A hemostatic agent applicable to a bleeding wound to promote the clotting
of blood comprises a first component and a second component, both
components being in particle form and commingled with each other, and
both components having hemostatic properties. A device incorporating such
an agent comprises a receptacle for retaining the agent in particulate
form therein. At least a portion of the receptacle is defined by a mesh
having openings therein through which the blood may flow to come into
contact with the particles of the hemostatic agent. A pad for controlling
the flow of blood from a bleeding wound comprises a mesh structure and
the hemostatic agent retained therein. A bandage applicable to a bleeding
wound is defined by a substrate, a mesh mounted on the substrate, and the
hemostatic agent retained in the mesh.