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FoxSeal™ by CELOX™ Medical · Non-Vented Chest Seal
FoxSeal™ Non-Vented Chest Seal — Twin Pack
Two sterile 5.1 × 5.2 in. occlusive chest seals in one flat pouch — an entry and an exit wound covered from a single package that fits an IFAK without folding. There is no valve: a corrugated, high-visibility peel tab lets you lift the edge to vent the chest, and the adhesive re-seals. Made by Medtrade Products, the maker of CELOX™, and distributed by Safeguard Medical.
2 seals per pouchNon-vented — vent by tabFlat-packed, no creaseRe-sealing adhesiveSterile · latex-free

A non-vented seal is the TCCC answer when no vented seal is at hand — and it only works if someone keeps watching the breathing and lifts the tab when it gets worse.

The short answer
What it is
A twin pack of sterile, non-vented occlusive chest seals, 5.1 × 5.2 in. each, with a peel tab for venting and re-sealing.
Use it for
Open or sucking chest wounds — both the entry and the exit wound. The TCCC Guidelines call for a vented seal first and a non-vented seal when no vented one is available.1
How it's used
Wipe the skin, peel the liner, center the seal on the out-breath and press it down. If breathing worsens, lift the tab to vent, then re-seal.4
Who carries it
Law enforcement, military and EMS responders, and trained civilians who need two seals in the smallest possible space.

At a glance

Type
Non-vented, valve-free
Seals per pouch
2
Seal size
5.1 × 5.2 in. (13 × 13.2 cm)
Pouch
6.25 in. (15.88 cm) square
Venting
Corrugated peel tab, re-sealing adhesive
Wound coverage
Up to 15 cm long
Adhesion data
−18 °C to +55 °C (in vitro)
Item
REF 20-350
FDA
Class I, 510(k)-exempt

10 things to know about FoxSeal

What a non-vented seal is for, how to vent it, and the two warnings printed on the pouch.

  1. 01

    Two seals in one pouch

    Each sterile pouch holds two occlusive dressings, 5.1 × 5.2 in. (13 × 13.2 cm) each, so an entry and an exit wound are covered from one package.4,5

  2. 02

    Made by the maker of CELOX™

    FoxSeal is manufactured by Medtrade Products Ltd — the company behind CELOX™ hemostatics — and distributed in the United States by Safeguard Medical as REF 20-350.4,5

  3. 03

    Flat, never folded

    The seals ride flat in a 6.25 in. (15.88 cm) square pouch that fits an IFAK without folding.3 Medtrade's point: a dressing stored folded can carry a permanent crease that keeps it from sealing.6

  4. 04

    No valve — the tab is the vent

    FoxSeal is valve-free by design. A corrugated, high-visibility peel tab lets you lift the edge to vent the chest, and the adhesive re-seals afterward.3,6 The pouch instruction: use the tab to vent and re-seal, if required.4

  5. 05

    Where a non-vented seal fits

    The TCCC Guidelines call for a vented chest seal on every open or sucking chest wound, and a non-vented seal when no vented one is available. Either way, the casualty is monitored for a developing tension pneumothorax and the seal is burped or removed if breathing worsens.1,9

  6. 06

    Why the watching matters

    In swine with an open chest wound, vented and unvented seals both improved breathing at first. When air kept leaking into the chest, the unvented seal led to tension pneumothorax after about 1.4 L; the vented seal did not.8 A non-vented seal needs a responder who keeps reassessing and lifts the tab.

