{"product_id":"sam-thorasite-thoracostomy-landmark-guide","title":"SAM ThoraSite Anatomical Landmark Guide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pbm-product\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pbm-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSAM ThoraSite\u003c\/strong\u003e is an anatomical landmark guide for lateral thoracostomy. It uses the patient's own landmarks to place the Safe Zone Window over the 3rd, 4th, or 5th intercostal space, between the anterior axillary line and the midaxillary line.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Sold \u003cstrong\u003e1 each\u003c\/strong\u003e. The device is non-sterile and single use.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLandmark guide for lateral needle decompression and chest-tube site location. It is the guide, not the needle and not the tube.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAxilla hook sits between the anterior axillary line and the midaxillary line. The alignment arrow points to the anterior iliac crest.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne device is printed for the patient's left side and the patient's right side.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntended for adult and adolescent patients. Not for pediatric or neonatal patients.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack and yellow contrast for low light, and SAM Medical states it is compatible with night-vision devices.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSAM Medical states it fits in an IFAK and is compatible with thoracostomy devices.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pbm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width:38%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAM Medical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDevice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThoraSite anatomical landmark guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSM-TS200-1P-EA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCatalog packs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-pack TS200-5P-EN, NSN 6515-01-694-8359. 25-pack TS200-25P-EN.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDevice size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6 x 2.7 x 0.04 in (141.04 x 68.71 x 1.02 mm)\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.18 oz (5.1 g)\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePatients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult and adolescent. Not pediatric or neonatal.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApproach\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLateral thoracostomy only\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSterility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-sterile, single use\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePatent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eU.S. 10,595,898\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated products:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/first-aid-trauma-wound-care\"\u003eFirst Aid, Trauma, and Wound Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chest-seals\"\u003eChest Seals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere do you place a needle decompression or chest tube with ThoraSite?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoraSite is built for a lateral site. The axilla hook goes into the armpit so the device sits between the anterior axillary line and the midaxillary line, and the arrow aligns with the anterior iliac crest. The Safe Zone Window then lies over the 3rd, 4th, or 5th intercostal space.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs ThoraSite a decompression needle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoraSite is the landmark guide. The needle or chest tube is a separate device. SAM Medical states the guide is compatible with thoracostomy devices and is sized to fit in an IFAK.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan ThoraSite be used for an anterior or midclavicular approach?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSAM Medical limits ThoraSite to lateral thoracostomy. It is not the guide for an anterior or midclavicular site.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes one ThoraSite work on the left and the right?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. One device is printed for the patient's left side and the patient's right side.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan ThoraSite be used on a child?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSAM Medical intends ThoraSite for adult and adolescent patients. It is not for pediatric or neonatal patients.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs ThoraSite sterile, and can it be reused?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoraSite is non-sterile and single use. SAM Medical also states the material is compatible with X-ray imaging.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat did the placement study show?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a 2019 cadaver study, two operators using ThoraSite placed 24 needles. All 24 were in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th intercostal space, and 23 of 24 met the study's lateral-window definition.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-3\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich NSN goes with ThoraSite?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNSN \u003cstrong\u003e6515-01-694-8359\u003c\/strong\u003e is printed on the 5-pack, part TS200-5P-EN. The 25-pack is TS200-25P-EN.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I order this?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder on this page, or contact CustomerService@pacificbiomedical.com or 844.436.3526 and give SKU SM-TS200-1P-EA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eManufacturer Sources\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pbm-refs\"\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"ref-1\"\u003eSAM Medical. ThoraSite product overview TS-SS-EN-03. Safe Zone Window, axilla hook, alignment arrow, bilateral layout, size, weight, and NSN 6515-01-694-8359 on the 5-pack TS200-5P-EN. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/medsocmedtac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Thorasite-Product-Overview.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThoraSite overview\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"ref-2\"\u003eSAM Medical. ThoraSite frequently asked questions TS-FAQ-EN-02. Intended use, lateral-only approach, adult and adolescent patients, single use, and X-ray compatibility. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/medsocmedtac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Thorasite-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThoraSite FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"ref-3\"\u003eShah AN, Kothera CS, Dheer S. ThoraSite: a device to improve accuracy of lateral decompression needle and chest tube placement. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2019;87(1S):S128-S131. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31246916\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePubMed 31246916\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"SAM Medical Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53213731488055,"sku":"SM-TS200-1P-EA","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/7415\/6599\/files\/sam-thorasite-left-safe-zone.png?v=1792081392","url":"https:\/\/shop.pacificbiomedical.com\/products\/sam-thorasite-thoracostomy-landmark-guide","provider":"Pacific Biomedical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}