Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T)

Item # 30-0001

Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army

Noted as the best prehospital tourniquet in the February 2008 supplement of The Journal of Trauma

The C-A-T® GEN 7 from Blue Monster Prep 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® 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 C-A-T® GEN 7’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 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.

Features

• Awarded as one of the “Top 10 Greatest Inventions” by the U.S. Army
• Standard Issue to U.S. ARMY, NAVY, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard
• Used by 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
• Faster application and is easier to use than previous generations, resulting in less blood loss
• Recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care
• Designed to perform in all weather conditions

C-A-T® GEN 7 Enhancements

• 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

• Increased diameter for enhanced strength
• Aggressive ribbing for improved grip

• Bilateral beveled entry for rapid windlass lock
• Bilateral buttress for added strength

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

Stabilization Bar

• Reinforced, beveled contact bar maintains the plate's integrity and decreases skin pinching

Dimensions

• Packaged: L 6.5 in. x W 2.4 in. x D 1.5 in.
• Open Length: 37.5 in.
• Weight: 2.7 oz