16th, 2020, 02:25 PM #5
Re: Quickclot Expiration date on package
Liked the old Quikclot packages much more than the newer ones. Aluminum which could not be pierced vs a paper like package which does not appear very durable.
The USA is now a banana republic. Only without the bananas....or the Republic.
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May 16th, 2020, 02:46 PM #6
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May 16th, 2020, 03:01 PM #7
Re: Quickclot Expiration date on package
Can anyone tell me if it's a problem leaving Quickclot in a vehicle to heat and freeze constantly in the weather?
I also have some that was left outside in a bag for 3 years, but the package is still in remarkably good condition considering.How can you have any cookies if you don't drink your milk?
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May 16th, 2020, 03:47 PM #8
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May 16th, 2020, 09:16 PM #9
Re: Quickclot Expiration date on package
Heating/freezig zhouldn't affect the gauze Bern. It's just cotton and anhydrous clay. Nothing there to be acted on by heat/cold as long as the package is intact.
Still, just like fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, carry ammo, it's better to swap out before it reaches end-of-life just to be safe. Some things you don't want to have to "hope" that they are still in good enough shape to work.
Are you talking about the burns or the effectiveness?
If burns, all QuikClot is now kaolin and will not cause burns. (FYI, IIRC, the original was only known to have caused burns in three cases, so it isn't as if it was frequent).
If you currently carry the powder form, I would recommend that you shit-can it and get QuikClot Z gauze. The powder is good for stuff like shaving cuts on people on blood thinners, not on deep wounds and arterial bleeds. It makes a shallow clot, but doesn't stop the bleed at the interior source. You need wound packing and direct pressure at the point of the vascular damage.Sed ego sum homo indomitus
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May 17th, 2020, 12:12 AM #10
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