CAT Tourniquet

Description

The Combat Application Tourniquet® (CAT), introduced to U.S. Army in 2005 is a true one-handed tourniquet, widely credited with decreasing mortality rates due to extremity exsanguination by 85%. After an exhaustive study, the U.S. Army Institute of Research deemed it to be 100% effective.

Now, C•A•T Resources has developed the C•A•T GEN7. Following extensive field reviews, the C•A•T GEN7 has been completely re-designed, making it the most effective Combat Application Tourniquet to date. The new GEN7 is simpler to use thanks to a single application protocol, single buckle routing system and further improvements to its components and construction.

Features

Single Routing Buckle

• Faster application and effective slack removal resulting in decreased blood loss and fewer windlass turns to achieve arterial occlusion
• Simplified training with single protocol directions for all applications

Windlass Rod

• Increased diameter for enhanced strength
• Aggressive ribbing for improved grip

Windlass Clip

• Bilateral beveled entry for rapid windlass lock
• Bilateral buttress for added strength

Windlass Strap

• Sonic welded to clip for constant contact
• Color changed to Gray for tactical considerations (Black C-A-T Only)

Stabilization Bar

• Reinforced, beveled contact bar maintains the plate’s integrity and decreases skin pinching

Proven to be 100% effective in occluding blood flow in both upper & lower extremities by the U.S. Army’s Institute of Surgical Research

Dimensions: 6.5″ L x  2.4″ W x 1.5″ D (packaged)
Dimensions: 37.5″ L (open)
Weight: 2.9 oz