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 scientist 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
ORANGE - NSN: 6510-01-612-7129
BLUE - NSN: 6510-01-560-2972
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
- 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
