The Combat Application Tourniquet® (C-A-T®) has been the primary combat tourniquet issued to deployed Canadian Forces soldiers since 2005. The free moving internal band provides circumferential pressure to the extremity with a windlass tightening system. The C-A-T® utilizes an improved strength windlass rod to prevent breakage even in extreme circumstances.

Canada Patent No. 2,569,550

Features Include:

·         Approved by the  Canadian CCCWG (Combat Casualty Care Working Group) and the US CoTCCC (Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care)

·         Simple one handed application for self-aid

Gen VII

·         Compact and lightweight

·         New & improved increased strength windlass rod