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Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T®) - GEN 7 - Black

Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T®) - GEN 7 - Black

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Description

When work began on the C-A-T® GEN 7, every element that defines a tourniquet designed for combat use, was taken into consideration. The challenge was to find the best, most forward-looking way possible to enhance performance and maximize application success. Leveraging input from after-action reviews, researchers, material scientists and the end-user, they were able to create the most advanced C-A-T® to date. Every component of the C-A-T® GEN 7 is optimized for performance and reliability.

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 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.

BLACK - NSN: 6510-01-521-7976

C-A-T® GEN 7 REQUIREMENTS DRIVEN ENHANCEMENTS & ADVANTAGES:

1 - Single Routing Buckle:

  • 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

2 - Windlass Rod:

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

3 - Windlass Clip:

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

4 - Windlass Strap:

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

5 - Stabilization Bar:

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

6 - Free-moving Internal Band:

  • Patented band within band
  • 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 Operations 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
  • Latex Free
  • Meets and complies with CE standards
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) All material, manufactured and labor are U.S. Content
  • National Tactical Officers Association; Member Tested and Recommended designation
  • 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
  • Cost-effective
  • Standard Issue to U.S. ARMY, NAVY, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard
  • Protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253

Specifications 

  • Weights & Dimensions:
    • Packaged: (L 6.5 in. x W 2.4 in. x D 1.5 in.)
    • Open Length Dimensions: (37.5 in.);
    • Weight: (82.21 g / 2.9 oz.)

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