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SKU: 30-0255

Type: IV/IO Device

Vendor: SAM Medical

SAM IO Driver for Intraosseous Access

Name: SAM IO Driver for Intraosseous Access
Brand: SAM Medical
SKU: 30-0255
Price: 179.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

SAM Medical · Intraosseous Access

SAM IO Driver for Intraosseous Access

A battery-free intraosseous driver that advances the needle through a passive ratcheting trigger rather than a motor. Polycarbonate housing tested to MIL-STD-810G, 2.5 oz, multi-use and cleanable. Sold as the driver alone — needles, adaptor and stabilizer are separate SKUs.

Battery-free ratchet drive2.5 ozMIL-STD-810G testedMulti-use, cleanable

A dead battery is a failure mode a mechanical driver simply does not have. In the cold, at altitude, or on a kit that sat in a vehicle all summer, that is the argument.

What's Included

The driver only. Read both sections before ordering — the consumables that make an IO set complete are separate items on this store.

VIEW ▾What’s in the Package — driver only

1× SAM IO Driver (SKU 30-0255; manufacturer part IO700-EN; NSN 6515-01-694-6094) — manual, battery-free driver with a passive ratcheting trigger assembly
Polycarbonate housing, 5.5 in. L × 1 in. W × 4.25 in. H, 2.5 oz — tested to MIL-STD-810G by the manufacturer
Multi-use: the manufacturer states the driver is cleanable between patients and has been tested to hundreds of actuations

VIEW ▾Not Included — Sold Separately — read before ordering

SAM IO Needles — the driver accepts 15 mm, 25 mm and 45 mm 15-gauge SAM IO needles; none ship with the driver
SAM IO Adaptor (MEDTAC1061) — the Luer-lock connection between a seated catheter and an extension set
SAM IO Stabilizer (MEDTAC1059) — secures the seated catheter against dislodgement
Extension set, flush syringe, prep and dressing. This SKU is the driver, not an IO kit.

▾Specifications

SAM IO Driver — specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	SAM Medical
SKU / manufacturer part	30-0255 (MFR: IO700-EN)
NSN	6515-01-694-6094
Operation	Manual, battery-free — passive ratcheting trigger; the mechanism rotates clockwise under resistance rather than spinning freely
Dimensions	5.5 in. (L) × 1 in. (W) × 4.25 in. (H)
Weight	2.5 oz
Material	Polycarbonate
Durability standard	MIL-STD-810G tested (manufacturer)
Reuse	Multi-use — cleanable, manufacturer-tested to hundreds of actuations
Compatible needles	15 mm, 25 mm and 45 mm SAM IO Needles (15-gauge) — sold separately
Connection after placement	Standard Luer-lock port via the SAM IO Adaptor (MEDTAC1061), sold separately
IO sites listed by the manufacturer	Proximal humerus, proximal tibia, distal tibia, distal femur
Sterility	The driver is a reusable instrument, not a sterile single-use device; needles are the sterile component

Specifications are as stated by SAM Medical. Needle-length selection, site selection, insertion depth, aspiration, flushing and everything that follows placement are clinical decisions governed by your protocol, your training and the manufacturer instructions for use in the package. Intraosseous access is an invasive procedure performed only by credentialed personnel operating within their scope of practice.

▾Who Carries It

Military and SOF medical personnel who need IO capability that does not depend on a battery in extreme cold, extreme heat or after long storage · Flight, critical-care transport and tactical EMS crews carrying a lightweight reusable driver rather than a powered one · Training programs — the driver is multi-use and cleanable, so the same instrument serves the skills lab and the kit · Agencies standardizing an IO platform and buying drivers, needles, adaptors and stabilizers as separate line items.

Intraosseous access is an invasive procedure. Who may establish it, at which sites, on which patients and under what medical direction is set by license, credentialing and local protocol, alongside accredited training and the manufacturer instructions for use.

Genuine SAM Medical

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, South Florida, US of A — 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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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is the SAM IO Driver battery-powered?

No. The SAM IO Driver (30-0255) is entirely battery-free and manually operated. Catheter placement is achieved through a passive ratcheting trigger mechanism that spins the needle clockwise only when resistance is encountered. This eliminates battery-related failure modes — a critical advantage in extreme-temperature environments, extended deployments without power access, or situations where battery-powered devices have failed. The manual operation also provides tactile feedback during cortical bone penetration that battery-powered drivers do not offer.

What needle sizes work with the SAM IO Driver?

The SAM IO Driver is compatible with three 15-gauge SAM IO Needle sizes: 15 mm (appropriate for pediatric patients or thin-framed adults at tibial sites), 25 mm (standard adult sizing for most application sites), and 45 mm (for obese patients or for proximal humerus access in adults). Needle size selection should be based on patient age and physiology, application site, and provider protocol or clinical judgment. Needles are sold separately under SKUs MEDTAC1056 (15 mm), MEDTAC1057 (25 mm), and MEDTAC1058 (45 mm).

What IO sites can the SAM IO Driver access?

The SAM IO Driver is indicated for use at the proximal humerus (left or right), proximal tibia (left or right), and distal tibia (left or right) in both adult and pediatric patients. The distal femur is listed as an acceptable site in pediatric patients. The SAM IO is not intended for sternal IO access. Site selection should follow provider protocol or clinical judgment based on patient condition and injury pattern.

Is the SAM IO Driver multi-use?

Yes. The SAM IO Driver is designed as a multi-use device. Its polycarbonate housing is cleanable and the driver mechanism has been tested to hundreds of actuations, making it suitable for repeated training use and for carrying in a medical kit across multiple patient encounters. Only the needle assemblies (SAM IO Needles) are single-use sterile disposables — the driver itself is reusable after appropriate cleaning. SAM IO Needles must never be reused.

How does the SAM IO Driver compare to the EZ-IO?

The SAM IO Driver and EZ-IO are both widely used IO access systems but differ fundamentally in operation. The EZ-IO uses a battery-powered drill mechanism for rapid cortical penetration, offering a faster learning curve and faster insertion. The SAM IO Driver is manually operated via a ratcheting trigger, requiring no batteries and providing tactile feedback during insertion that some practitioners prefer for controlled placement. The SAM IO is lighter (2.5 oz vs. the EZ-IO's larger battery drill), multi-use without requiring battery management, and MIL-STD-810G tested. Both systems accept different proprietary needle sizes and stabilizers.