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Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T)

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The Fastest, Safest, Most Effective Prehospital Field Tourniquet

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
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

DESCRIPTION

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.

SPECS

Product Enhancements:

1. WINDLASS CLIP

Rapid Windlass lock from either side (ambidextrous)
Durable construction keeps windlass secure

2. STABILIZATION PLATE

Reinforced beveled stabilization plate minimizes discomfort and provides stable pressure under windlass

3. 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

4. WINDLASS STRAP

NEW welding process features strong adherence of strap to clip (Released 2025)
Secures windlass rod and prevents dislodgment during movement

5. WINDLASS ROD

Large diameter for strength
Aggressive ribbing for slip-free grip
Twist for additional tightening of the tourniquet to stop bleeding

6. SINGLE ROUTING BUCKLE

Allows for fast application which decreases blood loss
Simplifies effective slack removal

7. 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