Sterile Laceration (Minor) Set

Does the Sterile Laceration Minor Set include sutures?

No. The NAR Sterile Laceration (Minor) Set (ZZ-0684) includes instruments, draping, gauze, and a scalpel but not sutures. Sutures must be obtained separately and staged alongside the kit. Common choices for minor laceration closure include 4-0 nylon or polypropylene for skin and 3-0 or 4-0 absorbable suture for subcutaneous tissue, depending on wound depth and location.

What is the NSN for the Sterile Laceration Minor Set?

The North American Rescue Sterile Laceration (Minor) Set (ZZ-0684) carries NSN 6515-01-661-1786. This NSN allows the kit to be procured through U.S. military supply channels, making it available to medical units that use NSN-based ordering. It also serves as an indicator of military quality validation and DoD procurement history.

How long is the shelf life of the Sterile Laceration Minor Set?

The set has a 3-year shelf life from the manufacturing date. The sterile peel-to-open pouch packaging maintains sterility throughout this period when stored in appropriate conditions (temperature-controlled, dry, away from UV exposure). The 3-year shelf life is sufficient for typical military resupply cycles and allows pre-staging at forward aid stations and remote medical facilities.

What is the difference between the Minor Laceration Set and the Facial Laceration Set?

The Minor Laceration Set (ZZ-0684) is designed for general-site minor wound closure and includes: single Iris Scissors (curved), one Halstead Mosquito Forceps (curved), Adson Forceps, Snag Free Webster Needle Holder, and white absorbent towels. The Facial Laceration Set (ZZ-0683) adds a Frazier Skin Hook, a second Iris Scissors variant (straight), a straight Halstead Mosquito Forceps, and OR Blue towels — instruments needed for the more precise tissue handling facial wounds require.

Can the Minor Laceration Set be used for wounds that need exploration before closure?

Yes. The Halstead Mosquito Forceps and Adson Forceps in the set allow wound exploration to identify foreign bodies, assess depth, and expose wound margins before closure. The Safety #15 Scalpel allows wound edge debridement or extension if needed for proper closure geometry. For complex wounds requiring extensive exploration, debridement, or involvement of deeper structures, the more comprehensive R-SICK instrument system may be more appropriate.

Is the Sterile Laceration Minor Set CoTCCC-recommended?

Minor wound closure is within the TCCC prolonged field care protocol for provider-level responders. The Sterile Laceration Minor Set supports this intervention with organized, sterile components.

What training is required to use the Sterile Laceration Minor Set?

Wound closure is a medic-level skill — 68W, EMT, IDC, or equivalent. The set is not intended for CLS-level providers; wound assessment and closure require clinical training to identify wounds appropriate for primary closure.

What components are included in the Sterile Laceration Minor Set?

Verify the current contents list in the product listing. Typical components include sterile irrigation syringe, wound closure strips or staples, gloves, antiseptic prep materials, and wound dressing.

What is the NSN or procurement path for the Laceration Minor Set?

Available through MED-TAC International. Agency and DoD procurement can contact NAR for current NSN and GSA contract vehicle information.

How does this set differ from the Facial Laceration Minor Set?

The Sterile Laceration Minor Set is sized for general body-surface lacerations; the Facial Laceration Minor Set contains finer closure materials appropriate for facial anatomy. For large lacerations requiring more material, verify the quantities in the standard Laceration Minor Set.