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TacMed™ BLAST® Bandage

Name: TacMed™ BLAST® Bandage
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PRODUCT INFORMATION

TacMed Solutions™ · Large-Wound Dressing

TacMed™ BLAST® Bandage

A 19.5 × 19.5 in. non-adherent sterile wound pad on an attached 4 in. elastic wrap, with a removable plastic occlusive sheet behind the pad — packed to about the size of a 4 in. combat bandage. Built to package a traumatic amputation stump, cover a burn or a large pattern of shrapnel wounds, and cover exposed abdominal contents. 3.8 oz, NSN 6510-01-586-4314.

19.5 × 19.5 in. sterile padRemovable occlusive sheetControl strips + securing clip3.8 ozNSN 6510-01-586-4314

A 4 in. bandage cannot dress an above-knee amputation or a burned back. The BLAST Bandage can — after the tourniquet is on.

The short answer

What it is

A large-area trauma dressing: a 19.5 × 19.5 in. non-adherent sterile pad with an attached 4 in. elastic wrap and a removable plastic occlusive sheet, in one sterile package.

Use it for

TacMed's stated use: coverage and treatment of large wound patterns and burns — an amputation stump after the tourniquet, a burned or shrapnel-peppered chest or back, exposed abdominal contents.

How it's used

Tourniquet and packing first where they are needed. Then pad on the wound, printed side out, wrap the elastic around it, lock it with the securing clip, and keep the tourniquet visible.

Who carries it

Combat medics and tactical teams, EMS and rescue units, and the medic and response bags built for blast and mass-casualty events.

At a glance

Wound pad

19.5 × 19.5 in., non-adherent, sterile

Occlusive sheet

15.8 × 15.8 in., removable

Elastic wrap

52.5 × 4 in., control strips, clip

Unrolled length

72 in.

Package

9.5 × 6.5 × 2.5 in.

Compacted

5 × 3 × 2.5 in.

Weight

3.8 oz (108 g)

Shelf life

6 years from sterilization

NSN

6510-01-586-4314

FDA

Class I, 510(k)-exempt

12 things to know about the BLAST Bandage

What it covers, what each part is for, where the TCCC Guidelines put it, and what it is not.

01

A pad big enough for a back or a chest

The non-adherent sterile wound pad measures 19.5 × 19.5 in. on TacMed's specification sheet — TacMed markets it as a 20 × 20 in. treatment area — large enough to cover the entire back or chest of most casualties.^3,4
02

It packs like a 4 in. bandage

The package is 9.5 × 6.5 × 2.5 in. and compacts to 5 × 3 × 2.5 in.; the whole bandage weighs 3.8 oz.⁴ TacMed's point: about the size of a standard 4 in. combat bandage.³
03

Designed around the amputation stump

TacMed's patent for the BLAST describes dressing a severed limb: an oversized pad placed against the stump, folded over to envelope it, and held by an elastic bandage attached at a right angle to a corner of the pad.⁷ Any traumatic amputation gets a limb tourniquet first; the BLAST dresses the stump.¹
04

For burns and large pattern wounds

TacMed's intended use is coverage and treatment of large wound patterns and burns.⁴ The TCCC Guidelines direct covering a burn with dry, sterile dressings, and warn that burn casualties are particularly prone to hypothermia.¹
05

An occlusive sheet behind the pad

A plastic occlusive sheet sits behind the wound pad and comes out when needed; TacMed's specification sheet sizes it at 15.8 × 15.8 in. (40 × 40 cm).^3,4 TacMed's stated use for it: covering abdominal contents to cut the loss of heat and moisture.³
06

Evisceration: cover, don't force

The TCCC Guidelines: control bleeding, rinse gross contamination, and cover exposed bowel with a moist sterile dressing or a sterile water-impermeable covering; a single brief attempt to reduce is allowed only when there is no leakage and no active bleeding — never force contents back.^1,8
07

Open chest wound: a chest seal comes first

TacMed describes the sheet for sealing chest wounds.³ The TCCC Guidelines call for a vented chest seal on an open or sucking chest wound, and a non-vented seal when no vented one is available.¹ A plain occlusive sheet works as a non-vented seal: watch breathing, and burp or lift it if breathing gets worse.¹
08

Brakes and a clip

Hook-and-loop control strips built into the elastic prevent accidental unrolling and give multiple points of grip so the elastic does not slip while you wrap — TacMed calls out amputations as where they help most. A securing clip locks the bandage and frees your hands.^3,4
09

