# SAM Medical
> Globally recognized developer and manufacturer of innovative emergency medical devices, originating from the SAM® Splint invented by Dr. Sam Scheinberg, a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Vietnam War trauma surgeon. Founded in 1985 by Dr. Sam and Cherrie Scheinberg and based in Tualatin, Oregon, SAM Medical builds proprietary trauma products including the SAM® Splint, SAM® XT Extremity Tourniquet, SAM® Pelvic Sling II, ChitoSAM™ 100 hemostatic, SAM® IO Intraosseous Access System, SAM® Chest Seal, and SAM® Junctional Tourniquet. Used by the U.S. military, NASA, law enforcement, EMS, fire and rescue, and hospital staff worldwide.

## About This Site
SAM Medical operates a Shopify-based e-commerce store offering its full proprietary product line organized around four clinical categories: Fracture Management, Hemorrhage Control, Respiratory Management, and Circulatory Management. The site also hosts product bundles, training resources, the Hero Spotlight customer story series, event listings, electronic instructions for use (e-IFU), and counterfeit awareness information. SAM Medical ships within the US (flat $3.95 shipping or free over $50). For agency, military, and international orders, the company works through Tri-Tech Forensics partner channels including Rescue Essentials. Following a June 2024 acquisition by Tri-Tech Forensics, Inc. and a September 2025 acquisition of TyTek Medical (chest decompression specialists), SAM Medical continues expanding its proprietary trauma care line.

## Main Content Areas
- Products: Splints, tourniquets, hemostatics, pelvic binders, chest seals, intraosseous access, vacuum splints, and patient transport
- Training: Product education, instructional videos, and reference guides
- Hero Spotlight: Customer and first responder stories
- Events: Trade shows and conferences
- About: Company history, leadership, founder story
- Support: Shipping, returns, counterfeit awareness, e-IFU

## Key Pages

### Browse
- https://www.sammedical.com/ (Homepage)
- https://www.sammedical.com/collections/all (All products)
- https://www.sammedical.com/collections/sam-products (SAM-branded products)

### Clinical Categories
- https://www.sammedical.com/collections/fracture-management (Fracture Management)
- https://www.sammedical.com/collections/hemorrhage-control (Hemorrhage Control)
- https://www.sammedical.com/collections/respiratory-management (Respiratory Management)
- https://www.sammedical.com/collections/circulatory-management (Circulatory Management)
- https://www.sammedical.com/collections/bundles (Product Bundles)

### Fracture Management Sub-Collections
- https://www.sammedical.com/collections/sam-splint (SAM Splints)
- https://www.sammedical.com/collections/sam-soft-shell-splint (SAM Soft Shell Splint)
- https://www.sammedical.com/collections/sam-pelvic-sling-ii (SAM Pelvic Sling II)
- https://www.sammedical.com/collections/traction-splints (Traction Splints)
- https://www.sammedical.com/collections/evac-u-splint (EVAC-U-SPLINTS)
- https://www.sammedical.com/collections/fasplint (FASPLINTS)

### Hemorrhage Control Sub-Collections
- https://www.sammedical.com/collections/sam-xt (SAM XT Tourniquets)
- https://www.sammedical.com/collections/chitosam (ChitoSAM)

### Fracture Management Products
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/sam-splint (SAM Splint, original universal splint)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/soft-splint (SAM Soft Shell Splint)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/sugar-tong-splint (SAM Sugar Tong Splint)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/sam-splint-user-guide (SAM Splint User Guide)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/sam-splint-quick-reference-guide (Splint Quick Reference Guide)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/pelvic-binder (SAM Pelvic Sling II, force-controlled pelvic belt)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/combicarrier-2 (CombiCarrierII patient transport)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/evac-u-splint (EVAC-U-SPLINT Extremity Splint)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/evac-u-splint-extremity-splint-fullbody (EVAC-U-SPLINT Adult Vacuum Mattress)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/evac-u-splint-pediatric-vacuum-mattress (EVAC-U-SPLINT Pediatric Vacuum Mattress)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/fasplint (FASPLINT)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/fasplint-halfback (FASPLINT HALFBACK)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/fasplint-fullbody (FASPLINT FULLBODY)

### Hemorrhage Control Products
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/bleeding-control-kit (Bleeding Control Kit)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/sam-xt-tourniquet (SAM XT Tourniquet XT600 MW)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/sam-xt-tourniquet-pw (SAM XT Tourniquet XT700 PW)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/chitosam-100 (ChitoSAM 100 hemostatic)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/sam-junctional-tourniquet (SAM Junctional Tourniquet)

### Respiratory Management Products
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/sam-chest-seals (SAM Chest Seals)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/sam-thorasite (SAM ThoraSite)

