The SAM Splint II is the military-specification flexible splint designed and manufactured by SAM Medical. At 36 inches unfolded and 4.5 oz, it leverages the C-Curve™ structural principle to immobilize virtually any fracture while remaining waterproof, reusable, radiolucent, and unaffected by environmental extremes. NSN 6515-01-494-1951. Packaged: 9.25 × 4.25 × 1 inch for IFAK and aid bag carry.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SAM Medical / North American Rescue |
| SKU | MEDTAC1046 |
| NSN | 6515-01-494-1951 (OD Green Military version) |
| Splint Dimensions (Unfolded) | 36 in. × 4.25 in. (L × W) |
| Packaged Dimensions | 9.25 in. × 4.25 in. × 1 in. |
| Weight | 4.5 oz |
| Material | Aluminum core, closed-cell foam padding |
| Structural Principle | C-Curve™ — gains rigidity when bent into an arc |
| Radiolucent | Yes (aluminum barely visible on X-ray) |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Reusable | Yes — cleanable and remoldable |
| Environmental Stability | Unaffected by temperature extremes, moisture, saltwater |
| Military Specification | Designed to meet military needs and standards |
Product Overview
The SAM Splint II is the most widely deployed flexible field splint in US military and emergency medical service inventories. Originally designed under military contract to address the limitations of bulky rigid splints in combat environments, the SAM Splint has become the global standard for prehospital limb immobilization — used by special operations forces, conventional military medics, EMS agencies, wilderness rescue teams, and individual operators worldwide.
The C-Curve™ principle drives its performance: in its flat state, the aluminum-core splint is pliable and easily shaped to match virtually any fracture configuration. When bent into a curved C-shape, the same physics that give structural strength to arches cause the splint to become exponentially more rigid — capable of immobilizing displaced fractures without requiring the bulk of a rigid fiberglass or wood splint. This allows a single 36-inch piece to address wrist fractures, forearm injuries, ankle sprains, pediatric extremity fractures, and improvised splinting applications.
Both layers of closed-cell foam and the aluminum core can be cut with standard scissors to any required length, allowing size customization in the field. The foam surfaces are easy to clean and resistant to water, blood, and most field contaminants. Waterproof construction ensures the splint performs in rain, river crossings, and maritime environments without delaminating or losing structural integrity. NSN 6515-01-494-1951 confirms active DoD supply chain adoption for the OD Green military variant.
See also: SAM Splint II with Cohesive Wrap | Soft Shell SAM Splint | Full Immobilization Collection
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