  7. 07

    Adhesive for wet or hairy skin

    Medtrade and Safeguard describe the adhesive as working on wet or hairy skin, with adhesion performance demonstrated at −18 °C (0 °F) and +55 °C (131 °F) in Medtrade's in-vitro testing.3,6 Wipe dirt and fluid off the skin first — it is step one on the pouch.4

  8. 08

    Covers wounds up to 15 cm long

    Each seal is rated for injuries up to 15 cm in maximum length.3

  9. 09

    Two warnings on the pouch

    It is not meant to be used to improvise a three-sided (flutter-valve) dressing, and a decompression needle is never placed through it.4

  10. 10

    Not evidence-based standard — and neither is any chest seal

    The Evidence-Based Standard Devices & Adjuncts list has no chest-seal entries.2 Absence from the list does not by itself mean a product was tested and failed. FoxSeal is sterile, not made with natural rubber latex, and listed with the FDA as a Class I, 510(k)-exempt occlusive wound dressing.4,5,7

How to apply FoxSeal

The five steps on the pouch, inside the TCCC approach to an open chest wound.

  1. 1
    Find every hole. Expose the chest and check the back, the sides and the armpits — the back is the wound people miss. Never pack gauze into a chest wound.
  2. 2
    Cover it now. Put a gloved hand over the hole — or have the casualty use their own — while you tear the pouch open at any of the four notches.3
  3. 3
    Wipe the skin. Wipe dirt and fluid from the skin around the wound.4
  4. 4
    Grip the tab, peel the liner. Take out one FoxSeal, grip the tab and peel the clear liner to expose the adhesive.4
  5. 5
    Center it on the out-breath. Place the dressing centered on the wound, adhesive side down — preferably as the casualty breathes out, when pressure inside the chest is lower.4
  6. 6
    Press it down all around. Firmly press the dressing to the skin around the wound to seal it.4
  7. 7
    Seal the second hole. If there is another wound, repeat with the second seal from the same pouch.4
  8. 8
    Watch — and lift the tab if breathing worsens. Unconscious and breathing: recovery position. Conscious: a position of comfort, often sitting up. If breathing gets worse, lift the edge with the tab to vent, then re-seal, or remove the seal; trained providers decompress as the TCCC Guidelines direct — never through the dressing.1,4
Train before you need it. FoxSeal is single use and made for trained emergency responders.4 Practice the out-breath placement and the tab vent on a chest seal application trainer, and keep the live pouch sealed in the kit.

Where it fits

Use it for
  • Open or sucking chest wounds when no vented seal is available1
  • Entry and exit wounds — two seals in one pouch4
  • IFAKs and pouches where space is tight — the pouch stays flat3
  • Securing a water-impermeable cover over eviscerated abdominal organs that cannot be replaced; the TCCC Guidelines name a chest seal as one adhesive option1
Not for
  • First choice when a vented seal is at hand — TCCC puts vented first1
  • Improvising a three-sided (flutter-valve) dressing4
  • A decompression needle through the dressing4
  • Packing — never pack anything into the chest or abdomen
  • Routine use on a patient receiving positive-pressure ventilation — the NAEMSP position is that chest seals may be harmful there12

The evidence

No study has tested FoxSeal by name. These are the studies that define where a non-vented seal fits.

Study Evidence type What was studied What it found
Kheirabadi et al., J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2013 Animal · swine Vented vs unvented seal on an open chest wound with ongoing air leak, 8 swine Both seals improved breathing at first; the unvented seal led to tension pneumothorax after ~1.4 L of air, the vented seal prevented it
Schauer et al., J Spec Oper Med 2017 Human · combat registry Prehospital Trauma Registry, Afghanistan: 62 casualties with gunshot or puncture wounds to the chest 74.2% received a chest seal; most seals placed were not vented, despite the guideline change to vented seals
Butler et al., J Spec Oper Med 2013 Expert review · guideline change TCCC Guidelines Change 13-02 on open pneumothorax Vented chest seal first; non-vented if no vented seal is available; monitor and burp, remove or decompress
Kuhlwilm, J Spec Oper Med 2021 Expert review Chest-seal studies compared with eight international guidelines Vented seals appear superior; most guidelines prefer them, but some civilian guidelines do not
Lyng et al. (NAEMSP), Prehosp Emerg Care 2024 Expert review · position statement Structured literature review on EMS care of traumatic pneumothorax EMS may consider a vented seal in spontaneously breathing patients; seals may be harmful with positive-pressure ventilation

Animal data drive the vented-first rule; the combat registry shows how often non-vented seals were still the ones placed.11 Adhesion figures for FoxSeal are the manufacturer's in-vitro data.

