WALLINGFORD, Conn., Aug. 19 Every year in the United
States, there are close to 400 million nosebleeds. While many nosebleeds are
minor, about 515,000 result in visits to hospital emergency departments(1) --
stressful, time consuming and expensive incidents. Nosebleeds occur most
frequently in two age groups, children two to ten years old, and seniors.
Z-Medica Corp is now making a difference for mothers and caregivers to these
loved ones with QuikClot(R) NoseBleed(TM) brand, a safe and economical new way
to stop nasal bleeding.
QuikClot(R) NoseBleed(TM) brand, a gauze packing impregnated with a
specially formulated substance that activates factors in blood to promote
rapid blood coagulation, comes in an easy to apply and easy to remove format.
It has been cleared by the FDA for over-the-counter use by anyone who can
follow simple directions.
The packing is rolled or folded to fit into the affected nostril. Once
inserted, pressure is applied and the bleeding should stop quickly. The new
product is available online at http://www.quikclot.com where the
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for a box of five sterile
applications is $11.49.
QuikClot(R) NoseBleed(TM) brand is manufactured by Z-Medica Corporation, a
medical products company focused on innovative hemostatic nano-technologies.
The company manufactures and markets several other life-saving products for
use by its original markets -- the military, first responders, industrial
first aid teams and law enforcement personnel. In addition to this new
generation consumer product, the company also now offers online at
http://www.quikclot.com other consumer products that stop bleeding for home,
travel, sport and pet use. Z-Medica Corp headquarters is located at 4
Fairfield Blvd., Wallingford, Connecticut 06492. For more information, please
call (203) 294-0000 or visit http://www.z-medica.com.
(1) Epidemiology of Epistaxis in US Emergency Departments, 1992 to 2001.
Annals of Emergency Medicine, Volume 46, Issue 1, July 2005, Pages 77-81Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click
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RAYMOND HUEY
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