SAM IO Needle Adaptor
Available on the NHS Supply Chain - FNN85005
Compatible with Alternative IO Needle Systems
The SAM IO Adaptor is designed to accommodate alternative IO needle sets designed for other drivers so that they can be utilised with the SAM IO Driver.
Creating a backup to a battery powered IO device, which enables a cost effective solution by continued use of existing IO needle inventory, reducing waste and procurement costs.
The SAM IO® Adaptor enables the SAM IO® Driver to be used with compatible third-party intraosseous needles, including the EZ-IO® Needle Set. The adaptor securely snaps around the hub of the IO needle before connecting to the driver, providing a simple and reliable solution for organisations operating mixed IO systems.
Compact, lightweight and simple to use, the SAM IO® Adaptor offers additional flexibility for ambulance services, emergency departments, military medical teams and critical care environments where rapid vascular access is essential. The adaptor is intended for use only in accordance with the relevant Instructions for Use and is not designed for use with SAM IO® Needle Assemblies, which attach directly to the SAM IO® Driver without the adaptor.
Key Product Features
- Designed exclusively: For use with the SAM IO® Driver
- Compatible with: Selected third-party IO needle designs, including the EZ-IO® Needle Set
- Secure snap-fit connection: Around the IO needle hub
- Fast and simple: Attachment to the SAM IO® Driver
- Supports existing inventories: Allows organisations to utilise existing compatible IO needle inventories
- Lightweight and compact: For emergency response kits
- Single-use device: Non-sterile
- Prescription-only: Medical device
- Not intended for sternal intraosseous procedures
Ideal For
- NHS Ambulance Trusts
- Emergency Departments (ED/A&E)
- Critical Care Teams
- Military & Tactical Medicine
- Air Ambulance Services
- Fire & Rescue Services
- Search & Rescue Teams
- Community First Responders
- Remote & Austere Medical Environments
Pack Contents
Each pack contains:
- 1 × SAM IO® Adaptor
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | IO Driver Adaptor |
| Compatible Needle Systems | SAM IO® Driver |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| Use | Single Use |
| Product Reference | IO742-EN |
| Packaging | Individually Packaged |
| NHS Supply Chain Product Code | FNN85005 |
| Sternal Use | Not Intended for Sternal IO Procedures |
Why Choose the SAM IO® Adaptor?
The SAM IO® Adaptor provides clinicians with greater flexibility by allowing the SAM IO® Driver to be used with compatible third-party intraosseous needle systems, including the EZ-IO® Needle Set. This enables healthcare providers to maximise the value of their existing equipment while benefiting from the speed, reliability and ergonomic design of the SAM IO® Driver.
Its secure snap-fit mechanism allows rapid attachment to the hub of a compatible IO needle before connecting to the driver, helping clinicians establish emergency intraosseous access quickly in time-critical situations. Ideal for organisations managing mixed inventories of IO devices, the adaptor supports seamless integration into existing emergency care protocols.
As specified by the manufacturer, the SAM IO® Adaptor is a single-use, non-sterile device and should only be used in accordance with the relevant Instructions for Use. The IFU also specifies that SAM IO® Needle Assemblies must not be used with the adaptor and should always be attached directly to the SAM IO® Driver, ensuring safe and correct operation. Additionally, the adaptor is not intended for sternal. use.