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Item Name:
DRESSING , CHEST SEAL WOUND
Definition:
A LIGHTWEIGHT, UNBREAKABLE, SELF-CONTAINED ITEM WITH ADHESIVE. IT IS DESIGNED FOR MANAGING OPEN CHEST WOUNDS OR OTHER INJURIES THAT COULD COMPRISE THE PLEURAL SPACE OF THE CHEST CAVITY. IN ADDITION, IT IS USED TO PREVENT A TENSION PNEUMOTHORAX AND/OR REINFLATE A COLLAPSED LUNG WITHOUT INVASIVE PROCEDURES. THIS ITEM CAN BE USED WITH NEEDLE THORACENTESIS AND CAN BE STORED IN ANY EMERGENCY KIT OR BAG OR FOR AERO-MEDICAL TRANSPORT. MAY INCLUDE A ONE-WAY VALVE WHICH LETS AIR ESCAPE FROM THE PLEURAL SPACE WITHOUT ALLOWING AIR TO ENTER.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 89875 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY DIRECTORATE |
Federal Supply Class
Title
SURGICAL DRESSING MATERIALS
Inclusions:
INCLUDES BANDAGES, COMPRESSES, DRESSINGS, GAUZE, PADS, SPONGES, AND IMPREGNATED SURGICAL DRESSING MATERIALS.
Exclusions:
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | ASHERMAN CHEST SEAL COMBAT PACK; STERILE; CIRCULAR; 5.5 INCH DIAMETER; PULL TAB; GAUZE PAD INCLUDED; IMPROVED ADHESIVE; ONE-WAY VALVE ALLOWS BLOOD AND AIR TO ESCAPE, PREVENTS RE-ENTRY OF EITHER; 10 ACS CHEST SEALS PER PACKAGE |
| CXCY | PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | DRESSING ASHERMAN CHEST SEAL COMBAT PACK 10S |