North American Rescue Combat Application Tourniquet, Black

In the realm of tactical preparedness, few tools are as essential as a reliable tourniquet. Enter the Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T), a device that has earned its place through rigorous testing and battlefield application. Developed with precision and practicality in mind, this patented one-handed tourniquet is lauded by the U.S. Army's Institute of Surgical Research for its 100% effectiveness in halting blood flow from traumatic wounds.

The Gen 7 C-A-T stands out with its robust windlass system, designed to exert true circumferential pressure around an extremity. This ensures that once tightened adequately, bleeding ceases promptly—a crucial feature when every second counts. The simplicity of operation is further enhanced by a hook-and-loop retention strap that secures the windlass firmly during casualty evacuation.

Notably, this tourniquet employs a dual securing system devoid of screws or clips—elements known to challenge dexterity under duress. Instead, it offers an intuitive mechanism suitable even when fine motor skills falter amid survival stress.

The C-A-T’s signature red tip design underscores its user-friendly nature while providing mechanical advantage via an innovative band-within-a-band concept. Since becoming the Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army in 2005, it has set itself apart as a vital component in any emergency kit.

Endorsed by patents US 7,842,067 and US 7,892,253 for its groundbreaking innovations, this tourniquet exemplifies excellence in life-saving technology—a testament to thoughtful engineering dedicated to preserving lives on and off the battlefield.