- Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army
- Proven to be 100% effective in occluding blood flow in both upper
& lower extremities by the U.S. Army’s Institute of Surgical
Research
- NEW Single Routing Buckle for faster application, decreased
blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns, and
simplified training with single protocol application standards
- Includes reinforced windlass, stabilization plate, windlass clip and writeable windlass security strap
- Featuring NAR's signature Red Tip Technology® elliptical tab providing added visual clues during application
Noted as the best prehospital tourniquet in the February 2008 supplement of The Journal of Trauma
The patented C-A-T® 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 CAT completely occluded blood flow of an extremity in
the event of a traumatic wound with significant hemorrhage.
The Gen 7 CAT utilizes a durable windlass system with a patented
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 windlass retention strap
is then applied, securing the windlass to maintain pressure during
casualty evacuation. The CAT’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.
The patented Combat Application Tourniquet® (C-A-T®) featuring the
proprietary red tip design and the mechanical advantage of a band within
a band has been the Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army since 2005.
The innovations in the CAT are protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,842,067
and 7,892,253.
SEL#: 09MS-04-BAND
NSN# 6515-01-612-7129
- NEW Single Routing Buckle for faster application, decreased
blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns, and
simplified training with single protocol application standards
- Reinforced windlass rod with increased diameter for enhanced strength and aggressive ribbing for improved grip
- Bilateral windlass clip for rapid windlass lock and bilateral buttress for added strength
- Enhanced windlass strap sonic welded to clip for constant contact
providing safe windlass security and a place to document the application
time
- Reinforced stabilization plate with beveled contact bar
- Signature red elliptical tip (Red Tip Technology®) provides visual cue during application
- Patented free-moving internal band for true evenly distributed circumferential pressure
- 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
- Protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253
- Packaged: L 6.5 in. x W 2.4 in. x D 1.5 in.
- Open Length: 37.5 in.
- Weight: 2.7 oz
