# The fastest, safest, most effective prehospital tourniquet! **Exceeds the new ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2021 Standard for tourniquets!** Noted as the best prehospital tourniquet in the February 2008 supplement of The Journal of Trauma 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. Tests proved that the CAT completely occluded blood flow of an extremity in the event of a traumatic wound with significant hemorrhage.The Gen 7 CAT utilizes a durable windlass system with a patented free-moving internal band providing true circumferential pressure to the extremity. Once adequately tightened, bleeding will cease and the windlass is locked into place. A hook and loop windlass retention strap is then applied, securing the windlass to maintain pressure during casualty evacuation. The patented Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) featuring the proprietary red tip design and the mechanical advantage of a band within a band has been the Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army since 2005. The innovations in the CAT are protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253. **Product Enhancements:** - **NEW Single Routing Buckle** for faster application, decreased blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns, and simplified training with single protocol application standards - Reinforced windlass rod with increased diameter for enhanced strength and aggressive ribbing for improved grip - Bilateral windlass clip for rapid windlass lock and bilateral buttress for added strength - Enhanced windlass strap sonic welded to clip for constant contact providing safe windlass security and a place to document the application time - Reinforced stabilization plate with beveled contact bar - Signature red elliptical tip (Red Tip Technology) provides visual cue during application - Patented free-moving internal band for true evenly distributed 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. Armys 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 6.5 in. x W 2.4 in. x D 1.5 in. - Open Length: 37.5 in. - Weight: 3.04 oz