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SAM IO Driver Stabilizer

Name: SAM IO Driver Stabilizer
Brand: SAM Medical
SKU: MEDTAC1059
Price: 45.0 AUD
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SKU: MEDTAC1059

Type: Intraosseous Driver

Vendor: SAM Medical

PRODUCT INFORMATION

The SAM IO Driver Stabilizer (MEDTAC1059 single; MEDTAC1060 5-pack) by SAM Medical is the adhesive IO catheter retention device for the SAM IO Intraosseous Access System. Applied after needle placement, the Stabilizer anchors the SAM IO catheter to the skin, preventing dislodgement during patient movement, transport, and treatment — a critical step in maintaining IO access through the evacuation chain.

Key Specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	SAM Medical
SKUs	MEDTAC1059 (Single) \| MEDTAC1060 (5-pack)
MFR Parts	IO740-1P-EN (single) \| IO740-5P-EN (5-pack)
Weight	2.5 oz per pack
Use	Single-patient use
Compatible System	SAM IO Driver and SAM IO Needle assemblies

Product Overview

After the SAM IO needle is placed and access is confirmed, securing the IO catheter against dislodgement is essential — any movement of the needle within the medullary cavity can damage the IO site, cause extravasation, or result in loss of access at a critical juncture. The SAM IO Driver Stabilizer is engineered specifically for the SAM IO catheter geometry, providing a secure, conforming anchor that holds the catheter hub in position against the skin surface.

The Stabilizer is applied after successful needle placement and stylet removal, overlying the catheter hub and adhering to the surrounding skin. This step is explicitly included in SAM Medical's standard IO placement protocol and should be completed before connecting the extension set and beginning infusion. Stabilization of the IO catheter is particularly important during CASEVAC/MEDEVAC operations where patient movement, vibration, and repositioning create forces that would dislodge an unsecured catheter.

The 5-pack option (MEDTAC1060) is ideal for units that field the SAM IO system routinely and need to maintain multiple stabilizers ready alongside their needle supply. A complete SAM IO kit should include: Driver (30-0255), appropriate needle sizes, at least one Stabilizer, and the Adaptor (MEDTAC1061) for extension set connection.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is the SAM IO Stabilizer important after IO placement?

The SAM IO Stabilizer secures the IO catheter hub against the skin after needle placement, preventing catheter dislodgement during patient movement, transport, and treatment. An unsecured IO catheter can shift within the bone cavity, causing extravasation, IO site damage, or complete loss of access. In tactical and prehospital settings where patients are moved and repositioned frequently, stabilization is a critical final step in the IO placement procedure before infusion begins.

Is the SAM IO Stabilizer single-use?

Yes. The SAM IO Driver Stabilizer (IO740-1P-EN / IO740-5P-EN) is a single-patient-use device. A new stabilizer should be applied for each IO access event. Used stabilizers should be disposed of appropriately after the IO catheter is removed.

Can I use tape instead of the SAM IO Stabilizer?

While some providers improvise IO catheter securement with medical tape in austere conditions, the SAM IO Stabilizer is purpose-engineered to fit the specific hub geometry of SAM IO needle assemblies, providing more reliable retention than improvised tape. In wet, dirty, or bloody field conditions, tape adhesion often fails. The Stabilizer is specifically designed for field durability and should be used whenever available.

Is the Stabilizer included with the SAM IO Driver?

The full SAM IO Intraosseous Access System kit includes one Stabilizer. However, when purchasing the SAM IO Driver or needles individually, the Stabilizer is available separately as a single unit (MEDTAC1059) or in a 5-pack (MEDTAC1060). Units maintaining SAM IO kits should ensure an adequate supply of Stabilizers alongside their needle inventory.

When in the IO placement sequence is the Stabilizer applied?

The SAM IO Stabilizer is applied after successful IO needle placement and stylet removal — specifically, after the driver needle has entered the medullary cavity, the stylet has been withdrawn from the catheter, and the Luer-lock port has been exposed. The Stabilizer should be applied before connecting the extension set (via the SAM IO Adaptor) and before beginning aspiration, flushing, or infusion, to ensure the catheter is secured prior to any manipulation of the access line.