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North American Rescue Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T). 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.

North American Rescue Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) Features:

• Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army
• Proven to be 100% effective in occluding blood flow in both upper & lower extremities by the U.S. Army's Institute of Surgical Research
• Single Routing Buckle for faster application, decreased blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns, and simplified training with single protocol application standards
• Includes reinforced windlass, stabilization plate, windlass clip and writeable windlass security strap
• Featuring NAR's signature Red Tip Technology® elliptical tab providing added visual clues during application

North American Rescue Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) Product Enhancements:

• 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 secured to the latch 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

North American Rescue Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) Specs:

• 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
• Colors: Black, Orange, Blue - Trainer

North American Rescue Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) Blue Special Features:

• Fully functioning C-A-T® tourniquet colored blue to identify it as a training device
• Enables instructors and trainees hands-on training & tourniquet application practice
• Providing a distinct visual means to distinguish training devices from personal/operational life-saving devices
• Protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253