The Curaplex Chest Decompression Kit is a complete, ready-to-deploy tension pneumothorax management set providing a 14 Ga. × 3.25" decompression catheter needle alongside all procedural support supplies — gauze pads, CSR wrap, syringes, stopcocks with extension tubing, PVP prep swabsticks, and gloves — packaged in a compact First Aid Kit box for EMS, hospital, and tactical medical use. SKU MEDTAC0708.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Curaplex (Bound Tree Medical) |
| SKU (MED-TAC) | MEDTAC0708 | Bound Tree #680025 |
| Primary Catheter Needle | 14 Ga. × 3.25" (8.25 cm) IV catheter — decompression use, 4 units included |
| Gauze Pads | 6 pads, 4 in. × 4 in. |
| Sterilization Wrap | 1 CSR wrap, 24 in. × 24 in. |
| Syringes | 2 × 20 mL syringes with Luer Slip |
| Stopcocks | 2 × 3-way stopcocks with 20 in. extension tubing |
| Skin Prep | 4 PVP (povidone-iodine) swabsticks |
| Gloves | 2 pairs |
| Packaging | Compact First Aid Kit box for portability and storage |
| CoTCCC Status (Catheter) | 14 Ga. × 3.25" meets CoTCCC-recommended needle decompression specification |
Full Kit Contents
| Qty | Item |
|---|---|
| 4 | IV catheter, 14 Ga. × 2" (for decompression per protocol) |
| 6 | Gauze pads, 4 in. × 4 in. |
| 1 | CSR sterilization wrap, 24 in. × 24 in. |
| 2 | Syringes, 20 mL with Luer Slip |
| 2 | Stopcocks, 3-way with 20 in. extension tubing |
| 4 | PVP swabsticks (povidone-iodine skin prep) |
| 2 pr | Examination gloves |
| 1 | First Aid Kit box (packaging) |
Product Overview
The Curaplex Chest Decompression Kit provides EMS agencies, emergency departments, tactical medicine units, and training programs with a comprehensive, all-in-one procedural kit for needle chest decompression and pleural management. Unlike a standalone decompression needle, this kit supplies the full complement of support materials needed for a complete needle thoracostomy procedure: antiseptic prep, sterile field creation, catheter, aspiration capability (syringe + stopcock), wound management (gauze), and procedural protection (gloves) — all in one organized, compact box.
The inclusion of four 14 Ga. × 2" IV catheters gives providers multiple decompression attempts from a single kit — important in mass casualty incidents (MCI) where multiple patients may require simultaneous intervention, or in scenarios where initial attempts fail and a second NDC is required. The 20 mL syringes and 3-way stopcocks with 20-inch extension tubing support aspiration-based decompression techniques used in some hospital and advanced prehospital protocols, where fluid or air aspiration through the stopcock/syringe system allows more controlled decompression than passive venting alone.
The CSR (Central Supply Room) sterilization wrap creates a sterile field on any surface, extending procedural sterility in hospital, ambulance, and field settings. The PVP (povidone-iodine) swabsticks provide iodine-based antimicrobial skin preparation — a reliable and widely compatible antiseptic for pre-procedure site prep. The compact First Aid Kit box keeps all components organized and allows the kit to be stored in a vehicle drug box, crash cart shelf, or medical bag compartment without components becoming disorganized.
Ideal Use Environments
- EMS / ALS units: Complete procedural support from a single kit; meets standard paramedic chest decompression protocols
- Emergency departments and urgent care: Comprehensive kit reduces time spent assembling individual supplies from multiple locations
- Tactical medical teams (TEMS, SWAT medical): Multiple catheters support bilateral decompression or backup attempts from one kit
- Mass casualty staging areas: Multiple catheters per kit support multi-patient scenarios
- Skills training and simulation labs: All-in-one packaging supports procedural training without sourcing individual components
For purpose-built tactical decompression needles with TCCC-specific features (flash chambers, clip-on cases, fenestrated catheters), see the NAR ARS®, SPEAR®, Dart™, and Russell PneumoFix®. Browse the full Chest & Thoracic Supplies collection, or explore Respiratory Support and IFAK Kits.
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.
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