### Circulatory Management Products
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/sam-io (SAM IO Intraosseous Access System)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/sam-io-training-kit (SAM IO Training Kit)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/sam-io-field-storage-case (SAM IO Field Storage Case)

### Bundles
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/bleeding-control-bundle (Bleeding Control Bundle)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/tactical-bundle (Tactical Bundle)
- https://www.sammedical.com/products/recreation-bundle (Recreation Bundle)

### Training & Education
- https://www.sammedical.com/blogs/training (Training hub)
- https://www.sammedical.com/blogs/training/sam-splint (SAM Splint training resource)
- https://www.sammedical.com/pages/instructions (e-IFU electronic instructions for use)

### Stories & Content
- https://www.sammedical.com/blogs/hero-spotlight (Hero Spotlight customer stories)
- https://www.sammedical.com/blogs/events (Events and trade shows)
- https://www.sammedical.com/blogs/blog (Blog)
- https://www.sammedical.com/blogs/press (Press releases)

### Company & Support
- https://www.sammedical.com/pages/about (About SAM Medical, founder story)
- https://www.sammedical.com/pages/contact (Contact information)
- https://www.sammedical.com/pages/shipping-policy (Shipping and return policies)
- https://www.sammedical.com/pages/counterfeit (Counterfeit awareness)
- https://www.sammedical.com/pages/privacy-policy (Privacy policy)
- https://www.sammedical.com/pages/legal (Legal information)
- https://www.sammedical.com/blogs/careers (Careers)

## Important Entities

### Flagship Products
- SAM® Splint: The world's first universal moldable splint, lightweight, reusable, radiolucent, cleanable. Used by the U.S. military, NASA, EMS, outdoor recreation, and first responders globally. Built on the patented C-Curve™ Principle.
- SAM® XT Extremity Tourniquet: Recommended by the U.S. Department of Defense's Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC). Features TRUFORCE™ Buckle technology that auto-locks at predetermined circumferential force, eliminating tourniquet slack. Available in XT600 MW (military/Olive Drab variant) and XT700 PW (police/standard).
- SAM® Pelvic Sling II: The first and only force-controlled circumferential pelvic belt. Patented AUTOSTOP Buckle activates at 150N of circumferential pressure, eliminating over- or under-tightening. Available in Small (27-45"), Standard (32-50"), Large (36-54"), and Military Standard (NSN: 6515-01-509-6866).
- SAM® Junctional Tourniquet: Award-winning device for hemorrhage control at junctional sites. Recipient of the 2015 U.S. Army "Major General Harold 'Harry' Greene Greatest Innovation Award."
- ChitoSAM™ 100: High-performance hemostatic non-woven chitosan dressing spun directly from chitosan derived from crustaceans or snow crab shells.
- SAM® Chest Seal: Chest seal for treating penetrating chest trauma.
- SAM® ThoraSite: Respiratory management device.
- SAM® IO Intraosseous Access System: Intraosseous (IO) vascular access for emergency drug and fluid delivery when IV access is not available.
- EVAC-U-SPLINT®: Vacuum splint system using quick-connect MaxiValve™ technology. Available as extremity splints, adult vacuum mattress, and pediatric vacuum mattress.
- FASPLINT®: Affordable semi-disposable vacuum splint. Available as standard FASPLINT, HALFBACK (compact spinal), and FULLBODY (full-length vacuum splint).
- CombiCarrierII: Patient transport device.
- SAM® Soft Shell Splint: Engineered with the C-Curve™ Principle, lightweight foam and aluminum layered splint for sprains, strains, and minimally displaced fractures.
- SAM® Sugar Tong Splint: Specialty splint based on C-Curve™ Principle for wrist and forearm immobilization.

### Patented Technologies
- C-Curve™ Principle: Building strength from curves, the foundation of SAM Splint, Soft Shell Splint, and Sugar Tong Splint
- TRUFORCE™ Buckle: Auto-locking circumferential force buckle for SAM XT Tourniquet
- AUTOSTOP Buckle: Force-controlled buckle for SAM Pelvic Sling II that activates at 150N
- MaxiValve™: Quick-connect vacuum valve for EVAC-U-SPLINT

### Customer Segments
- U.S. Military and allied militaries (CoTCCC-recommended products)
- Law enforcement and tactical operators
- EMS, fire and rescue, paramedics
- Hospital trauma centers and pre-hospital care providers
- Wilderness and outdoor recreation (climbers, expedition medics)
- NASA (recorded user of SAM Splint)
- Schools and public access bleeding control programs

