SAM CHEST SEAL WITH VALVE
WHAT IS THE SAM® CHEST SEAL
The SAM® Chest Seal is a new occlusive dressing designed for treating open chest wounds (also known as a sucking chest wound), a life-threatening situation that could lead to tension pneumothorax. This is the second leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield.
WHY THE SAM® CHEST SEAL
Key features of the SAM® Chest Seal include its strong adhesive and its flexible construction which allows conformability over the wound. The adhesive properties have been tested to simulate various environments including adhesion to hair, sweat, blood, in the presence of sand, submersion in water, and during extended wear. The chest seal also adheres under extreme heat and cold.
Another key advantage of the strong adhesion is its ability to reseal, making it ideal for venting the wound. The SAM® Chest Seal addresses other military needs including a larger dressing area, and by including a highly and rapidly absorbent 5" x 9" pad for cleaning the wound area before application.
ONE-WAY VALVE OPTION
This version features a one-way valve, when its cap is removed. The one-way valve provides for low resistance flow of air out of the chest cavity while preventing ingress. The valve is also designed to prevent blockage internally. With the cap in place, the dressing is occlusive.
The domed shape of the valve was specially designed to prevent obstruction of the air channels from items such as blankets, clothing, and body armor.
NIGHT VISION OPTIMIZED
With its ultimate use in global combat zones, we optimized the SAM® Chest Seal for night vision. Both the packaging and chest seal can be viewed under no light conditions with the use of a night vision device. This allows for easier placement in all light conditions.
THE SAM CHEST SEAL MEETS COTCCC PREFERRED FEATURES FOR CHEST SEALS
FDA 510(k) Cleared
Sterile
Device adheres despite the presence of blood, sweat, hair, and sand
Adheres despite storage as defined in Military Standard 810G
Easily applied in battlefield situations
Has tabs to facilitate removal of adhesive [dressing]
Minimum incidence of allergic reactions to adhesive
Oval shape; 6-8 inches or larger in size
Creates an occlusive seal
Ventable through lifting a flap on the seal; reseals well after venting
Puncture-resistant packaging; lightweight and ruggedized
Long shelf life; inexpensive
Integrity and function maintained when stored or carried in folded configuration
Configured for ease of use in low-light environments
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual tabs to facilitate placement and removal of dressing
Vacuum packed tear and peel pouch
Works under extreme heat and cold
Dressing and packaging are night vision optimized
Elastic for conformability of curved body surfaces
Oval shape with thin edge layer that resists lifting or peeling
Rapid, highly absorbent 5" x 9" pad included
One-way valve provides for low resistance airflow out of chest cavity while preventing ingress
Valve is designed to prevent blockage internally
Valve is designed to prevent blockage caused by external items such as a blanket
Cap allows occlusive option
Model Number: 1216-01104
WHAT IS THE SAM® CHEST SEAL
The SAM® Chest Seal is a new occlusive dressing designed for treating open chest wounds (also known as a sucking chest wound), a life-threatening situation that could lead to tension pneumothorax. This is the second leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield.
WHY THE SAM® CHEST SEAL
Key features of the SAM® Chest Seal include its strong adhesive and its flexible construction which allows conformability over the wound. The adhesive properties have been tested to simulate various environments including adhesion to hair, sweat, blood, in the presence of sand, submersion in water, and during extended wear. The chest seal also adheres under extreme heat and cold.
Another key advantage of the strong adhesion is its ability to reseal, making it ideal for venting the wound. The SAM® Chest Seal addresses other military needs including a larger dressing area, and by including a highly and rapidly absorbent 5" x 9" pad for cleaning the wound area before application.
ONE-WAY VALVE OPTION
This version features a one-way valve, when its cap is removed. The one-way valve provides for low resistance flow of air out of the chest cavity while preventing ingress. The valve is also designed to prevent blockage internally. With the cap in place, the dressing is occlusive.
The domed shape of the valve was specially designed to prevent obstruction of the air channels from items such as blankets, clothing, and body armor.
NIGHT VISION OPTIMIZED
With its ultimate use in global combat zones, we optimized the SAM® Chest Seal for night vision. Both the packaging and chest seal can be viewed under no light conditions with the use of a night vision device. This allows for easier placement in all light conditions.
