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SAM XT - EXTREMITY TOURNIQUET
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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3
Locate the site of injury* and place the
SAM® XT around the limb, directly onto
the skin 2-3 inches above the wound.
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Insert the tip of the strap through the
opening in the buckle. Grip the strap
close to the buckle and pull hard and
steady against the buckle until it stops.
Maintaining tension, press the strap
back upon itself to hold it in place.
DO NOT COVER WINDLASS C-HOOKS.
Twist the metal windlass rod until the
bleeding has stopped.
CAUTION
The SAM
MUST NOT be applied
over solid objects
within the clothing.
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If the site of the injury is not
easily seen, place the SAM
as “high & tight” as possible on
the injured arm or leg. When the
situation permits, re-evaluate
the injured limb and place the
SAM® XT directly onto the skin
2-3 inches above the wound.
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XT
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Fix the metal windlass rod inside the
Windlass C-hooks and conrm that
bleeding has stopped. If bleeding continues,
try to further tighten the tourniquet with
additional twists of the metal windlass rod.
If this fails to stop the bleeding, apply a
second SAM
rst and ensure bleeding has stopped.
Wrap strap between Windlass C-hooks,
over rod and around the limb.
Secure the ( ) Time Band over Windlass
C-hooks and record time of application.
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XT side by side next to the
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TECH SPECS
PACKAGED SIZE & WEIGHT
Length: 2.5 in (6.3 cm)
Width: 1.5 in (3.8 cm)
Height: 7.25 in (18.4 cm)
Weight: 3.8 oz (108 g)
OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
TRUFORCE™ Buckle Technology
auto-locks to engage strap holes
within circumferential range:
5.5 in - 35 in (13.9 cm - 88.9 cm)
MODELS AVAILABLE**
Hi-Viz Orange (SAM XT-C)
Hi-Viz Blue (SAM XT-B)
Tactical Black (SAM XT-M)
MIL-STD-810G PROVEN
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Size and weight vary by conguration and manufacturing process.
**
Patent Pending
SAM® is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries.
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HI-VIZ
ORANGE
SAM XT-C
HI-VIZ
BLUE
SAM XT-B
TACTICAL
BLACK
SAM XT-M
2514 AP, The Hague, The Netherlands
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Wilsonville, OR 97070 USA
SAM XT-B
SXT-IFU-EN-02
Emergo Europe, Prinsessegracht 20,
EC REP
SAM Medical Products®27350 SW 95th Ave, Ste 3038
PROVEN
REF
SAM XT-M
SAM XT-C
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The SAM
XT Extremity Tourniquet should only be used as
directed by military service component guidelines, EMS authority,
or under the supervision of a medical practitioner.
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
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Leave tourniquet in place until directed by
a medical practitioner.
TO REMOVE SAM® XT
Release the ( ) Time Band & untwist
metal windlass rod.
Li the tab on the front of the buckle
to allow prongs to retract.
DISPOSAL
Dispose of device per facility policy.
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