The Sentinel® Chest Seal is a device designed to seal an open chest wound and minimize the risk of developing tension pneumothorax, a leading cause of preventable battlefield death.1 This seal maintains static placement for spontaneous relief of tension pneumothorax and ensures effective channeling for the release of blood and air.
The Sentinel® Chest Seal patented design minimizes vent occlusion while permitting simultaneous release of blood and air. The 360° layer of Sentinel 10x™ adhesive sticks in place and remains fully adhered to the casualty in all environments while the transparent design allows a clear view of the wound. Together, these features reduce the need to apply multiple seals and lower the risk of tension pneumothorax, a leading cause of preventable battlefield death.1
Product Info
Capabilities
- Vented – simultaneous blood and air release
- Sticks – 360° Sentinel 10x adhesive
- Clear – view the wound
Product Attributes
- 360° Sentinel 10x non water-based adhesive base
- Transparent to allow a clear view of the wound
- Reservoir directs blood to valve to prevent clogging
- Contains highly absorbent non-woven wipe
- Two-part peel allows controlled placement
- Meets CoTCCC guidelines for vented chest seal
Clinical Benefits
- Adhesive is effective in all environments, reducing the need to apply multiple seals for the same wound
- Layered design with channels minimize vent occlusion, while permitting simultaneous release of blood and air
Specifications
- NSN: 6510-01-600-4628
- PN: 20-001
- FDA Listed
- Single-Use
- 6-Year Shelf Life
- Specifications:
- Unit Dimensions:
- Package: 7.5’’L x 8’’W
- Deployed: 6.5’’ Dia.
- Unit Weight: 1 oz.
- Not made with natural rubber latex
- Unit Dimensions:
- Available Direct, Prime Vendor, ECAT, CEC and GSA
- Made in USA
Studies and Training for Sentinel Chest Seal
Do vented chest seals differ in efficacy: https://combatmedical.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/do-vented-chest-seals-differ-in-efficacy-an.99132.pdf
Peel adhesion testing report: https://combatmedical.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/entrotech-peel-adhesion-testing-report.pdf
Experiment to test feasibility of a bi-valved chest seal: https://combatmedical.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/experiment-to-test-feasibilty-of-a-bi-valved-chest-seal.pdf
Vented vs. unvented chest seals: https://combatmedical.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/bijan-vented-versus-unvented-chest-seals-j-trauma-acute-care-surg-2013.pdf
Chest Seal Comparisons: https://combatmedical.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/chest-seal-comparison.pdf
Chest Seal Video: https://youtu.be/eII05u5TLEI