Combat Application Tourniquet® (C•A•T)® - Rescue
 
Despite the proven effectiveness of the Combat Application Tourniquet®, the new C•A•T® GEN7 goes even further toward making it easier and faster to use. All six components of the Combat Application Tourniquet™ have been re-designed and improved on the C•A•T® GEN7.
 
C.A.T® GEN7 Features:
Single Routing Buckle - Decreases blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns, simplified training with single protocol application standards.
Windlass Rod - Increased diameter, enhanced strength, aggressive ribbing improves grip.
Windlass Clip - Bilateral bevelled entry, rapid windless lock, bilateral buttress, added strength.
Windlass Strap - New reinforced strap, grey colour for tactical considerations (black only).
Stabilisation Plate - Reinforced, bevelled contact bar, improved comfort.
Free-moving Internal Band - Patented band within band, truly even distribution of circumferential pressure.
 
Special 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.
 
Dimensions:
Packaged: L 6 in. x W 2.4 in. x D 1.5 in.
Open Length: 37.5 in.
Weight: 2.7 oz