Combat Application Tourniquet - Gen 7 (C-A-T)

Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) Gen 7 is a field-tested windlass tourniquet for rapid control of life-threatening arm or leg hemorrhage. It is built for first responders, military, law enforcement, and prepared civilians who need a reliable tool in trauma kits, IFAKs, vehicles, and workplace bleeding control stations. The single-routing buckle speeds slack removal and lowers the number of windlass turns, so users can tighten quickly during high-stress events in the field, at the range, or on a job site. A reinforced, textured windlass provides confident grip with gloves or wet hands, and the stabilization plate helps focus circumferential pressure to occlude arterial flow until definitive care is available.

Clear visual cues support fast training carryover. Red Tip Technology guides placement, the bilateral windlass clip locks from either side, and the time strap offers a write-on space to document application time for handoff to EMS. At only 2.7 ounces, the C-A-T Gen 7 packs small, rides comfortably in most tourniquet holders, and is designed for one-handed self-application or assisted use. It is recognized by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care and widely issued for Stop the Bleed programs, which is why it is a common choice for daily duty belts and community response kits.

Features and Benefits

• Single-routing buckle removes slack fast and reduces windlass turns
• Reinforced, ribbed windlass rod offers secure grip in wet or gloved conditions
• Bilateral windlass clip enables right- or left-hand locking
• Stabilization plate with beveled contact bar helps maintain focused, stable pressure
• Red Tip Technology improves visibility for efficient placement and training
• Time strap provides write-on area to record application time
• Compact and lightweight design fits IFAK pouches, duty-belt holsters, and backpack kits
• One-handed application supports self-aid when a caregiver is not immediately available
• Latex-free construction suits users with sensitivities
• Trusted across military, EMS, law enforcement, and public bleeding control programs

Specifications

• Manufacturer: North American Rescue
• Brand: C-A-T
• Country of Origin: Unknown
• Application: Combat tourniquet
• Color: Tactical black
• FSA Eligible: Yes
• Material: Latex-free nylon with reinforced windlass
• Securing Method: Hook-and-loop with bilateral windlass clip
• Type: Military and first-responder bleeding control device
• UNSPSC Code: 41104104
• One-Handed Application: Yes
• Carry Compatibility: Fits most IFAK and duty-belt tourniquet holders

Dimensions/Weight

• Height: 1.5 inches
• Length: 6.5 inches
• Width: 2.4 inches
• Open Length: 37.5 inches
• Strap Width: 1.5 inches
• Weight: 2.7 ounces

Vitality Medical offers a variety of tourniquets for controlling severe bleeding. Stock your kit with the C-A-T Gen 7 for fast, effective hemorrhage control when it matters most.