C-A-T® Combat Application Tourniquet (GEN 7)

Standard Issue Combat Application Tourniquet^® , a.k.a. “CAT Tourniquet”

The new GEN7 Combat Application Tourniquet by C•A•T Resources is a small and lightweight one-handed tourniquet that completely occludes arterial blood flow in an extremity. The C-A-T® uses a Self-Adhering Band and a Friction Adaptor Buckle to fit a wide range of extremities combined with a one-handed windlass system.

The windlass uses a free moving internal band to provide true circumferential pressure to an extremity. The windlass is then locked in place; this requires only one hand, with the Windlass Clip™. The C-A-T® also has a Hook-and-Loop Windlass Strap™ for further securing of the windlass during patient transport.

The NAR CAT Tourniquet GEN7 is a true one-handed tourniquet proven to be 100% effective by the U.S. Army’s Institute of Surgical Research. Tests proved that the C-A-T® completely occluded blood flow of an extremity in the event of a traumatic wound with significant hemorrhage.

The CAT Tourniquet utilizes a durable windlass system with a free-moving internal band providing true circumferential pressure to the extremity. Once adequately tightened, bleeding will cease and the windlass is locked into place. A Hook and Loop strap is then applied, securing the windlass to maintain pressure during casualty evacuation. This tourniquet is a great addition to any IFAK. An essential item that should be in your Tactical Medical gear kit.

The C-A-T®’s unique dual securing system avoids the use of screws and clips which can become difficult to operate under survival stress or where fine motor skills are compromised.

Combat Application Tourniquet Product Enhancements:

• Windlass rod is twice as strong as before with an increased diameter and improved grip
• Reinforced windlass clip & highly visible security tab includes a writeable area to record the time of application
• Featuring NAR’s Red Tip Technology™ with a red elliptical tip to assist user in locating and threading during application

CAT Tourniquet GEN7 Special Features:

• Awarded as one of the “Top 10 Greatest Inventions” by the U.S. Army
• Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army
• Used by both conventional and Special Operation forces
• Proven to be 100% effective in occluding blood flow in both upper & lower extremities by the U.S. Army’s Institute of Surgical Research
• True, one-handed application tourniquet
• Quickly controls life-threatening extremity bleeding
• Recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care
• Designed to perform in all weather conditions
• Small and cost-effective