Medical Devices
Cat Tourniquet
Description The Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) is a proven hemorrhage control device validated by the U.S. Army's Institute of Surgical Research. Testing demonstrated complete occlusion of blood flow to an extremity following traumatic wounds with significant bleeding. The design incorporates a single routing buckle to enable faster application, reduce blood loss, remove slack effectively, require fewer windlass turns, and allow simplified training through a single protocol application standard. The unit includes a reinforced windlass, stabilization plate, windlass clip, and a writeable windlass security strap for documentation. North American Rescue's Red Tip Technology® elliptical tab provides additional visual guidance during application.