The MED-TAC Compact + Needle Kit (SKU BNDL-CHEST-001) combines the HyFin Vent Compact Twin Pack chest seals with an ARS 14-gauge needle decompression device — the two CoTCCC-recommended interventions for penetrating chest trauma — in a single carry-ready bundle for law enforcement, military, and tactical medicine practitioners.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Assembler | MED-TAC International |
| SKU | BNDL-CHEST-001 |
| Kit Contents | HyFin Vent Compact Twin Pack + ARS 14g Needle |
| HyFin Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| ARS Manufacturer | Tactical Medical Solutions |
| CoTCCC Status | HyFin Vent Compact and ARS are CoTCCC-recommended |
| Needle Gauge | 14-gauge (ARS needle decompression catheter) |
| Primary Indication | Penetrating chest trauma: open pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax |
Kit Contents
- HyFin Vent Compact Twin Pack — Two vented chest seals in one package; the vented design allows air and fluid to escape while preventing air from re-entering, preventing tension pneumothorax progression. Compact low-profile design minimizes IFAK footprint. CoTCCC-recommended.
- ARS 14g Needle Decompression Device — 14-gauge catheter-over-needle device for needle chest decompression (NCD) of tension pneumothorax. Includes a flutter valve to prevent air reentry. CoTCCC-recommended for NCD at the 2nd intercostal space (midclavicular line) or 4th/5th ICS (anterior axillary line).
Product Overview
Penetrating chest trauma — gunshot wounds, stabbings, and blast injuries — creates two immediately life-threatening conditions: open pneumothorax (a "sucking chest wound" allowing air to enter the pleural space through the chest wall) and tension pneumothorax (progressive air accumulation that compresses the heart and great vessels). The Compact + Needle Kit provides the CoTCCC-recommended interventions for both conditions in a single pre-bundled package.
The HyFin Vent Compact chest seals are designed by North American Rescue specifically for the compact IFAK market. Unlike flat circular seals, the vented HyFin uses a channeled adhesive border and three one-way vent valves to create an occlusive seal over the entry and exit wounds while allowing air and blood to escape through the vents if tension begins to develop. This eliminates the need to "burp" the seal under pressure — a critical advantage in austere environments. Two seals in one package addresses entry and exit wounds or bilateral injuries.
The ARS (Asherman-style Relief System) 14-gauge needle addresses tension pneumothorax — the second leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield. The ARS includes a flutter valve that allows air to escape during decompression while preventing air re-entry, maintaining decompression without requiring constant provider attention. Both items are CoTCCC-recommended and are standard components in military and law enforcement IFAK protocols.
See also: Chest & Thoracic Supplies | IFAK Kits & First Aid | Massive Hemorrhage Control
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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