CAT Gen. 7 High-Visibility Orange Tourniquet - ORIGINAL

The Combat Application Tourniquet ® (C • A • T ® ) is a safe and effective device for controlling bleeding in the extremities. New CAT GEN 7 version is easier to self-apply. In high-visibility orange. NSN: 6515-01-612-7129 New, more effective buckle Reduced blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns. Stronger windlass rod Larger diameter, greater strength, nine ridges that improve grip. Improved windlass rod securing clip. Bilateral beveled entry, quick windlass lock, bilateral buttress, added strength. Improved windlass rod securing clip Bilateral beveled entry, quick windlass lock, bilateral buttress, added strength. Closure band New reinforced closure band, gray in color for tactical considerations (tactical version only). New adjustment plate Improved fit with beveled edges. Exclusive patented adjustment strap True even distribution of circumferential pressure. The U.S. Army Research Institute considered it 100% effective at occluding blood flow in upper and lower extremities. RECOMMENDED by CoTCCC. WHEN EVERY SECOND MATTERS 1. New adjustment buckle Reduced blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns 2. Windlass rod Larger diameter, greater strength, grip-enhancing ridges 3. Windlass rod locking clip Bilateral beveled entry, quick windlass lock, bilateral buttress, added strength 3. Adjustment strap and time marking New reinforced material, gray in color for tactical considerations (black version only) 4. Stabilization plate Reinforced beveled contact plate, improved comfort 100% effective. - Field tested. - Recommended by the TCCC committee. - Official U.S. Army tourniquet and used by the U.S. Marine Corps. - Considered the most reliable by police personnel and EMS professionals around the world. - Lightweight, durable, and easy to apply with one hand. - With an elliptical red tip (RedTip®) at the end that makes it easier to locate and apply with one hand. - Safety label with space to record application time. - NSN: 6515-01-521-7976. - Dimensions: 16.5 x 6.1 x 3.8 cm. - Weight: 76.5 grams. - Color: orange. 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. 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 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 3. Internal tightening band Patented internal band, true even distribution of circumferential pressure