Not a hemostatic, and not a junctional device

The BLAST pad carries no clotting agent and does not replace packing. A deep wound, or a wound in the groin, armpit or neck, is packed first and held; the BLAST can cover a large area over it. Never pack the chest or abdomen. Hands come first: across studies, direct manual pressure stopped bleeding faster than pressure dressings,¹³ while an elastic compression dressing over gauze controlled 87% of bleeding wounds in one field series.⁹
10

Sterile, latex-free, six-year shelf life

Packaged sterile, single use, with a shelf life of 6 years from the date of sterilization.^4,5 Materials: ABS, latex-free elastic, nylon, non-woven polyester and a thermo-bonded rayon filler.⁴
11

NSN-assigned and FDA-registered

NSN 6510-01-586-4314, issued each.⁶ AccessGUDID lists it as a compression dressing — FDA product code MHW, Class I, exempt from premarket notification — under DI 00818630010289.⁵
12

Know which side goes down

The outer face of the pad is printed "OTHER SIDE TOWARD WOUND" — the printing faces out, the unprinted side goes on the wound.³

How to apply the BLAST Bandage

Bleeding control first, then coverage — the order taught in TCCC and TECC.

1

Tourniquet first. Any traumatic amputation and any life-threatening limb bleed get a tourniquet. Under threat or with the source hidden: high and tight, over clothing. Once exposed: on bare skin 2–3 in. above the wound, never across a joint.¹
2

Pack what needs packing. Deep or junctional wounds are packed — power ball on the bleeding vessel, every corner tight — and held: at least 3 minutes or the labeled time for hemostatic gauze,¹ at least 10 minutes for plain gauze, or until bleeding stops. Never pack the chest or abdomen.
3

Open and orient the pad. Tear the pouch, unfold the pad, and put the unprinted side on the wound — the printed "OTHER SIDE TOWARD WOUND" face goes out.³
4

Amputation stump: envelope it. Place the pad against the stump, fold it over to envelope the end of the limb, and wrap the attached elastic around the limb and the folded pad.⁷
5

Large wound or burn: cover and wrap. Lay the pad over the area and wrap the elastic to hold it. Use the control strips to keep the roll from running away, then lock it with the securing clip.^3,4
6

Keep the tourniquet visible. Do not bury a tourniquet under the dressing. The TCCC Guidelines direct that every tourniquet be exposed and clearly marked with its time of application.¹
7

Abdomen or chest. Exposed bowel: cover with a moist sterile dressing or the water-impermeable sheet, never force it back. Open chest wound: chest seal first; a sheet used instead is a non-vented seal — watch breathing and burp it if breathing worsens.¹
8

Reassess and keep them warm. Check circulation beyond the wrap and loosen it if it is cutting off a limb where no tourniquet is intended. Wrap the casualty against heat loss — burn casualties chill fast.¹

Train before you need it. Practice folding the pad around a limb end and wrapping it with the control strips on a training manikin or a partner. The BLAST Bandage is sterile and single use — keep your live bandage sealed for the casualty.

Where it fits

Use it for

Dressing a traumatic amputation stump once the tourniquet is on^1,7
Burns — a large dry, sterile covering^1,4
Large pattern wounds: shrapnel, blast and wide abrasions across a back, chest or limb
Covering exposed abdominal contents with the occlusive sheet^1,3

Not for

Controlling life-threatening limb bleeding — tourniquet first¹
Replacing packing in a deep or junctional wound — pack first, then cover
An open chest wound when a chest seal is at hand — vented seal first¹
Covering a tourniquet — keep it exposed and marked¹
Reuse — single use only⁵

The evidence

The guidance and studies behind large-wound coverage and compression dressings — what each tested, and how strong it is.

Study	Evidence type	What was studied	What it found
*Riesberg et al., J Spec Oper Med* 2021**	Expert review · guideline change	evidence-based systematic review of abdominal evisceration management, TCCC Guideline Change 20-02	Cover exposed bowel with a moist sterile dressing or sterile water-impermeable covering; transparent covering preferred if bowel cannot be reduced
*Naimer et al., Mil Med* 2006**	Human · prospective field series	Elastic adhesive compression dressing over gauze, 62 consecutive bleeding wounds from penetrating trauma	Full bleeding control 87%, significantly reduced 11%; no significant complications; no comparison group
*Charlton et al., Prehosp Emerg Care* 2021**	Systematic review	107 studies, 22,798 patients, of bleeding-control methods suitable for first aid providers	Direct manual compression reached hemostasis faster than pressure dressings or devices; very low certainty

These sources address the jobs the BLAST does — covering eviscerated bowel and holding compression over a wound — not the BLAST Bandage itself. Its design rests on TacMed's patented amputation-dressing method.⁷

How it compares

The trauma dressings a buyer most often weighs against the BLAST Bandage.

