Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T®) Black

Description

The C-A-T® GEN 7 has a single routing buckle system that (1) allows for extremely fast application and effective slack removal (2) Simplified training with single protocol directions for all applications.
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.

C-A-T® GEN 7 REQUIREMENTS DRIVEN ENHANCEMENTS & ADVANTAGES:
1 – 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.

2 – Windlass Rod:

Increased diameter for enhanced strength;
Aggressive ribbing for improved grip.

3 – Windlass Clip:

Bilateral beveled entry for rapid windlass lock;
Bilateral buttress for added strength.

4 – Windlass Strap:

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

5 – Stabilization Bar:

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

6 – Free-moving Internal Band:

Patented band within band;
True evenly distributed circumferential pressure.

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 Operations 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;
Latex Free;
Meets and complies with CE standards;
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) All material, manufactured and labor are U.S. Content;
National Tactical Officers Association; Member Tested and Recommended designation;
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;
Cost effective;
Standard Issue to U.S. ARMY, NAVY, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard;
Protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253.

Specifications:

Packaged Dimensions: (L 6.5 in. x W 2.4 in. x D 1.5 in.);
Open Length Dimensions: (37.5 in.);
Weight: (82.21 g / 2.9 oz.).