

COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET®
THE FASTEST, SAFEST, MOST EFFECTIVE PREHOSPITAL FIELD TOURNIQUET IN THE WORLD


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- Only trust the authentic Combat Application Tourniquet® - the fastest, safest, most effective prehospital field tourniquet in the world!
- The #1 choice worldwide C-A-T® Tourniquet has saved more lives than all other prehospital tourniquets in the world combined
- Meets & exceeds ANSI/OSHA requirements for self-applied, arterial tourniquets with a windlass or ratchet
- Scientifically proven 100% effective & trusted by the U.S. Military
- Approved by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) for two decades
- Made in America exclusively in South Carolina












TESTED. PROVEN. TRUSTED.
- Has been proven 100% effective by the U.S. Military
- 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
- Recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC)
- A true one-handed tourniquet
- Designed to perform in all weather conditions
- Proven to be effective in pediatric emergencies*
- Small and cost-effective
*Harcke, H., et al. (2019). Adult Tourniquet for Use in School-Age Emergencies. Pediatrics, 143(6): e20183447.
https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2018-3447
https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2018-3447
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1. WINDLASS CLIP
- Rapid Windlass lock from either side (ambidextrous)
- Durable construction keeps windlass secure


2. STABILIZATION PLATE
- Reinforced beveled stabilization plate minimizes discomfort and provides stable pressure under windlass


3. 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


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


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


6. SINGLE ROUTING BUCKLE
- Allows for fast application which decreases blood loss
- Simplifies effective slack removal


7. RED TIP TECHNOLOGY®
- Features NAR’s signature of premium quality: red elliptical tip
- Easily feeds through buckle


EXPLORE THE C-A-T® IN 3D
- Click HERE to launch the 3D viewer where you can zoom and rotate around a three dimensional model of the Gen 7 C-A-T® Tourniquet and explore its features
FIND OUT MORE
In addition to the C-A-T® Tourniquet being the fastest, safest, and most effective prehospital tourniquet in the world - it’s also the most studied. There’s a reason that it is the official tourniquet of the U.S. Army and widely trusted and accepted across all branches of the military, in every industry of first response, and for public access. Check out these articles and videos highlighting the uses and benefits of the C-A-T® Tourniquet.
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