SAM® Chest Seal is engineered to treat, seal, and reseal open chest wounds under most circumstances. After simple and quick application, SAM® Chest Seal sticks relentlessly – through extreme heat or cold, no matter the elements. Meets CoTCCC-preferred features.
The SAM® Chest Seal - Valved 2.0 (Model CS202-EN) is a sterile, single-use occlusive dressing designed to treat open chest wounds, including penetrating trauma and gunshot wounds. Engineered for rapid deployment, it provides a reliable seal to prevent air from entering the chest cavity, reducing the risk of a tension pneumothorax.
Key Features:
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TRUFLOW™ Valve: The rigid, raised-dome one-way valve ensures consistent airflow from the chest cavity, preventing air ingress and reducing the risk of tension pneumothorax.
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Strong Hydrogel Adhesive: Adheres securely to the skin, even in the presence of blood, sweat, hair, sand, or water, ensuring a reliable seal under various conditions.
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Oval Shape: Maximizes surface area for a secure seal, conforming effectively to the wound site.
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Dual Application Tabs: Facilitate proper placement and removal of the dressing, allowing for easy venting and resealing.
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Thin Edge Layer: Resists lifting or peeling, maintaining a formidable seal.
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Night Vision Optimized: Ideal contrast for visibility in normal light, low light, and night conditions, enhancing usability in various environments.
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Sterile Packaging: Ensures the introduction of potentially harmful pathogens until point of use.
The SAM® Chest Seal CS202-EN is optimized for use in various environments, providing emergency medical professionals with a reliable solution for managing open chest wounds.
Features:
- TRUFLOW™ VALVE - SAM® Chest Seal’s rigid, raised-dome valve ensures one-way airflow from the chest cavity, no matter the pressure applied. Large side vents minimize internal obstruction from blood clots or soft tissue. Whether in transport or in the presence of heavy body armor, the TRUFLOW™ Valve will continue to vent.
- DUAL APPLICATION TABS - Tabs facilitate the proper placement and removal of adhesive(dressing), with the ability to vent and reseal.
- THIN EDGE LAYER - The thin edge layer resists lifting or peeling, maintaining a formidable seal.
- STERILE SEAL - Minimize introduction of potentially harmful pathogens during application.
- PEEL/TEAR PACKING - Quickly and easily open SAM® Chest Seal packing by peeling from tabs or tearing along chevron-marked notches
- DESIGNED FOR SIMPLICITY & SECURITY - SAM® Chest Seal is engineered to seal, and reseal open chest wounds in the presence of any elements. After simple and quick application, SAM® Chest Seal sticks relentlessly – in extreme heat or cold.
- FORTIFIED GEL - Strong hydrogel adheres in the presence of blood, hair, sweat, and sand, or when submerged in water.
- OVAL SEAL - Larger than other occlusive dressing, its oval shape maximizes the surface area of the seal, and its transparecy, elasticity and conformability unsure effective adhersion.