How it compares

Other ways to put two seals — or one vented seal — in the kit.

FoxSeal™ Twin Pack SAM® Chest Seal Combo Russell Chest Seal® Sentinel™ Chest Seal
In the package 2 non-vented seals 2 seals — 1 valved, 1 non-valved 1 vented seal 1 vented seal + gauze wipe
How it vents No valve — lift the peel tab to vent, then re-seal TRUFLOW™ raised-dome one-way valve (valved seal only) Four peripheral apertures in a laminar hydrogel dressing Dual vents: blood out the lower vent, air out the upper
Seal size 5.1 × 5.2 in. (13 × 13.2 cm) 7 × 7 in. (17.8 cm), oval 8 × 6 in. (20.3 × 15.2 cm) 6.5 × 6.5 in. (DLA record)
Role under TCCC When no vented seal is available Vented seal first; non-valved for a second wound Vented — first choice Vented — first choice
FDA status Class I, 510(k)-exempt FDA-cleared, K102403 Class I, 510(k)-exempt Class I, 510(k)-exempt
evidence-based standard No — the list names no chest seal No — the list names no chest seal No — the list names no chest seal No — the list names no chest seal

Designs and sizes from each manufacturer; the Sentinel's size from its DLA record. TCCC role per the TCCC Guidelines.1

Build the system

Vented seals for first choice, the maker's hemostatic, a kit that carries FoxSeal, the trainer, and the rest of the IFAK.

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Questions buyers ask

▾Is FoxSeal evidence-based standard?

No. The Evidence-Based Standard Devices & Adjuncts list (15 December 2021) has no chest-seal entries, so no chest seal from any maker is evidence-based standard by name.2 Absence from the list does not by itself mean a product was tested and failed.

▾Is a non-vented seal the wrong choice?

No. The TCCC Guidelines put a vented seal first and a non-vented seal next when no vented one is available, with close monitoring either way.1 In animal testing, vented seals prevented tension pneumothorax better when air kept leaking into the chest,8 and most international guidelines prefer them — but some civilian guidelines do not consider a vented seal superior when other ways to relieve tension are at hand.10

▾How do I vent it?

Lift the edge with the corrugated tab to let air escape, then press it back down — the adhesive re-seals.3,4,6 Removing the seal is also an option.

▾What if breathing gets worse after the seal is on?

Treat it as a possible tension pneumothorax: lift the tab to vent, or remove the seal. Trained providers decompress the chest as the TCCC Guidelines direct — never through the dressing.1,4

▾Will it stick to a sweaty, wet or hairy chest?

The manufacturer describes the adhesive as working on wet or hairy skin, with in-vitro adhesion data at −18 °C and +55 °C.3,6 Wipe dirt and fluid away first, and press the whole edge down.4

▾I'm a bystander without a chest seal. What do I do?

Cover the hole with a gloved hand, or have the casualty press their own hand over it. If you have tape and something airtight — a plastic wrapper or bag — you can improvise a cover, but it is hard to do well. Unconscious and breathing: recovery position. Conscious: let them find a position of comfort, often sitting up. Keep watching the breathing until EMS arrives. Whether civilians should carry chest seals at all is debated, and guidelines differ.10

▾Does a chest seal belong on a patient being ventilated with a bag?

Not routinely. The National Association of EMS Physicians states EMS may consider a vented seal in spontaneously breathing patients with an open pneumothorax, but that in patients receiving positive-pressure ventilation chest seals may be harmful and are not recommended.12

▾What exactly is in the pack?

One sterile foil pouch, REF 20-350, holding two FoxSeal occlusive dressings of 5.1 × 5.2 in. (13 × 13.2 cm) each.4,5 One pouch covers an entry and an exit wound.

▾Can I cut it or tape it into a three-sided dressing?

No. The pouch warning states FoxSeal is not intended to be used to improvise a three-sided (flutter-valve) dressing.4 Apply it whole and vent with the tab.

