Is the tourniquet in the Mojo® Pocket Bleeder Kit – ADVANCED CoTCCC recommended?
Yes. The ADVANCED configuration includes a tactical mechanical tourniquet that aligns with CoTCCC-recommended device criteria for extremity hemorrhage control. CoTCCC-recommended windlass tourniquets have been validated by the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) for rapid arterial occlusion on upper and lower extremities. Users should confirm the specific tourniquet model at purchase, as component sourcing may be updated to reflect current CoTCCC guidelines. The kit's components — including Celox Rapid — align with MARCH™ protocol for hemorrhage management.
What does Battle Wrap do and why is it important?
Battle Wrap is a high-strength, see-through cohesive wrap that secures packed gauze in place after wound packing. Its critical function is preventing displacement: when hemostatic gauze is packed into a wound, patient movement, gravity, or continued blood flow can push the gauze out of position and break the forming clot. Battle Wrap applies consistent circumferential pressure over the packing to maintain its position. The transparent material allows caregivers to visually monitor wound status and bleeding through the wrap without disturbing the dressing.
How is the ADVANCED configuration different from the INTERMEDIATE?
Both the INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED contain the same core items: a tactical mechanical tourniquet, Celox™ Rapid hemostatic gauze, exam gloves, and a MARCH™ Quick Reference Card Set. The ADVANCED adds Battle Wrap — a high-strength cohesive wrap for securing packed gauze. This addition matters because gauze securement is a discrete step in the wound-packing sequence that the INTERMEDIATE leaves to the user's improvisation. The ADVANCED provides everything needed for a complete pack-and-secure hemorrhage intervention.
Who is the Mojo® Pocket Bleeder Kit – ADVANCED designed for?
The ADVANCED is designed for law enforcement officers (both on-duty and off-duty carry), military personnel in non-tactical environments, tactical medics requiring a slim secondary kit, EMS providers who want a pocket backup, and trained civilians who have completed at least basic hemorrhage control training (Stop the Bleed, TCCC, or TECC). Its belt-mountable, plainclothes-compatible profile makes it particularly suited for individuals who cannot or choose not to carry a full visible tactical IFAK but want maximum capability in minimal footprint.
What is the shelf life of the items in the Mojo ADVANCED kit?
Celox™ Rapid hemostatic gauze has a 5-year shelf life from the manufacture date. The tactical mechanical tourniquet has an indefinite shelf life when stored in controlled conditions, with operational storage ratings of up to 10 years per Safeguard Medical. The vacuum-sealed nylon pouch protects all contents from moisture, UV, and mechanical damage until opened. Users should check expiration dates on gauze at regular intervals (annually recommended) and replace any items that have reached or passed their expiration date.
What does Battle Wrap add that the INTERMEDIATE configuration lacks?
Battle Wrap is a high-strength, see-through cohesive wrap that secures packed hemostatic gauze after wound packing. Without it, packed gauze can be displaced by patient movement or continued blood flow, breaking the forming clot. The transparent material also lets caregivers monitor wound status without disturbing the dressing — a discrete but clinically important advantage over improvised tape or bandage securement.
Is Celox™ Rapid effective for anticoagulated patients?
Celox™ Rapid is a chitosan-based hemostatic gauze that works by absorbing fluid and forming a gel-like clot independent of the patient's coagulation cascade. Published data and clinical reports support its effectiveness in patients on anticoagulant therapy, where factor-dependent hemostatic agents may underperform. Confirm current CoTCCC/TECC guidance for your operational context.
Can this kit be used for a junctional wound (groin, axilla, neck)?
Celox™ Rapid is suitable for wound packing at junctional sites where a tourniquet cannot be applied. Battle Wrap provides circumferential pressure over packed groin or axillary wounds. For high-volume junctional bleeding, a junctional tourniquet (e.g., SAM JT or Combat Ready Clamp) provides mechanical occlusion beyond what manual pressure and gauze packing can maintain.
How compact is the Mojo® ADVANCED compared to a standard IFAK?
At approximately 5″ × 3″ × 1″ and 6.9 oz, the ADVANCED is roughly wallet-to-palm sized — about one-third the volume of a standard IFAK pouch. It fits in a cargo pocket, jacket interior pocket, or IFAK side sleeve without printing through clothing.