THE SAM CHEST SEAL MEETS COTCCC PREFERRED FEATURES FOR CHEST SEALS
FDA 510(k) Cleared
Sterile
Device adheres despite the presence of blood, sweat, hair, and sand
Adheres despite storage as defined in Military Standard 810G
Easily applied in battlefield situations
Has tabs to facilitate removal of adhesive [dressing]
Minimum incidence of allergic reactions to adhesive
Oval shape; 6-8 inches or larger in size
Creates an occlusive seal
Ventable through lifting a flap on the seal; reseals well after venting
Puncture-resistant packaging; lightweight and ruggedized
Long shelf life; inexpensive
Integrity and function maintained when stored or carried in folded configuration
Configured for ease of use in low-light environments
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual tabs to facilitate placement and removal of dressing
Vacuum packed tear and peel pouch
Works under extreme heat and cold
Dressing and packaging are night vision optimized
Elastic for conformability of curved body surfaces
Oval shape with thin edge layer that resists lifting or peeling
Rapid, highly absorbent 5" x 9" pad included
One-way valve provides for low resistance airflow out of chest cavity while preventing ingress
Valve is designed to prevent blockage internally
Valve is designed to prevent blockage caused by external items such as a blanket
Cap allows occlusive option
Model Number: 1216-01104
WHAT IS THE SAM® CHEST SEAL
The SAM® Chest Seal is a new occlusive dressing designed for treating open chest wounds (also known as a sucking chest wound), a life-threatening situation that could lead to tension pneumothorax. This is the second leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield.
WHY THE SAM® CHEST SEAL
Key features of the SAM® Chest Seal include its strong adhesive and its flexible construction which allows conformability over the wound. The adhesive properties have been tested to simulate various environments including adhesion to hair, sweat, blood, in the presence of sand, submersion in water, and during extended wear. The chest seal also adheres under extreme heat and cold.
Another key advantage of the strong adhesion is its ability to reseal, making it ideal for venting the wound. The SAM® Chest Seal addresses other military needs including a larger dressing area, and by including a highly and rapidly absorbent 5" x 9" pad for cleaning the wound area before application.
ONE-WAY VALVE OPTION
This version features a one-way valve, when its cap is removed. The one-way valve provides for low resistance flow of air out of the chest cavity while preventing ingress. The valve is also designed to prevent blockage internally. With the cap in place, the dressing is occlusive.
The domed shape of the valve was specially designed to prevent obstruction of the air channels from items such as blankets, clothing, and body armor.
NIGHT VISION OPTIMIZED
With its ultimate use in global combat zones, we optimized the SAM® Chest Seal for night vision. Both the packaging and chest seal can be viewed under no light conditions with the use of a night vision device. This allows for easier placement in all light conditions.
THE SAM CHEST SEAL MEETS COTCCC PREFERRED FEATURES FOR CHEST SEALS
FDA 510(k) Cleared
Sterile
Device adheres despite the presence of blood, sweat, hair, and sand
Adheres despite storage as defined in Military Standard 810G
Easily applied in battlefield situations
Has tabs to facilitate removal of adhesive [dressing]
Minimum incidence of allergic reactions to adhesive
Oval shape; 6-8 inches or larger in size
Creates an occlusive seal
Ventable through lifting a flap on the seal; reseals well after venting
Puncture-resistant packaging; lightweight and ruggedized
Long shelf life; inexpensive
Integrity and function maintained when stored or carried in folded configuration
Configured for ease of use in low-light environments
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual tabs to facilitate placement and removal of dressing
Vacuum packed tear and peel pouch
Works under extreme heat and cold
Dressing and packaging are night vision optimized
Elastic for conformability of curved body surfaces
Oval shape with thin edge layer that resists lifting or peeling
Rapid, highly absorbent 5" x 9" pad included
One-way valve provides for low resistance airflow out of chest cavity while preventing ingress
Valve is designed to prevent blockage internally
Valve is designed to prevent blockage caused by external items such as a blanket
Cap allows occlusive option
Model Number: 1216-01104