The Fastest, Safest, Most Effective Prehospital Field Tourniquet

The Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) Generation 7

When we began work on the C-A-T GEN 7 we considered every element that defines a tourniquet designed for combat use. We challenged ourselves to find the best, most forward-looking way possible to enhance performance and maximize application success. But we didn’t do this alone. Leveraging input from after action reviews, researchers, material scientists and you, the end-user, we were able to create the most advanced C-A-T to date. Every component of the C-A-T GEN 7 is optimized for performance and reliability.

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:

THE 7 ADVANTAGE DIFFERENCE:

1 – SINGLE ROUTING BUCKLE

1. Decreased blood loss
2. Effective slack removal
3. Fewer windlass turns
4. Simplified training with single protocol application standards

2 – WINDLASS ROD

1. Increased diameter
2. Enhanced strength
3. Aggressive ribbing
4. Improved grip

3 – WINDLASS CLIP

1. Bilateral beveled entry
2. Rapid windlass lock
3. Bilateral buttress
4. Added strength

4 – WINDLASS STRAP

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

5 – STABILIZATION PLATE

1. Reinforced, beveled contact bar
2. Minimized skin pinching

6 – RED TIP TECHNOLOGY

1. Featuring NAR’s Red Tip Technology with a red elliptical tip
2. Added visual clues for application

7 – FREE-MOVING INTERNAL BAND

1. Patented band within band
2. True evenly distributed circumferential pressure

SPECIAL FEATURES:

1. Awarded as one of the “Top 10 Greatest Inventions” by the U.S. Army
2. Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army
3. Used by both conventional and Special Operation forces
4. Proven to be 100% effective in occluding blood flow in both upper & lower extremities by the U.S. Army’s Institute of Surgical Research
5. True, one-handed application tourniquet
6. Quickly controls life-threatening extremity bleeding
7. Recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care
8. Designed to perform in all weather conditions
9. Cost-effective
10. Standard Issue to U.S. ARMY, NAVY, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard
11. Protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253
12. NSN#: 6515-01-521-7976

DIMENSIONS:

1. Packaged: L 6.5 in. x W 2.4 in. x D 1.5 in.
2. Open Length: 37.5 in.
3. Weight: 2.9 oz