CAT Gen 7 Tourniquet

Since its combat introduction by the U.S. Army in 2005, the Combat Application Tourniquet® – a true one-handed tourniquet – has decreased the mortality rate due to extreme exsanguination by 85%. The U.S. Army Institute of Research deemed it to be 100% effective.

Now, C•A•T Resources has developed the all-new C•A•T® GEN7. Following extensive field reviews, the C•A•T® GEN7 has been completely re-designed, making it the most effective Combat Application Tourniquet® to date. The new GEN7 is simpler to use thanks to a single application protocol, single buckle routing system and further improvements to its components and construction.

Despite the proven effectiveness of the Combat Application Tourniquet®, the new C•A•T® GEN7 goes even further toward making it easier and faster to use. All six components of the Combat Application Tourniquet® have been re-designed and improved on the C•A•T® GEN7.

1. Single Routing Buckle - decreased blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns, simplified training with single protocol application standards

2. Windlass Rod - increased diameter, enhanced strength, aggressive ribbing improves grip

3. Windlass Clip - bilateral bevelled entry, rapid windlass lock, bilateral buttress, added strength

4. Windlass Strap - new reinforced strap, grey color for tactical considerations (Black only)

5. Stabilization Plate - reinforced, bevelled contact bar, improved comfort

6. Free-Moving Internal Band - patented band within band, truly even distribution of circumferential pressure