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Capnospot Pneumothorax Decompression Indicator

Name: Capnospot Pneumothorax Decompression Indicator
Brand: Pneumeric
Price: 49.0 CAD
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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Pneumeric · Decompression Confirmation

Capnospot® Pneumothorax Decompression Indicator

A colorimetric carbon-dioxide indicator that attaches by standard Luer fitting to a decompression needle or catheter you already carry, and changes colour blue to yellow in the presence of CO₂ — a visual confirmation that does not depend on hearing anything. Winner of the 2023 EMS World Expo Innovation Award. The needle is not included.

Colorimetric CO₂ indicatorStandard Luer fittingReadable in low lightNeedle not included

Listening for a hiss under rotor noise is not a confirmation method, it is a hope. A colour change is something two providers can look at and agree on.

What's Included

The indicator only. Read the second section before ordering — this device confirms a decompression, it does not perform one. Tap a section.

VIEW ▾What’s in the Package — indicator only

1× Pneumeric Capnospot® colorimetric CO₂ detection indicator — attaches to the distal hub of a decompression needle or catheter via a standard Luer fitting
Colorimetric element that changes blue → yellow in the presence of carbon dioxide, and reverts to blue when CO₂ is no longer present
Packaged weight 3.2 oz. Small, lightweight, and readable in low-light conditions per the manufacturer.

VIEW ▾Not Included — Sold Separately — read before ordering

The decompression needle or catheter itself. Pneumeric states the Capnospot is compatible with any Luer-compatible catheter, and names the NAR ARS® (10 Ga and 14 Ga), the Enhanced ARS® and the SPEAR® among them.
Skin prep, dressing and securing materials. This SKU is one indicator.

▾Specifications

Capnospot — specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	Pneumeric (Pneumeric Medical)
Device type	Colorimetric CO₂ detection indicator — a visual carbon-dioxide detection device
Mechanism	Colorimetric capnography — the indicator changes blue → yellow in the presence of CO₂, and reverts to blue when it is absent
Connection	Standard Luer fitting
Compatible devices	Any Luer-compatible decompression catheter; the manufacturer names NAR ARS® (10 Ga and 14 Ga), Enhanced ARS® and SPEAR®
Weight	3.2 oz
Low-light use	Manufacturer states the indicator is readable in low-light conditions
FDA statement (quoted)	"Used for more accurate placement of pneumothorax decompression devices than the current standard of care auditory assessments"
Recognition	2023 EMS World Expo Innovation Award winner
Needle / catheter	NOT included — attaches to your existing decompression device

Specifications are as published by Pneumeric. The FDA statement above is quoted, not paraphrased. The legacy version of this page also carried a 20–50% needle-decompression failure rate and an approximately 25% reduction in 24-hour mortality, attributed only to "published literature"; neither figure is reproduced here, because neither named a source a buyer could check. Confirmation timing, what to do when the indicator stays blue, and when to escalate are clinical decisions governed by your protocol and the manufacturer instructions for use.

▾Who Carries It

Flight, tactical and military medics performing needle decompression in environments where rotor, engine, gunfire or crowd noise makes an auditory confirmation worthless · EMS and critical-care transport crews who want an objective confirmation a receiving clinician can also see · Agencies already fielding ARS® or SPEAR® needles — the Luer fitting means the indicator layers onto the device already in the kit rather than replacing it · Training programmes teaching decompression confirmation as a discrete, checkable step.

Needle decompression is an invasive procedure. Who may perform it, at which site, on which patients and under what medical direction is set by licence, credentialing and local protocol — not by a product page. This listing describes a confirmation device and states clearly that no needle ships with it; it is not clinical instruction and does not substitute for accredited training or the manufacturer instructions for use.

Genuine Pneumeric

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

Built around MARCH. Every kit we sell maps to the MARCH protocol — Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia. Learn the sequence in our complete MARCH guide.

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

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30-Day Returns & Medical Safety

Returns: Unused, unopened equipment in original manufacturer packaging is eligible for return within 30 days of delivery.

Bio-Safety Notice: To ensure sterility and patient safety, medical consumables with opened or broken tamper-evident seals cannot be returned.

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Export Compliance

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does the Capnospot confirm needle decompression success?

The Capnospot uses colorimetric capnography — the same technology behind CO₂ detection indicators used in airway management — to detect elevated CO₂ in the tension pneumothorax space. When the catheter enters the pleural cavity, CO₂-rich air contacts the indicator and produces an unambiguous color change from blue to yellow within 5 seconds. This provides objective, binary confirmation ('yes' or 'no' for CO₂ presence) without relying on auditory assessment or subjective clinical impression.

What decompression devices is the Capnospot compatible with?

The Capnospot attaches via a standard Luer fitting and is compatible with virtually all commercially available needle decompression devices, including the NAR ARS® (10 Ga. and 14 Ga.), the NAR Enhanced ARS®, the NAR SPEAR®, and any other Luer-compatible needle or catheter system. The needle/catheter is not included with the Capnospot — it attaches to your existing decompression device. Note that Capnospot compatibility with specific decompression devices should be verified per manufacturer guidance.

What is the failure rate for standard needle decompression and how does the Capnospot address it?

Published literature documents a 20–50% needle thoracostomy failure rate in well-trained professionals — driven primarily by difficulty confirming pleural entry in noisy, high-stress environments. The Capnospot addresses this by providing visual, objective confirmation that eliminates the subjectivity of auditory assessment. Additionally, if the catheter loses patency after initial successful placement, the indicator reverts from yellow to blue — alerting the provider immediately and enabling faster corrective action.

Has the Capnospot received any FDA or regulatory recognition?

Yes. The FDA has stated that the Capnospot is 'used for more accurate placement of pneumothorax decompression devices than the current standard of care auditory assessments.' The Capnospot was also awarded the 2023 EMS World Expo Innovation Award — recognition from the emergency medical services community for a meaningful advance in point-of-care technology. Clinical data collected since its development at a leading healthcare organization demonstrates higher confirmation accuracy than clinical judgment alone.

Does the Capnospot work in dark or noisy environments?

Yes. The Capnospot was specifically designed for the operational and clinical environments where needle decompression is most likely to be performed — including helicopter transport, tactical casualty care, and mass casualty scenarios. Unlike auditory confirmation (which is severely degraded by helicopter rotor noise, gunfire, and crowd noise), the Capnospot's color change is a visual signal that functions regardless of ambient noise level. The indicator is also readable in low-light conditions, making it functional across day, night, and degraded visibility scenarios.