TQ - COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET (C-A-T)
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 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 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
DESCRIPTION
C-A-T® Trainer Version
This fully functioning Gen 7 C-A-T® tourniquet is colored blue to identify it as a training device enabling instructors and trainees hands-on training & tourniquet application practice with a distinct visual means to distinguish training devices from personal/operational life-saving devices.
The 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 CAT’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. The innovations in the CAT are protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253.
Educational Materials can be found HERE.
https://www.narescue.com/education/cat-tourniquet-education.html
SPECS
SEL#: 09MS-04-BAND
Product Enhancements:
NEW 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 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
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
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