Package & specifications

▾In the package — two sterile non-vented seals
  • 2× FoxSeal™ occlusive chest seals, 5.1 × 5.2 in. (13 × 13.2 cm), each with a corrugated high-visibility peel tab and re-sealing adhesive
  • One flat sterile foil pouch, 6.25 in. (15.88 cm) square, with four tear notches — REF 20-350
  • Sterilized by irradiation. Single use. Not made with natural rubber latex.
▾Full specifications
Specification Detail
Manufacturer Medtrade Products Ltd (CELOX™ Medical) — Crewe, United Kingdom
U.S. distribution Safeguard US Operating, LLC (Safeguard Medical)
Product FoxSeal™ occlusive dressing for open chest wounds — non-vented, twin pack
Item number REF 20-350 (manufacturer code FG05814491)
Contents 2 occlusive chest seals in one pouch
Seal size 5.1 × 5.2 in. (13 × 13.2 cm)
Pouch 6.25 × 6.25 in. (15.88 × 15.88 cm), four tear notches
Venting Valve-free; corrugated, high-visibility peel tab lifts the edge to vent; adhesive re-seals
Adhesive Re-sealing; described for wet or hairy skin; adhesion performance demonstrated at −18 °C (0 °F) and +55 °C (131 °F), in vitro (manufacturer)
Wound coverage Injuries up to 15 cm maximum length
Sterility / use Sterile (irradiation), single use
Latex Not made with natural rubber latex
Warnings Not for improvising a three-sided (flutter-valve) dressing; do not place a decompression needle through the dressing
FDA Occlusive wound dressing, product code NAD, 21 CFR 878.4020 — FDA-registered, Class I (510(k)-exempt)
Packaging Blue — Respiration in Safeguard Medical's RAMPART™ color-coded system
TCCC status Non-vented chest seal — used when no vented seal is available, per the TCCC Guidelines; not evidence-based standard — the evidence-based list names no chest seal
▾References — 12 sources
  1. Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care. Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Guidelines, 1 May 2026.
  2. Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care. Evidence-Based Standard Devices & Adjuncts, 15 December 2021.
  3. Safeguard Medical. FoxSeal™ product pages (items 20-300 and 20-350) — capabilities, product attributes and packaged size, safeguardmedical.com.
  4. Medtrade Products Ltd / Safeguard US Operating, LLC. FoxSeal™ pouch labeling, instructions for use and warnings, REF 20-350, FG05814491, issue date 22 February 2024.
  5. National Library of Medicine. AccessGUDID device record: FOXSEAL – CMS, catalog 20-350, version FG05814491, primary DI 15060206630700, Medtrade Products Limited; device size 5.12 × 5.24 in.
  6. CELOX™ Medical (Medtrade Products Ltd). FOXSEAL™ product information — crease-free storage, valve-free design, re-sealing adhesive, in-vitro adhesion data on file. celoxmedical.com.
  7. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Product classification NAD (Dressing, Wound, Occlusive), 21 CFR 878.4020, Class I, 510(k)-exempt; Establishment Registration & Device Listing, Medtrade Products Ltd, Crewe, UK.
  8. Kheirabadi BS, Terrazas IB, Koller A, et al. Vented versus unvented chest seals for treatment of pneumothorax and prevention of tension pneumothorax in a swine model. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2013;75(1):150–156.
  9. Butler FK Jr, DuBose JJ, Otten EJ, et al. Management of open pneumothorax in Tactical Combat Casualty Care: TCCC Guidelines Change 13-02. J Spec Oper Med. 2013;13(3):81–86.
  10. Kuhlwilm V. The use of chest seals in treating sucking chest wounds: a comparison of existing evidence and guideline recommendations. J Spec Oper Med. 2021;21(1):94–101.
  11. Schauer SG, April MD, Naylor JF, et al. Chest seal placement for penetrating chest wounds by prehospital ground forces in Afghanistan. J Spec Oper Med. 2017;17(3):85–89.
  12. Lyng JW, Ward C, Angelidis M, et al. Prehospital trauma compendium: traumatic pneumothorax care — position statement and resource document of NAEMSP. Prehosp Emerg Care. Published online 4 December 2024. doi:10.1080/10903127.2024.2416978.
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CLINICAL RATIONALE