	BLAST® Bandage	OLAES® Modular 4 in.	Battle Bandage®	Compact Trauma Bandage®
Maker	TacMed Solutions	TacMed Solutions	Safeguard Medical	TacMed Solutions
Wound pad	19.5 × 19.5 in., non-adherent, sterile	Non-adherent pad with 3 m of packing gauze inside	8 × 8 in. sterile cotton gauze	5.5 × 4 in. sterile pad
Occlusive sheet	Yes — 15.8 × 15.8 in., behind the pad	Yes — plastic sheet behind the pad	No	No
Wrap	Elastic, 4 in., with control strips and securing clip	Elastic, with control strips	Clear, self-adhering, 6 ft × 4 in.	Elastic, 60 × 4 in., hook closure
Built for	Large wound patterns, amputation stumps and burns	Moderate hemorrhage	Covering and compressing a wound	Moderate hemorrhage and covering wounds
Weight	3.8 oz (108 g)	3 oz (85 g)	2.5 oz	1.8 oz (51 g)
evidence-based standard	No	No	No	No

BLAST, OLAES and Compact Trauma Bandage figures from TacMed specification sheets;^4,10,11 Battle Bandage figures from Safeguard Medical.¹² The Evidence-Based Standard Devices & Adjuncts list names limb tourniquets and hemostatic dressings but no trauma or pressure dressings.²

Build the system

The tourniquet and packing that come before it, the chest seal and burn care beside it, and the warmth after it.

C-A-T® Gen 7

evidence-based standard limb tourniquet — on before the BLAST

QuikClot® Combat Gauze®

Packing for deep and junctional wounds

OLAES® Modular Bandage

TacMed's pressure bandage for smaller wounds

HyFin® Vent Chest Seal

Vented seal for an open chest wound

Dry Sterile Burn Dressing XL

Dry sterile burn cover

Blizzard IFAK Blanket

Hypothermia prevention after wound care

TacMed™ Control Wrap

Extra braked elastic for a big dressing

Stump/Abdominal ETD

NAR's stump and abdominal dressing

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Questions buyers ask

▾Is the BLAST Bandage evidence-based standard?

No. The Evidence-Based Standard Devices & Adjuncts list (15 December 2021) names limb tourniquets and hemostatic dressings; it names no trauma or pressure dressings at all.² Absence from the list does not by itself mean a product was tested and failed.

▾Does it control bleeding from an amputation?

The tourniquet controls the bleeding; the BLAST dresses the stump. The TCCC Guidelines call for a limb tourniquet on any traumatic amputation, even one that is barely bleeding.¹ Then the pad envelopes the stump and the elastic holds it.⁷

▾How big is it?

TacMed's specification sheet measures the wound pad at 19.5 × 19.5 in. and the occlusive sheet at 15.8 × 15.8 in.; TacMed's product copy rounds the treatment area to 20 × 20 in.^3,4 Either way it covers the back or chest of most adults, in a package about the size of a 4 in. combat bandage.

▾Can I use it on a burn?

Yes. The TCCC Guidelines direct covering burns with dry, sterile dressings, and for burns over 20% of the body considering a heat-reflective shell or survival blanket to cover them and prevent hypothermia.¹ The BLAST pad is a large sterile cover; keep the casualty warm.

▾What is the occlusive sheet for?

Covering exposed abdominal contents to limit the loss of heat and moisture.³ The TCCC Guidelines accept a sterile water-impermeable covering for exposed bowel; never force the contents back.¹

▾Can the sheet seal a chest wound?

It can cover one, but a chest seal is the first choice: vented, or non-vented if no vented seal is available.¹ Used on the chest, the sheet acts as a non-vented seal — check the back for an exit wound, watch breathing, and burp or lift the sheet if breathing gets worse.¹

▾Do I pack the wound first?

If the wound is deep, or in the groin, armpit or neck, yes — pack it and hold pressure, then cover. Never pack the chest or abdomen.

▾Is it sterile, and how long does it last?

Yes, it is packaged sterile and single use, with a shelf life of 6 years from the date of sterilization.^4,5 The elastic is latex-free.⁴

▾Is it the same BLAST Bandage the military stocks?

