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Letter Re: FDA Restricts Over the Counter Sales of Bulk-Size Hemostatic Supplies
Sir;
I try to keep a gun shot trauma kit with my shooting range supplies; when I
was ordering some new medical supplies from North
American Rescue I was informed that the public can no longer purchase
Quikclot ACS+
or any other such hemostatic from them. The operator proceeded to tell me that
the [U.S.] Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
began regulating these products mid-May because "they go inside the human
body." I
was able to order some of my other products in the "scrape
and light cut" size" but none of the larger quantity hemostatics.
Perhaps some other SurvivalBlog readers might have some insight into this situation
and can offer some advice. Regards, - "Pop N Fresh"
JWR Replies: That is a most unfortunate development. Much
like last year, when Polar Pure iodine crystals were taken off the market, it
sounds like another window of opportunity is closing.
I strongly encourage readers to stock up on Celox and
QuikClot while
there is
still some
remaining inventory available from individual retailers. Several of our
loyal advertisers-- including Safecastle and
Ready
Made Resources--carry these products, and probably still have some left
on hand. I'm sure that they would appreciate your patronage. BTW, please mention
SurvivalBlog whenever you contact any of our advertisers. Thanks!
