The SAM® ChitoSAM™ 100 Haemostatic Dressing (10cm x 10cm) is a sterile, non-woven chitosan dressing designed to help control moderate to severe external bleeding. Made from 100% medical-grade chitosan, it works independently of the body’s natural clotting process and can help stabilise a casualty before professional medical care is available.
The SAM® ChitoSAM™ 100 Haemostatic Dressing is designed for rapid control of moderate to severe bleeding. Made from 100% non-woven, medical-grade chitosan, it works independently of the body’s natural clotting process to help stabilise bleeding quickly and effectively.
This single-use 10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in) dressing is compact, lightweight, and easy to apply—even by those without medical training—making it a reliable addition to any first aid or bleed control kit. The “tear anywhere” packaging allows fast access in emergencies, while the dressing can be safely removed with water or saline once bleeding has been managed.
Suitable for managing external wounds such as abrasions and lacerations, the ChitoSAM™ 100 offers an efficient option for use in workplaces, emergency response kits, and high-risk environments where prompt action is vital.
Find everything you need from diagnostics & immobilisation to surgical instruments.
The SAM® ChitoSAM™ 100 Haemostatic Dressing is designed for anyone who may need to manage moderate to severe external bleeding before professional medical help is available. It is particularly suitable for military first aiders, emergency responders, and workplaces identified as higher risk following a health and safety assessment—such as construction sites, manufacturing facilities, or environments involving machinery or sharp tools.
Its simple three-step application and tear-anywhere packaging make it easy to use, even by those without advanced medical training. The 10cm x 10cm dressing provides ample coverage for external abrasions, lacerations, or wounds where rapid bleeding control is needed.
This product contains chitosan derived from shellfish and should be used with caution for individuals with known shellfish allergies.
| Specification | Details |
| Dimensions | 10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in) |
| Material | 100% non-woven, medical-grade chitosan |
| Sterility | Sterile, single-use |
| Function | Designed to help control moderate to severe external bleeding |
| Mechanism | Works independently of the body’s normal clotting process |
| Application | Apply directly to the wound with firm pressure for 3 minutes |
| Packaging | Tear-anywhere design for rapid access |
| Removal | Remove within 24 hours; rinse any remnants with sterile water or saline |
| Compatibility | Suitable for use with a pressure bandage or tourniquet if required |
| Certification | CE marked |
Designed for professional buyers, this guide combines everyday workplace compliance with specialist emergency response equipment — helping you source everything in one place.
Export accounts for more than 25% of turnover and continues to grow year-on-year.
It is designed to help control moderate to severe external bleeding by promoting rapid haemostasis. It can be used on a range of wounds, including abrasions and lacerations, before professional medical care is available.
The dressing is made from 100% non-woven chitosan, a natural material derived from shellfish. It works independently of the body’s normal clotting process to help control bleeding quickly.
Yes. It can be removed using sterile saline or clean water. Any remaining material should be gently rinsed away during cleaning.
Yes, the ChitoSAM™ 100 Haemostatic Dressing is sterile and individually packaged for single use.
Yes. The packaging and simple three-step application make it suitable for use by trained first aiders and bystanders in emergency situations.
This product contains chitosan, derived from shellfish. People with known shellfish allergies should use caution or seek an alternative dressing.
It is recommended to remove the dressing within 24 hours or as soon as medical professionals are available to take over care.
If you would like more information about our selection of products, please
complete the form and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss how we can help.
Tel: 0161 902 3030
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 0161 902 3040