Yes — the federal stock record lists TacMed's BLAST under NSN 6510-01-586-4314, issued each.⁶

Package & specifications

▾In the package — one sterile bandage

1× BLAST® Bandage: 19.5 × 19.5 in. non-adherent sterile wound pad with an attached 4 in. elastic wrap (52.5 in.)
Removable plastic occlusive sheet, 15.8 × 15.8 in., stored behind the pad
Hook-and-loop control strips and a securing clip, built in
Sterile, single use, 3.8 oz. Tourniquet, packing gauze and chest seal sold separately.

▾Full specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	Tactical Medical Solutions, LLC (TacMed Solutions™) — Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Product	BLAST® Bandage
Product number	BLAST
NSN	6510-01-586-4314 — unit of issue: each
GTIN (UDI)	00818630010289
Intended use (manufacturer)	Coverage and treatment of large wound patterns and burns
Wound pad	19.5 × 19.5 in. (49.5 × 49.5 cm), non-adherent, sterile
Occlusive sheet	15.8 × 15.8 in. (40 × 40 cm), plastic, removable, behind the pad
Elastic wrap	52.5 × 4 in.; unrolled length 72 in. (182.9 cm)
Features	Hook-and-loop control strips; securing clip
Package	9.5 × 6.5 × 2.5 in. (24.1 × 16.5 × 6.4 cm); compacted 5 × 3 × 2.5 in. (12.7 × 7.6 × 6.4 cm)
Weight	3.8 oz (108 g)
Materials	ABS, elastic (latex-free), nylon, polyester (non-woven), rayon (thermo-bonded filler)
Sterility / use	Sterile, single use
Shelf life	6 years from date of sterilization
FDA	Compression dressing, product code MHW, 21 CFR 880.5075 — FDA-registered, Class I (510(k)-exempt)
Patent	U.S. 7,663,015
TCCC status	Not on the Evidence-Based Standard Devices & Adjuncts list, which names no trauma or pressure dressings

▾References — 13 sources

Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care. Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Guidelines, 1 May 2026.
Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care. Evidence-Based Standard Devices & Adjuncts, 15 December 2021.
Tactical Medical Solutions (TacMed Solutions™). BLAST® Bandage product information and product images, product # BLAST (tacmedsolutions.com).
Tactical Medical Solutions. BLAST® Bandage specification sheet, V3.2 (2024).
National Library of Medicine. AccessGUDID device record, Blast Bandage, catalog BLAST, Tactical Medical Solutions, LLC — DI 00818630010289; FDA product code MHW (Dressing, Compression), Class I, 21 CFR 880.5075, premarket exempt; sterile.
Defense Logistics Agency. Federal Logistics Information System record, NSN 6510-01-586-4314 (Bandage, Hemorrhage Control; part number BLAST).
Johnson RA. Traumatic amputation and wound dressing. U.S. Patent 7,663,015 B2, granted 16 February 2010 (assignee Tactical Medical Solutions); listed for the BLAST® Bandage in TacMed's patent numbers (3 December 2025).
Riesberg JC, Gurney JM, Morgan M, et al. The management of abdominal evisceration in Tactical Combat Casualty Care: TCCC Guideline Change 20-02. J Spec Oper Med. 2021;21(4):138–142.
Naimer SA, Tanami M, Malichi A, Moryosef D. Control of traumatic wound bleeding by compression with a compact elastic adhesive dressing. Mil Med. 2006;171(7):644–647.
Tactical Medical Solutions. OLAES® Modular Bandage specification sheet, V3.0 (June 2021), and product information (tacmedsolutions.com).
Tactical Medical Solutions. Compact Trauma Bandage® specification sheet, V1.1 (2023).
Safeguard Medical. Battle Bandage® product information and package label, item 32-700 (safeguardmedical.com).
Charlton NP, Swain JM, Brozek JL, et al. Control of severe, life-threatening external bleeding in the out-of-hospital setting: a systematic review. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2021;25(2):235–267.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the TacMed BLAST Combat Wound Bandage designed to treat?

The TacMed™ BLAST® Combat Wound Bandage by Tactical Medical Solutions is purpose-built for traumatic amputations, large-pattern blast wounds, abdominal injuries, and severe burns — the wound types that define IED and explosive trauma. Its 20" × 20" deployed treatment area is large enough to cover the entire back or chest of most casualties, or wrap fully around an amputated limb with room to build pressure. Standard 4" or 6" combat bandages lack the surface area to adequately address these wound profiles; the BLAST® solves this with a compact-packed large-format dressing that requires no additional improvisation.

