The CAT (Combat Application Tourniquet) is a small and lightweight one-handed tourniquet that completely occludes arterial blood flow in an extremity. It uses a Self-Adhering Band and a Friction Adaptor Buckle to fit a wide range of extremities combined with a one-handed windlass system. The windlass uses a free moving internal band to provide true circumferential pressure to an extremity. The windlass is then locked in place; this requires only one hand, with the Windlass Clip™. It also has a Hook-and-Loop Windlass Strap™ for further securing of the windlass during patient transport.

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

Features:

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
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

Specifications:

Windlass Clip

Rapid Windlass lock from either side (ambidextrous)
Durable construction keeps windlass secure

WINDLASS ROD

Large diameter for strength
Aggressive ribbing for slip-free grip
Twist for additional tightening of the tourniquet to stop bleeding

WINDLASS STRAP

NEW welding process features strong adherence of strap to clip (Released 2025)
Secures windlass rod and prevents dislodgment during movement

STABILIZATION PLATE

Reinforced beveled stabilization plate minimizes discomfort and provides stable pressure under windlass

SINGLE ROUTING BUCKLE

Allows for fast application which decreases blood loss
Simplifies effective slack removal

FREE-MOVING INTERNAL BAND

Distributes pressure across TQ width, reducing pressure spikes on the TQ band edges as seen with competitor devices
Minimizes friction during application

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