SAM IO Driver Needles by SAM Medical are sterile, single-use 15-gauge intraosseous needle assemblies available in 15 mm, 25 mm, and 45 mm lengths. Each color-coded needle uses a patented 5-point grind geometry, stylet/catheter snap-fit design, and includes a NeedleVISE® sharps containment device and extension tube. Compatible exclusively with the SAM IO Driver for manual, battery-free IO access at multiple anatomical sites. Key Specifications Specification Detail Manufacturer SAM Medical SKUs MEDTAC1056 (15 mm) | MEDTAC1057 (25 mm) | MEDTAC1058 (45 mm) Gauge 15 gauge Available Lengths 15 mm (pink/white) | 25 mm (blue) | 45 mm (yellow) Tip Geometry Patented 5-point grind for optimized cortical bone penetration Connection Snap-fit stylet/catheter assembly; standard Luer-lock after stylet removal Included Per Package NeedleVISE® sharps containment block + extension tube Sterility Sterile, single-use (individually packaged) Quantity Options Single needle or 5-pack (per size) Compatible Driver SAM IO Driver only (30-0255 / IO700-EN) Needle Size Selection Guide Length SKU Typical Use 15 mm MEDTAC1056 Pediatric patients; thin-framed adults; tibial sites with minimal soft tissue coverage 25 mm MEDTAC1057 Standard adult patients; most tibial and humeral IO sites 45 mm MEDTAC1058 Obese patients; proximal humerus access in adults where greater depth is needed Product Overview SAM IO Needles are the sterile, single-use consumable component of the SAM IO Intraosseous Access System. Engineered with a patented 5-point grind needle tip, each needle is designed to penetrate cortical bone efficiently when driven by the SAM IO Driver's ratcheting mechanism. The color-coded hubs and depth indication markers adhere to industry standards, making size identification fast and intuitive — even for providers transitioning from other IO systems. Each needle assembly consists of a stylet and catheter secured by a snap-fit connection. The snap-fit holds the stylet in position during insertion, preventing premature separation. Once the needle reaches the correct depth in the medullary cavity, the stylet is removed, exposing the catheter's standard Luer-lock port for connection via the SAM IO Adaptor (MEDTAC1061). Each needle package also includes a NeedleVISE® block — a single-use sharp containment device that captures the stylet after withdrawal — and an extension tube for immediate connection to infusion sets or syringes. SAM IO Needles can also be inserted manually by hand without the driver in emergencies, providing an additional backup insertion method. Application sites for the SAM IO system include the proximal humerus, proximal tibia, distal tibia, and distal femur (pediatric only). Sternal access is not indicated for this system. See also: IV/IO & Blood Transfusion Supplies | IFAK Kits & First Aid All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
