North American Rescue ARS for Needle Decompression (3.25 Inch)

For the upgraded ARS® for Needle Decompression from North American Rescue, the best minds in the field were applied to the best available data. The result? Our patented design improves the probability of success when managing casualties who present with signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax.

To achieve this end, we participated in a two-year collaboration with pre-hospital providers. We continuously analyzed data obtained from ongoing combat operations for patients whose symptoms suggested a collapsed lung (difficulty in breathing, chest drains, etc.). We applied the Analytical Thinking, Evidence-based Medicine and Human Factors engineering model to identify inherent survival stress behaviors.

Then, North American Rescue went one step further. We incorporated failsafe characteristics into the product design. For example, an easy-open container protects the needle from damage during deployment. Also, we removed the flash cap from the needle system to allow immediate confirmation of placement.

Now also available with the same quality and reliability as our current 14 gauge version, the new 10 gauge ARS® provides the option of a needle/catheter that is approximately 60% larger in diameter for those customers looking for a larger gauge needle/catheter. The brown color-coded sterilization band and the catheter hub help to distinguish it from the original 14 gauge version, which is orange.

FEATURES

• Strong, reliable needle/catheter
  
• Rugged needle/catheter protective tube
• Easy ID textured twist top with handy clip
• Easy-open container for quick access
• Capless flash chamber for immediate confirmation of needle placement
• Convenient, compact size

SPECIFICATIONS

• Needle Size: 14 gauge x 3.25 in. OR 10 gauge x 3.25 inch
• Packaged: L 5.7 in. x W 0.7 in. x 0.8 in.
• Weight: 0.6 oz
  
• SEL#: 09MS-02-THOR

NSN: 6515-01-541-0635 (14 Gauge)
NSN: 6515-01-673-1701 (10 Gauge)