Description Note: Due to recent changes in their vacuum sealing process, current SAM Chest Seals may not fold or compact as tightly as earlier versions. External dimensions, however, remain the same. This is a manufacturer packaging change and not a defect. Performance of the SAM Seal itself is unchanged. SAM® Chest Seal is engineered to seal and reseal open chest wounds under the majority of circumstances. After simple and quick application, SAM® Chest Seal sticks relentlessly – in extreme heat or cold, and in the presence of all elements. Meets CoTCCC-preferred 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. SUPERIOR HYDROGEL ADHESIVE Medical professionals have long needed an adhesive strong enough to seal a wound covered in sweat, blood, hair, sand, water, and more. The superior Hydrogel adhesive not only adheres under these conditions, but even after removed for venting, SAM® Chest Seal will reseal the wound. Features 1. OVAL SEAL Larger than other occlusive dressings, its oval shape maximizes the surface area of the seal, and its transparency, elasticity and conformability ensure effective adhesion. 2. DUAL APPLICATION TABS Tabs facilitate the proper placement and removal of adhesive (dressing), with the ability to vent and reseal. 3. FORTIFIED GEL Strong Hydrogel adheres in the presence of blood, hair, sweat and sand, or when submersed in water. 4. TRUFLOW™ VALVE Reinforced dome-shaped, one-way valve allows airflow from the chest cavity no matter the patient’s position, preventing ingress and reducing internal obstruction from blood, clots or soft tissue. 5. THIN EDGE LAYER The thin edge layer resists lifting or peeling, maintaining a formidable seal. 6. NIGHT VISION OPTIMIZED Optimized for night vision, the packaging, pouch, dressing backing, and tabs provide ideal contrast for visibility in normal light, low light, and night conditions (using a night vision device). 7. TRUFLOW™ VALVE WITH CAP Reinforced dome-shaped, one-way valve allows airflow from the chest cavity no matter the patient’s position, preventing ingress and reducing internal obstruction from blood, clots or soft tissue. Remove cap to activate TRUFLOW™ Valve. Specifications PACKAGED SIZE: Height: 10 in (25.4 cm) Width: 6.3 in (16 cm) OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS: One or both tabs can be used to facilitate placement, lifting and removal of dressing. Remove dressing using standard dressing removal protocol. MODELS AVAILABLE: Valved 2.0 (1498-CS202) - x1 Valved dressing. NSN 6510-01-658-7745 Non Valved (1498-CS201) - x2 Non-Valved dressings, pad. NSN 6510-01-621-1129 Documentation SAM Chest Seal Valved Specs Sheet Valved 2.0 | Application Guide TRUFLOW™ Valve | Highlight