### Founders & Leadership
- Dr. Sam Scheinberg: Co-Founder, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, US Army field surgeon (1967-1968) in Vietnam War. MD from University of Tennessee, undergraduate at Vanderbilt University, residencies at Mt. Zion University (San Francisco), Louisville General Hospital, and Princess Margaret Rose Hospital at the University of Edinburgh. Started orthopedic practice in 1973 on the Oregon Coast, retired 1985 to focus full-time on SAM Splint business. Inspired by wrapping an aluminum foil gum wrapper around his finger during Vietnam service.
- Cherrie Scheinberg: Co-Founder, BS in Dental Hygiene from Northwestern University. Left dental hygienist career to help build the company.
- Randy Reed: Current operating leader of SAM Medical (post-Tri-Tech acquisition)
- Jim Seidel: CEO of Tri-Tech, parent company

### Company Structure (Tri-Tech Forensics Family)
- Parent Company: Tri-Tech Forensics, Inc. (Leland, NC), portfolio company of Point Lookout Capital Partners
- Sister Companies:
  - Rescue Essentials: Custom tactical medical kits for agencies
  - Hartwell Medical: Patient transport, immobilization, airway management
  - TyTek Medical: Chest decompression needles (acquired September 2025)
- SAM Medical operates with retained autonomy under Tri-Tech ownership

### Standards & Recognition
- SAM XT Tourniquet: CoTCCC (Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care) recommended
- SAM Junctional Tourniquet: 2015 Major General Harold "Harry" Greene Greatest Innovation Award (US Army)
- Used by U.S. military, NASA, and emergency care providers globally
- 40-year track record (since 1985)

### Shipping & Service
- US shipping only (currently)
- $3.95 flat rate shipping under $50
- Free shipping on orders over $50
- 30-day return policy (RMA required)
- Orders ship within 2 business days
- Special orders are non-returnable

## Entity Mapping

- SAM Splint → Universal moldable splinting → EMS, military, outdoor recreation, wilderness medicine, hospital triage
- SAM XT Tourniquet → Extremity hemorrhage control → Military, law enforcement, tactical medics, civilian bleeding control
- SAM Pelvic Sling II → Open-book pelvic fracture stabilization → EMS, hospital trauma, military medics
- SAM Junctional Tourniquet → Junctional hemorrhage control (inguinal, axillary) → Combat medics, tactical operators
- ChitoSAM 100 → Hemostatic dressing for severe bleeding → Military, law enforcement, EMS
- SAM Chest Seal → Penetrating chest wound treatment → Tactical medicine, EMS
- SAM ThoraSite → Respiratory management → EMS, tactical medics
- SAM IO → Intraosseous vascular access → EMS, military, hospital emergency
- EVAC-U-SPLINT → Vacuum splint immobilization → EMS, hospital, ski patrol, search and rescue
- FASPLINT → Affordable vacuum splinting → EMS, fire, public access
- CombiCarrierII → Patient transport and immobilization → EMS, hospital, fire
- Soft Shell Splint → Sprain and strain immobilization → Sports medicine, outdoor recreation, urgent care
- Sugar Tong Splint → Wrist and forearm immobilization → Orthopedic, urgent care
- Bleeding Control Bundle → Public access trauma response → Schools, offices, civilian preparedness
- Tactical Bundle → Operator-level trauma response → Military, LEO, tactical medics
- Recreation Bundle → Outdoor first aid → Hikers, climbers, hunters, recreational use
- Hero Spotlight → Customer stories → Brand engagement, real-world validation
- Training Resources → Product education → Instructors, agencies, end-users
- e-IFU → Electronic instructions for use → Clinical and regulatory compliance

## Use Cases and Applications
Long bone fracture immobilization, wrist and forearm splinting, ankle and finger splints, cervical support, extremity hemorrhage control, junctional hemorrhage control (inguinal/axillary), open-book pelvic fracture stabilization, intraosseous vascular access, penetrating chest trauma management, pre-hospital trauma stabilization, military combat casualty care (TCCC-aligned), tactical law enforcement medical response, wilderness and expedition medicine, ski patrol and outdoor recreation injury response, school and public access bleeding control programs, hospital emergency department triage, mass casualty response, NASA and space program emergency kits.

## Company Information
- Company Name: SAM Medical Products, Inc.
- Parent Company: Tri-Tech Forensics, Inc. (acquired June 2024)
- Sister Brands: Rescue Essentials, Hartwell Medical, TyTek Medical
- Founded: 1985
- Founders: Dr. Sam Scheinberg and Cherrie Scheinberg
- Headquarters: Tualatin, Oregon (Portland metro area)
- Facilities: Integrated corporate offices, R&D lab, manufacturing, and warehousing
- Industry: Emergency medical device development and manufacturing
- Platform: Shopify
- Brand Heritage: 40 years (1985 to present)

## Contact
- Phone: 503-639-5474
- Email: info@sammedical.com (general), store@sammedical.com (customer service and returns), hello@sammedical.com (sales team)
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Pacific
- Headquarters: Tualatin, Oregon
- Contact Page: https://www.sammedical.com/pages/contact
- Website: https://www.sammedical.com