Chest Seals in Thoracic Trauma

Chest seals are critical life-saving tools for treating open chest wounds (sucking chest wounds) that disrupt the negative pressure needed for normal breathing.
When air enters the pleural space through a penetrating injury, it prevents the lung from fully expanding and may lead to a tension pneumothorax — a life-threatening condition if not addressed promptly.
Properly applied chest seals restore intrathoracic pressure balance and allow the injured lung to re-expand, buying vital time until definitive care or decompression is available.

1. Vented Chest Seals

Clinical Rationale (Vented):

Vented chest seals feature one-way valves or channels that allow trapped air and fluids to escape from the chest cavity while preventing further air entry.
This controlled venting mechanism reduces the risk of developing a tension pneumothorax and is recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) for most open thoracic injuries when the vent remains unobstructed.
In tactical and emergency medical settings, vented seals maintain proper intrathoracic pressure dynamics and help stabilize respiration during evacuation.

  • Allows air and blood to escape while blocking additional air entry
  • Recommended by CoTCCC for most penetrating chest wounds
  • Prevents progression to tension pneumothorax
  • Effective during movement and transport phases

2. Non-Vented Chest Seals

Clinical Rationale (Non-Vented):

Non-vented chest seals provide a fully occlusive barrier that prevents any external air from entering the pleural cavity.
These are preferred when environmental factors — such as dust, debris, heavy clothing, or complex wound locations — could obstruct a vent or prevent it from functioning properly.
Non-vented models are especially effective when there are multiple wounds or when both sides of the chest are compromised.

  • Creates an airtight seal to stop further air intrusion
  • Ideal for contaminated or complex wound environments
  • Preferred for posterior or multiple thoracic injuries
  • Simple and reliable under stress conditions

3. Twin Pack / Dual Application

Clinical Rationale (Twin Pack):

Twin chest seal packs are designed for simultaneous coverage of entry and exit wounds or multiple penetrating thoracic injuries.
Applying seals to both anterior and posterior wounds prevents air intrusion from either side and ensures consistent intrathoracic pressure stabilization.
This configuration allows medics and responders to treat through-and-through injuries quickly and efficiently without improvisation.

  • Enables rapid treatment of entry and exit wounds
  • Maintains consistent chest pressure across both sides
  • Optimized for tactical and prehospital trauma management
  • Reduces need for multiple packages or improvised seals

4. Training Chest Seals

Clinical Rationale (Training):

Training chest seals replicate the adhesive strength and venting design of operational models using non-sterile materials.
They are intended for classroom, simulation, and scenario-based instruction, allowing responders to practice correct placement, adhesion, and vent inspection without wasting live medical gear.
Consistent repetition with realistic trainers develops muscle memory and speed during actual trauma incidents.

  • Simulates vented or occlusive seal behavior for realistic training
  • Promotes correct placement and adhesion technique
  • Preserves sterile operational supplies
  • Ideal for EMT, tactical, and civilian responder courses

Clinical Summary

Chest seals play a pivotal role in preventing death from tension pneumothorax, one of the leading causes of preventable trauma mortality.
Both vented and non-vented designs serve distinct operational needs, while twin and training packs ensure preparedness across all care phases — from education to battlefield or civilian emergencies.

  • Vented: Allows controlled egress of trapped air; standard CoTCCC-recommended choice.
  • Non-Vented: Fully occlusive; best for debris-rich or posterior wound sites.
  • Twin Pack: Provides coverage for through-and-through injuries.
  • Training: Non-sterile practice tool for skill retention and readiness.

By re-establishing chest wall integrity and controlling air movement, chest seals restore lung expansion and stabilize respiratory mechanics until advanced medical care is available.

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