NIO+ Ruggerized Intraosseous Device
The military/tactical-grade NIO adult IO device — spring-loaded automatic access with no batteries or assembly, in an enhanced ruggerized casing.
What is the NIO+ Ruggerized? The military/tactical-grade version of the NIO adult intraosseous (IO) access device (SKU NIO+). It provides spring-loaded automatic IO access with no batteries, assembly, or extra parts, in an enhanced ruggerized casing built to withstand the mechanical stresses of tactical loadout, extreme environments, and field handling. FDA-cleared (510(k) K211968) for proximal tibia and proximal humerus access in adult patients.
Intraosseous vascular access is an invasive procedure performed only by appropriately trained and credentialed personnel under their scope of practice and local protocol. This page is product information, not a procedural how-to, site-selection guide, or substitute for accredited clinical training.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | PerSys Medical / Safeguard Medical |
| SKU | NIO+ |
| Weight (packaged) | 6.0 oz |
| Needle Gauge | 15G |
| Needle Effective Length | 42 mm (1.65 in) |
| Penetration Depth | 25 mm (0.98 in) |
| Mechanism | Automatic spring-loaded |
| Indication | Adult proximal tibia and proximal humerus IO access |
| Packaging | Peel-back blister pack with fixation dressing — ruggerized casing |
| Sterility | Sterile, single-use |
| Shelf Life | 5 years from manufacture |
| FDA 510(k) | K211968 |
| Safety Mechanisms | Rotating safety latch + required dual-activation |
What It Is
When peripheral IV access fails in a critically ill adult, intraosseous access provides a non-collapsible vascular route for drug and fluid delivery. The NIO+ Ruggerized is the tactical-grade specification of the NIO Adult, engineered for military medical kits, austere field environments, and high-frequency operational use where standard devices may face mechanical stress, temperature extremes, and rough handling that can compromise device integrity.
The ruggerized casing addresses a specific concern: IO devices are precision spring-loaded instruments, and drop damage, compression in a packed kit, temperature cycling, or high-G CASEVAC vibration can affect spring preload and function. The ruggerized packaging provides enhanced mechanical protection while keeping the same sterile blister-pack presentation as the standard NIO Adult — clinical performance is identical, with added confidence in device integrity after field handling.
The device delivers 15-gauge access cleared for adult proximal tibia and proximal humerus sites, with a self-contained spring mechanism that requires no external power. Site selection, technique, and confirmation are clinical decisions made by the trained provider under local protocol.
See also: NIO Pediatric Intraosseous Device, Go IO Intraosseous Start Kit, and IV/IO & Blood Transfusion Supplies.
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