The fastest, safest, most effective prehospital tourniquet!
Exceeds the new ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2021 Standard for tourniquets!
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 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.Educational Materials can be found HERE.
Specs:
SEL#: 09MS-04-BAND
Product Enhancements:
Windlass Clip
- Rapid Windlass lock from either side (ambidextrous)
- Durable construction keeps windlass secure
WINDLASS ROD
- Large diameter for strength
- Aggressive ribbing for slip-free grip
- Twist for additional tightening of the tourniquet to stop bleeding
WINDLASS STRAP
- NEW welding process features strong adherence of strap to clip (Released 2025)
- Secures windlass rod and prevents dislodgment during movement
STABILIZATION PLATE
- Reinforced beveled stabilization plate minimizes discomfort and provides stable pressure under windlass
SINGLE ROUTING BUCKLE
- Allows for fast application which decreases blood loss
- Simplifies effective slack removal
FREE-MOVING INTERNAL BAND
- Distributes pressure across TQ width, reducing pressure spikes on the TQ band edges as seen with competitor devices
- Minimizes friction during application
RED TIP TECHNOLOGY®
- Features NAR’s signature of premium quality: red elliptical tip
- Rounded tip easily feeds through buckle
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
- Protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253
Dimensions:
- Packaged: L 6.5 in. x W 2.4 in. x D 1.5 in.
- Open Length: 37.5 in.
- Strap Width: 1.5 in.
- Weight: 2.7 oz
