CAT Tourniquet
Description
The Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) is a small and lightweight tourniquet designed to obstruct arterial blood flow in the event of a traumatic wound with significant haemorrhage.
NATO Stock Number (NSN): 6515-01-521-7976.
True circumferential pressure is provided to the extremity via the windlass system with a free moving internal band that the CAT incorporates. Once tightened, the windlass is locked in place when bleeding has ceased. The CAT also has a Velcro Windlass Strap for further securing of the windlass during patient transport.
Small and lightweight
Cost effective
Can be stored easily on the side of a belt
CE Marked
Description
The Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) is a small and lightweight tourniquet designed to obstruct arterial blood flow in the event of a traumatic wound with significant haemorrhage.
NATO Stock Number (NSN): 6515-01-521-7976.
True circumferential pressure is provided to the extremity via the windlass system with a free moving internal band that the CAT incorporates. Once tightened, the windlass is locked in place when bleeding has ceased. The CAT also has a Velcro Windlass Strap for further securing of the windlass during patient transport.
Small and lightweight
Cost effective
Can be stored easily on the side of a belt
CE Marked
