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Combat Application Tourniquet� (C-A-T�) - Tactical Black

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Product Code: 30-0001

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Noted as the best prehospital tourniquet in the February 2008 supplement of The Journal of Trauma

The C-A-T^� is a true one-handed tourniquet proven to be 100% effective by the U.S. Army�s Institute of Surgical Research. Tests proved that the C-A-T� completely occluded blood flow of an extremity in the event of a traumatic wound with significant hemorrhage.

The C-A-T^� utilizes a durable windlass system with a free-moving internal band providing true circumferential pressure to the extremity. Once adequately tightened, bleeding will cease and the windlass is locked into place. A Hook and Loop strap is then applied, securing the windlass to maintain pressure during casualty evacuation. The C-A-T^��s unique dual securing system avoids the use of screws and clips which can become difficult to operate under survival stress or where fine motor skills are compromised.