MED-TAC · Provider Device — Chest MTI Chest Decompression Needle 14 Ga × 3.25″ needle/catheter assembly built to the CoTCCC-recommended specification for needle decompression. What is the MTI Chest Decompression Needle? A 14 Ga × 3.25″ stainless-steel needle and PTFE catheter assembly (SKU MT-NCD-14G-3.25) built to the CoTCCC-recommended specification for needle decompression of suspected tension pneumothorax. It features a back-cut beveled tip, an integrated flash chamber, and a rugged protective tube with a textured twist cap for one-hand access. Provider scope Needle decompression is an advanced procedure performed by clinicians trained and credentialed within their scope of practice. This page describes the device and its specifications — it is not a procedural how-to, and it is not a substitute for accredited clinical training. Indication, site selection, and technique are determined by the treating provider under their protocols. Key Specifications Manufacturer MED-TAC International SKU MT-NCD-14G-3.25 Gauge / Length 14 Ga × 3.25″ (8.25 cm) Needle Stainless steel, back-cut beveled tip Catheter PTFE with radiopaque stripe Confirmation Integrated flash chamber Packaging Protective tube with textured twist top & pocket clip; peel-open sterile pouch with lot/expiry Sterility EO-sterilized, single-use, non-pyrogenic Latex Not made with natural rubber latex Storage 15–30°C (59–86°F); keep dry; avoid UV CoTCCC Spec Meets the CoTCCC-recommended 14 Ga × 3.25″ specification What It Is The MTI Chest Decompression Needle is the house-brand option for clinicians and units seeking a reliable 14 Ga × 3.25″ device that meets the CoTCCC-recommended specification at a competitive price. It is intended for trained prehospital providers — military medics, paramedics, TEMS operators, and emergency physicians — who require a dependable, field-ready device in every kit, aid bag, and cart. The back-cut beveled stainless-steel tip is engineered for controlled chest-wall entry. The low-friction PTFE catheter resists kinking — a key field failure mode — and the radiopaque stripe supports radiographic localization after hospital handoff. The integrated flash chamber provides a visual indicator on pleural entry. The rigid protective tube with textured twist top and pocket clip supports single-hand access with gloves, and the EO-sterilized peel-open pouch with visible lot/expiry supports sterility management in austere storage. Design Features Back-cut bevel tip — engineered for controlled chest-wall penetration. PTFE catheter — low friction, resists kinking during dwell. Radiopaque stripe — supports radiographic localization at the receiving facility. Flash chamber — visual indicator of pleural entry. Textured twist-top + clip — one-hand access with gloves; secures to gear. EO sterilization — broad material compatibility and long shelf life for cache storage. Why the 14 Ga × 3.25″ Specification CT-based chest-wall-thickness research established that shorter (2-inch) catheters can fail to reach the pleural space in a substantial share of patients. The 3.25-inch length was adopted as the CoTCCC-recommended specification to provide a reliable margin across body types. This device meets that specification exactly. Indication and use remain clinical decisions made by a trained provider under their protocols. What’s Included One (1) sterile 14 Ga × 3.25″ needle + catheter assembly with integrated flash chamber Protective carry tube with textured twist cap and pocket clip Peel-open sterile pouch with lot number and expiry date See also: Chest & Thoracic Supplies · IFAK Kits & First Aid Related searches: chest decompression needle, needle decompression 14 gauge, 3.25 inch decompression needle, tension pneumothorax needle, ARS alternative, CoTCCC needle decompression. All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
