I just checked out the website, interesting product. Seems like it would be very effective for small wounds, but except for patients who are very young, old, have difficulty healing, or are hemopheliacs, it seems like an unnecessary luxury for such use. For larger, high volume and pressure bleeding, I doubt a simple gel would be effective. Under the 'how actel works' section, they illustrate several uses of the product, but all are very minor wounds with small amounts of capillary or venous bleeding. The fact that they don't show it used in any major injuries seems to imply that it is not meant for that purpose, despite the fact that it describes usage by ems, fire, and hospitals, and says it can be used for 'arterial bleeds'.

Besides, at $6 per 2x2 and $12 per 4x4, and considering that several would be needed for larger wounds, I'd rather spend my money on the smaller quickclot packages, at $14 appiece(sold by the pair). I would definitely be interested in buying some if it were more affordable, and if I'm convinced it can handle heavier bleeding, then I might consider it as a safer alternative to quick clot for medium wounds. In the meaintime, I plan on requesting the free sample.

P.S. - The product comparison sheet is extremely misleading, desceptive, and innaccurate. For example, it claims that their product requires only one step, while some others require three. In fact, according to their own website, there are 4 steps. It also claims that no additional bandage is necessary, yet again, this is contradicted by their own website. Also, saying that anaphylaxis is a medical risk for the other products is technically true, but misleading and exagerated. And thier claim that their product is risk free is highly questionable. For example, the glucose may pose a hazard to diabetics or other patients who must closely regulate blood sugar. And if used say, at the carotid artery, couldn't a peice of the gauze cause a stroke before fully disintegrating, either on its own or with an attached clot?