INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
2
3
Locate the site of injury*
SAM® XT around the limb, directly onto
the skin 2-3 inches above the wound.
1
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.
and place the
CAUTION
The SAM
MUST NOT
over solid objects
within the clothing.
*
If the site of the injury is not
easily seen, place the
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.
®
XT
be applied
SAM® XT
4
5
Fix the metal windlass rod inside the
Windlass C-hooks and confirm 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® XT side by side next to the
first and ensure bleeding has stopped.
Wrap strap between Windlass C-hooks,
over rod and around the limb.
Secure the (
C-hooks and record time of application.
) Time Band over Windlass
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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**
Military Black (SAM XT-M)
Civilian Orange (SAM XT-C)
MIL-STD-810G PROVEN
*
Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
**
Patent Pending
SAM® is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries.
The SAM
should only be used as directed by
military service component guidelines,
EMS authority, or under the supervision
of a medical practitioner.
*
®
XT Extremity Tourniquet
MILITARY
BLACK
CIVILIAN
ORANGE
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SAM Medical Products®27350 SW 95th Ave, Ste 3038
Wilsonville, OR 97070 USA
REF
SAM XT -M
SAMXT-M-02 MADE IN USA
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
1
2
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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