Genuine Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T)
Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) ' 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 C-A-T completely occluded blood flow of an extremity in the event of a traumatic wound with significant hemorrhage.

The C-A-T 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 C-A-T's unique dual securing system avoids the use of screws and clips which can become difficult to operate under survival stress or where fine motor skills are compromised.

The Fastest, Safest, Most Effective Prehospital Field Tourniquet
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
NEW 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
The Combat Application Tourniquet®, introduced to U.S. Army in 2005 is a true one-handed tourniquet, widely credited with decreasing mortality rates due to extremity exsanguination by 85%. After an exhaustive study, the U.S. Army Institute of Research deemed it to be 100% effective.

Following extensive field reviews, the CAT GEN7 has been completely re-designed, making it the most effective Combat Application Tourniquet to date. The new CAT GEN7 is simpler to use thanks to a single application protocol, single buckle routing system and further improvements to its components and construction.

Product Enhancements
Bilateral windlass clip for rapid windlass lock and bilateral buttress for added strength
Enhanced windlass strap changed to tactical gray and sonic welded to clip 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
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

CAT Combat Application Tourniquet - GEN 7 (Gray Time-Stamp)