C-A-T® Combat Application Tourniquet [Gen 7]

The gold standard in lifesaving. The NAR Gen 7 CAT is the official tourniquet of the U.S. Army—proven 100% effective at stopping extremity bleeding by the Army Institute of Surgical Research. True one-handed application lets you treat yourself or a casualty under stress. Red Tip Technology helps you locate and thread the band even in low-light or high-stress conditions. Carry one on your kit, in your vehicle, and at the range. Every second counts.

• 100% Effective — Proven by U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research to completely occlude blood flow in upper and lower extremities
• True One-Handed Application — Apply to yourself or a casualty using only one hand
• Red Tip Technology™ — Red elliptical tip helps locate and thread the band in low-light or high-stress situations
• Reinforced Windlass Rod — 2x stronger than previous generations with increased diameter and improved grip
• Writeable Time Strip — Record application time on the highly visible security tab
• All-Weather Performance — Designed to function in extreme heat, cold, and wet conditions
• Official U.S. Army Tourniquet — Used by conventional forces and Special Operations
• CoTCCC Recommended — Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care approved

Specifications

• Model: C-A-T® Gen 7
• Manufacturer: North American Rescue (NAR)
• Application: One-handed (self or buddy)
• Effectiveness: 100% occlusion of arterial blood flow (USAISR tested)
• Windlass: Reinforced rod, 2x stronger than Gen 6
• Band Tip: Red Tip Technology™ for visibility
• Time Recording: Writeable strip on securing tab
• Use: Upper and lower extremity hemorrhage control
• Certifications: CoTCCC recommended, U.S. Army official issue, "Top 10 Greatest Army Inventions"