Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T)
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 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.
Details
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
Package Dimensions: 6.5 inches x 2.4 inches x 1.5 inches
Open Length: 37.5 inches
Strap Width: 1.5 inches
Weight: 2.7 oz
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I'm scared
I guess if you're running chainsaws and chippers it doesn't make sense to not have a tourniquet in your trauma kit. I was advised by an EMT to "field dress" it- store it unwrapped and ready to apply.
Peace of mind
I love keeping this on my harness. It's really compact so it fits in a little bag just fine. One trick is to adjust the diameter of the tourniquet to fit your leg easily that way you don't have to adjust when you're actually bleeding. I haven't needed to use mine yet thankfully