FOXSEAL Vented Chest Seal - Chest Seal Dressing for Open Wounds

FOXSEAL™ Vented

FOXSEAL™ Vented is a unique 360° Hyper-Vent system and the first ever chest seal with 512 vents, giving you more ways to release pressure, prevent blockages, and save a life.

The pack can be folded or rolled to fit inside a pocket or small IFAK (wet/dry) for long periods without loss of performance.

Features

• Fast application in any orientation
• 512 venting pathways
• Effective vent performance even if creased. ²
• Works on uneven or curved surfaces, under clothing or body armour. ²
• Solid adhesion proven in extreme conditions. ⁴
• Forms a complete seal. ²
• Enables rapid lifesaving decompression, without the need to replace the dressing

Specific information on product intended use, warnings, precautions, and contraindications can be found in the Instructions for Use.

UNIQUE 360° HYPER-VENT SYSTEM

Simply remove from the pack and apply in any orientation. 512 vents to release air and prevent the development of tension pneumothorax. Smart geometric pattern design of 24 adhesive islands preventing creases from affecting vent performance. ²

SOLID ADHESION

Same hydrogel base technology as FOXSEAL™ occlusive dressing, supplied to NATO military forces.

RE-SEAL TAB

The easy-grip reseal tab allows you to peel the dressing off, apply decompression, and reseal when ready, maintaining strong adhesion. ³

512 Vents

FOXSEAL™ Vented performed at a steady low pressure in vitro (between 0.1 and 0.5 mm Hg), even when fully covered with heavy clothing. Minimising the risk of developing tension pneumothorax (circa 10 mm Hg).

Adhesion strength

consistently higher than the specification standard (4 N) across all dressings tested in vitro.

Tested in vitro

All dressings tested in vitro displayed high adhesion strength after being carried in an IFAK flat, rolled and folded over an 8-week period, in -24°C and 55°C (-11.2°F and 131°F). Consistently higher than the specification standard (4 N).

REFERENCES:

1. A hydrogel based dressing with film roll stock and an additional Polyurethane (PU) film layer covering a central soft valve. Smart radial design consists of 3 circles, each with 8 vents. A total of 24 vents and 512 venting pathways that minimise the risk of occlusion and provide a secure one way venting system.
2. Medtrade data on file report – P1093R (2019). Vented Foxseal- Performance Bench Studies (in-vitro).
3. Medtrade data on file report – P0165 (2019). Testing of adhesion properties of Chest Seal following burping (in-vitro).
4. Medtrade data on file report – P0128RIV (2021). Testing of Adhesive Technology used in Foxseal dressings under different environmental conditions (in-vitro).
5. Medtrade data on file report – Pl537R (2020). Phase 1: Vented Foxseal Competitor Flow Testing (in-vitro).
6. Medtrade data on file report – P1087R Rev 2 (2019). Vented Foxseal Environmental Studies (in-vitro).