THE single-use SAM CHEST SEAL MEETS COTCCC PREFERRED FEATURES FOR CHEST SEALS
- 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 a folded configuration
- Configured for ease of use in low-light environments
- 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 a thin edge layer that resists lifting or peeling
- Rapid, highly absorbent 5″ x 9″ pad included
- 2 per package
