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.
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Gen 7 Enhancements:
- Single routing buckle for faster application, effective slack removal, decreased blood loss, and fewer windlass turns
- Stronger windlass rod with an increased diameter and improved grip
- Reinforced windlass clip and highly visible security tab includes a writable area to record the time of application
- Stabilization plate to minimize pinching
- Red Tip Technology? with a red elliptical tip to assist user in locating and threading during application
- Free-moving internal band provides true evenly distributed circumferential pressure
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
The fastest, safest, most effective pre-hospital tourniquet!
Exceeds the new ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2021 Standard for tourniquets.
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 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.
- 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 changed to tactical gray and 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. Military
- 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
- Packaged: L 6 in. x W 2.4 in. x D 1.5 in.
- Open Length: 37.5 in.
- Weight: 2.7 oz.
***This item is non-returnable.***
