Part Number
Part Number:
NSN:
NIIN:
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 |
|---|---|
| 64616 | DEFENSE MEDICAL STANDARDIZATION BOAR |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CBBL | FEATURES PROVIDED | STERILE |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | CLEAR, CIRCULAR,DRESSING IS 5.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER; STERILE; ONE-WAY VALVE LETS AIR AND BLOOD ESCAPE; VALVE IS KRATION MATERIAL; FOR CHEST WOUND |
| SUPP | SUPPLEMENTARY FEATURES | THIS NSN IS NOT PROCURABLE. IT IS ONLY FOR USE BY THE MILITARY ASSEMBLIES. PLEASE ORDER NSN 6510-01-408-1920 |
| CXCY | PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | DRESSING CHEST WOUND ONE-WAY SELF ADHESIVE 4S |