Question : What is the TRUFORCE buckle technology?
Answer : It's a buckle that auto-locks and eliminates nearly all tourniquet slack.
Question : What is the Precision Strap and why is it important?
Answer : It's an all-weather strap that creates a consistent and efficient primary security system. Velcro-dependent tourniquets can fail when wet or dirty.
Question : What colors does the product come in?
Answer : The product comes in 3 colors - Black, Orange, and Blue.
Question : Is the CoTCCC approved?
Answer : The CoTCCC only recommends tourniquets and has not recommended a new one since 2004. However, the SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet has received approval from the Combat Casualty Care Research program.
Question : Has the SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet been tested by the military and does it have an NSN?
Answer : Yes, the SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet has been tested and recommended by the CoTCCC. It has an assigned NSN of 6515-01-670-2240.
Question : How many tourniquets come in a package?
Answer : Only one tourniquet comes in a package.
Question : Is the SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet approved by the CoTCCC?
Answer : As of 06 May 2019, the SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet is on the list of approved non-pneumatic tourniquets from the TCCC.
Question : Can the SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet be reset after training and used again?
Answer : The SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet is meant for one-time use only. It should not be reused in a live situation.
Question : ¿Es reutilizable?
Answer : El SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet está diseñado para un solo uso debido a la posibilidad de fluidos corporales en el torniquete. Sin embargo, si se utiliza en una clase para entrenamiento, podría ser reutilizado, pero una vez utilizado en una situación real, no se debe volver a utilizar.
Question : Is this only a trainer version or can it be used in the field?
Answer : The SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet can be used in the field. When it stops clicking, it is tight enough. It is designed for someone who is unsure if the tourniquet is on tight enough.