How large is the BLAST Bandage when packed, and how does the deployed area compare?

When packaged, the BLAST® measures 4" H × 7" W × 2.5" D at 3.8 oz — the same footprint as a standard 4" combat bandage. When deployed, the non-adherent wound pad expands to a 20" × 20" treatment area (approximately 50.8 cm × 50.8 cm), and the removable occlusive layer covers 19" × 19". This ratio of deployed coverage to packed size is unmatched in the category. The compact packing means the BLAST® can be carried in any IFAK or trauma kit designed for standard combat bandages without requiring additional storage space.

What is the removable occlusive layer inside the BLAST Bandage used for?

The 19" × 19" occlusive layer stored within the BLAST® packaging serves two primary secondary functions: for abdominal evisceration wounds, it is applied directly over exposed abdominal contents (without attempting to replace them) to retain heat and moisture, preventing tissue desiccation and hypothermia onset during evacuation. For burns, the occlusive layer is applied as a moisture-retaining burn dressing to minimize transdermal fluid loss from large burned surfaces. The dual-use nature of this layer makes the BLAST® the correct primary bandage for blast trauma kits where the wound profile is unpredictable.

How do the control-strip brakes assist with amputation dressing?

Wrapping an amputated limb stump is uniquely challenging because the irregular, bleeding surface lacks a consistent circumference for elastic bandage tension. Standard elastic bandages slip and unroll on these surfaces, requiring a second responder to hold tension while the first applies the dressing. The BLAST®'s control-strip brakes — built into the elastic wrap at intervals — create multiple adhesion points along the wrap length, preventing slippage and enabling single-provider application to an irregular stump without assistance. This is a critical operational capability in trauma scenarios where providers are outnumbered by casualties.

In what TCCC scenarios should the BLAST Bandage be chosen over a standard OLAES or Israeli bandage?

The BLAST® should be chosen when the wound is large enough that standard 4" or 6" dressings cannot provide adequate pad coverage — specifically for traumatic amputations above the knee or elbow, IED blast wounds with wide fragment dispersal across the back or torso, large open abdominal injuries, and severe thermal burns covering a significant body surface area. The OLAES® Modular Bandage and Israeli Emergency Bandage are the correct tools for discrete penetrating wounds, wound packing, and moderate-area pressure dressings. The BLAST® fills the clinical gap for large-format coverage scenarios where wound surface area exceeds what those platforms can address.

What is the difference between the BLAST Bandage and the OLAES Modular Bandage?

The OLAES Modular Bandage is the correct choice for discrete penetrating wounds, wound packing, and moderate-area pressure dressings — it includes a built-in pressure plate and occlusive component. The BLAST Bandage fills the gap for large-format coverage: its 20 inch by 20 inch wound pad addresses traumatic amputations, IED blast wounds with wide fragment dispersal, large open abdominal injuries, and severe burns covering significant body surface area — wound profiles that exceed the coverage area of even the 6-inch OLAES.

Does the BLAST Bandage require the occlusive layer to be used with every application?

No. The 19 inch by 19 inch occlusive layer is removable and stored separately within the BLAST packaging. It is used selectively for abdominal evisceration wounds (applied without replacing displaced viscera) and large burn wounds. For traumatic amputations and standard blast wound wrapping, the occlusive layer is typically not applied, and the non-adherent wound pad with elastic wrap handles the dressing task.

How does the BLAST Bandage control-strip brake system improve single-provider application?

Wrapping an amputated limb stump requires the bandage to hold position across an irregular, blood-contaminated surface with no consistent circumference — a task standard elastic bandages consistently fail under stress because they slip and unroll. The BLAST's brake strips, built into the elastic wrap at intervals, create multiple adhesion points that prevent slippage and enable single-provider application without requiring a second responder to hold the dressing in position.

TacMed™ BLAST® Bandage

At a glance

12 things to know about the BLAST Bandage

A pad big enough for a back or a chest

It packs like a 4 in. bandage

Designed around the amputation stump

For burns and large pattern wounds

An occlusive sheet behind the pad

Evisceration: cover, don't force

Open chest wound: a chest seal comes first

Brakes and a clip

Not a hemostatic, and not a junctional device

Sterile, latex-free, six-year shelf life

NSN-assigned and FDA-registered

Know which side goes down

How to apply the BLAST Bandage

Where it fits

The evidence

How it compares

Build the system

Questions buyers ask