{"product_id":"compact-needle-kit","title":"Compact Chest Seal + Chest Needle Kit","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; color: #121212; line-height: 1.65; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%); padding: 32px 28px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 64px; height: 4px; background: #9c8f61; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #9c8f61; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eMED-TAC International · Chest Trauma Bundle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 29px; color: #f5f5f5; margin: 0 0 12px; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eCompact Chest Seal + Needle Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cfc8b4; margin: 0; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe two CoTCCC-recommended interventions for penetrating chest trauma — vented chest seals and a needle-decompression device — in one carry-ready bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f6f4ef; border-left: 4px solid #9c8f61; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Compact + Needle Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e A carry-ready bundle combining the HyFin Vent Compact Twin Pack chest seals with an ARS 14-gauge needle-decompression device — covering both the open and tension components of penetrating chest trauma for law enforcement, military, and tactical medicine practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif; font-size: 17px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #121212; border-bottom: 2px solid #9c8f61; padding-bottom: 6px; margin: 28px 0 12px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4da; background: #faf9f6; color: #5e573d; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eAssembler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMED-TAC International\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4da; background: #fff; color: #5e573d; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBNDL-CHEST-001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4da; background: #faf9f6; color: #5e573d; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHyFin Vent Compact Twin Pack + ARS 14g Needle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4da; background: #fff; color: #5e573d; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHyFin Manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4da; background: #faf9f6; color: #5e573d; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eARS Manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4da; background: #fff; color: #5e573d; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCoTCCC Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHyFin Vent Compact and ARS are CoTCCC-recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4da; background: #faf9f6; color: #5e573d; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eNeedle Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e10 or 14-gauge (ARS needle-decompression catheter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4da; background: #fff; color: #5e573d; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePrimary Indication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePenetrating chest trauma: open pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif; font-size: 17px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #121212; border-bottom: 2px solid #9c8f61; padding-bottom: 6px; margin: 28px 0 12px;\"\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 28px; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.9;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyFin Vent Compact Twin Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two vented chest seals in one package. The vented design allows air and fluid to escape while preventing air from re-entering. A compact low-profile design minimizes IFAK footprint. CoTCCC-recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eARS 10 or 14g Needle Decompression Device\u003c\/strong\u003e — A gauge catheter-over-needle device used for needle chest decompression of tension pneumothorax, with a flutter valve to limit air re-entry. CoTCCC-recommended. Intended for use by providers trained and authorized in needle decompression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif; font-size: 17px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #121212; border-bottom: 2px solid #9c8f61; padding-bottom: 6px; margin: 28px 0 12px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003ePenetrating chest trauma — gunshot wounds, stabbings, and blast injuries — creates two immediately life-threatening conditions: open pneumothorax (a sucking chest wound allowing air into the pleural space through the chest wall) and tension pneumothorax (progressive air accumulation that compresses the heart and great vessels). This kit provides the CoTCCC-recommended interventions for both in a single pre-bundled package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe HyFin Vent Compact chest seals are designed by North American Rescue for the compact IFAK market. The vented HyFin uses a channeled adhesive border and one-way vent valves to create an occlusive seal over entry and exit wounds while allowing air and blood to escape if tension begins to develop — reducing the need to burp the seal under pressure. Two seals in one package address entry and exit wounds or bilateral injuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe ARS needle addresses tension pneumothorax, a leading cause of preventable battlefield death. Its flutter valve allows air to escape during decompression while limiting re-entry, maintaining decompression without constant provider attention. Both items are CoTCCC-recommended and standard components in military and law enforcement IFAK protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 28px; font-size: 14px; color: #5e573d;\"\u003eThe needle-decompression device is provider-scope equipment; its inclusion assumes appropriate scope of training and authorization. This listing is not a procedural how-to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f6f4ef; border-left: 4px solid #9c8f61; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair it up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse \u003ca style=\"color: #9c8f61; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/chest-thoracic-supplies\"\u003eChest \u0026amp; Thoracic Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca style=\"color: #9c8f61; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\"\u003eIFAK Kits \u0026amp; First Aid\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca style=\"color: #9c8f61; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Deploy the Compact Needle Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eWhat's Included (NAR SKU: 83-0004):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 16px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e1 × ARS® Needle Decompression Device (14G × 3.25 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e2 × Alcohol Prep Pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e1 × Sterile Latex Gloves (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e1 × Compact Pouch \/ packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTension Pneumothorax (TCCC M Phase):\u003c\/strong\u003e Signs of tension pneumothorax — absent breath sounds, tracheal deviation, respiratory distress — require immediate needle decompression; the Compact Needle Kit stages the ARS® device with alcohol prep in a single carry unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIFAK Supplemental Chest Threat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Providers who need needle decompression capability in the smallest possible footprint use the Compact Needle Kit as an addition to their primary IFAK without adding significant bulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaw Enforcement TCCC\/TECC Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Law enforcement officers completing TECC training add the Compact Needle Kit to their on-body medical kit for scene-level chest trauma coverage before EMS arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir Crew Survival Kits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircrew and helicopter crew who carry minimal-footprint survival medical kits include the Compact Needle Kit for penetrating chest trauma — the compressed format fits inside a survival vest pouch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedical Training Adjunct:\u003c\/strong\u003e TCCC training courses use the Compact Needle Kit as the skills-station item for needle decompression practice — one kit per student ensures realistic equipment handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpedition and Remote Area Kits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expedition medics and wilderness physicians add the Compact Needle Kit to extended-range packs for blunt and penetrating chest trauma capability far from hospital resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best practice: carry a minimum of two ARS® devices per provider — the first insertion may fail to resolve tension if anatomical depth exceeds needle reach. The Compact Needle Kit stages one device; carry a second independently or add the full ARS® 2-pack for high-risk missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #9c8f61;margin:20px 0;opacity:0.4;\"\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHow the Compact Needle Kit Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Needle Kit vs. ARS® 2-Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/ars-needle-decompression-kit\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eARS® Needle Decompression Kit\u003c\/a\u003e provides two devices per pack with prep supplies — preferred for providers who may need bilateral decompression or a backup device. The Compact Needle Kit provides one device in the smallest possible package for providers with severe space constraints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Needle Kit vs. Chest Seal Combo Kits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chest seal + needle decompression combo products address open pneumothorax and tension simultaneously. The Compact Needle Kit is a standalone needle-only module; pair it with a separate HyFin® Vent chest seal for complete penetrating chest trauma coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14G × 3.25 in. vs. 10G Alternatives:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ARS® 14G × 3.25 in. catheter is the CoTCCC-recommended length for reliably reaching the pleural space in adults, including those with chest wall adipose. Shorter 3-inch and standard 14G × 2-inch catheters have documented failure rates in this population — the 3.25-inch length is the current TCCC standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0;\"\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/needle-decompression\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eneedle decompression supply collection\u003c\/a\u003e at tactical-medicine.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #9c8f61;margin:20px 0;opacity:0.4;\"\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions — Compact Needle Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the ARS® needle in this kit the CoTCCC-recommended device?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. The Compact Needle Kit contains the ARS® (Anterior Release System) 14G × 3.25 in. catheter, which is the CoTCCC-recommended needle decompression device. The 3.25-inch catheter length is specifically recommended to ensure pleural space access in adults with varying chest wall depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What training is required to use the Compact Needle Kit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Needle decompression is a CLS-level TCCC skill. Training should be completed in an accredited TCCC or TECC course covering tension pneumothorax recognition, anatomical landmarks (2nd ICS MCL or 4th\/5th ICS AAL), and ARS® insertion technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can the Compact Needle Kit be used for bilateral decompression?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The kit contains one ARS® device — sufficient for unilateral decompression. For bilateral tension pneumothorax, carry two kits or upgrade to the full ARS® 2-pack. High-risk operators should carry a minimum of two ARS® devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the ARS® device compatible with all body armor configurations?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The ARS® 14G × 3.25 in. device allows access through body armor side panels at the anterior axillary line (4th\/5th ICS) — the current TCCC recommended secondary site. The 3.25-inch length accommodates access through the chest wall even with armor in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the NSN for the Compact Needle Kit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Contact MED-TAC International for the current NSN for the NAR Compact Needle Kit (83-0004) and available government contract vehicle pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #8f8c83; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eRelated searches: HyFin Vent Compact, ARS needle decompression, chest seal needle kit, penetrating chest trauma kit, tension pneumothorax bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding: 12px 16px; background: #f6f4ef; border-left: 3px solid #9c8f61; font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North American Rescue","offers":[{"title":"14 Gauge","offer_id":43477492760694,"sku":"BNDL-CHEST-001","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Gauge","offer_id":43477492793462,"sku":"BNDL-CHEST-002","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/compact-chest-seal-chest-needle-kit-9081163.png?v=1780703431","url":"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/en-gb\/products\/compact-needle-kit","provider":"MED-TAC International Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}