{"product_id":"cat-tourniquet","title":"C-A-T Gen 7 Combat Application Tourniquet, North American Rescue","description":"\u003c!-- Preferred URL: https:\/\/shop.pacificbiomedical.com\/products\/cat-tourniquet --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pbm-product pbm-ax\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pbm-lead\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe North American Rescue Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) Gen 7 is a one-handed field tourniquet designed to control life-threatening extremity bleeding.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Pacific Biomedical carries it in three colors: Tactical Black (30-0001), Rescue Orange (30-0023) and the blue Trainer (30-0033) for hands-on practice.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e North American Rescue lists the Gen 7 as recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC), and the C-A-T Gen 7 is on the CoTCCC recommended limb tourniquet list.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle routing buckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e for fast application and simpler slack removal.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindlass clip:\u003c\/strong\u003e locks the windlass from either side.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree-moving internal band:\u003c\/strong\u003e distributes pressure across the tourniquet width.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced stabilization plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimizes discomfort under the windlass.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed Tip Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e an elliptical tab that gives a visual cue and feeds easily through the buckle.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindlass strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e secures the rod during movement.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose a Color:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pbm-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nar-30-0001\"\u003eTactical Black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-0001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperational\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nar-30-0023\"\u003eRescue Orange\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-0023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperational\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nar-30-0033\"\u003eTrainer Blue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-0033\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraining device, colored blue so it is easy to tell apart from operational tourniquets\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pbm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth American Rescue\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGeneration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGen 7\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eItem numbers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-0001 Tactical Black, 30-0023 Rescue Orange, 30-0033 Trainer Blue\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaged size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 x 2.4 x 1.5 in\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOpen length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.5 in\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStrap width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 in\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7 oz\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShelf life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo shelf life while unused, in protective packaging, stored dry, dark and climate controlled\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePatents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eU.S. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the C-A-T Compares:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CoTCCC recommended limb tourniquet list includes the C-A-T Gen 7 and the SAM XT.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The SWAT-T elastic wrap is not on that list. Agencies choose by protocol and each maker's instructions for use. Compare every model we carry in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tourniquets\"\u003etourniquets collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rigid-gen-7-c-a-t-tourniquet-case-with-shirt-shield-black\"\u003eRigid Gen 7 C-A-T case with Shirt Shield, Black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/xt600-or-en\"\u003eSAM XT Tourniquet, Hi-Viz Orange (XT600-OR-EN)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sm-bleeding-kit\"\u003eSAM Bleeding Control Kit (KT901-V-EN)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bleeding-kits\"\u003eBleeding control kits and IFAKs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a CAT tourniquet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eC-A-T stands for Combat Application Tourniquet, a one-handed windlass tourniquet made by North American Rescue. The Gen 7 is the generation we carry, in black, orange and a blue trainer.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the black, orange and blue C-A-T?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack (30-0001) and orange (30-0023) are the same operational Gen 7 in two colors. The blue Trainer (30-0033) is a fully functioning C-A-T colored blue so training devices are easy to tell apart from operational tourniquets.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the C-A-T recommended by TCCC?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. North American Rescue states it is recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care, and the C-A-T Gen 7 is on the CoTCCC recommended limb tourniquet list.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat tourniquet does the US Army use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorth American Rescue states the C-A-T has been the Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army since 2005.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo C-A-T tourniquets expire?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorth American Rescue says the C-A-T is single use and has no shelf life as long as it stays unused, in protective packaging, and stored in a dry, dark, climate-controlled space.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan the C-A-T be applied one-handed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. North American Rescue lists it as a true one-handed application tourniquet.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow small a limb does the C-A-T work on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorth American Rescue says it works on a pediatric-sized limb.\u003csup class=\"pbm-cite\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ref-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eManufacturer Sources\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pbm-refs\"\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"ref-1\"\u003eNorth American Rescue. Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T), product page with specs and FAQs (accessed 2026-11-14). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.narescue.com\/combat-application-tourniquet-c-a-t.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enarescue.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"ref-2\"\u003eCommittee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care. CoTCCC Recommended Devices and Adjuncts, Joint Trauma System (accessed 2026-11-14). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/books.allogy.com\/web\/tenant\/8\/books\/f94aad5b-78f3-42be-b3de-8e8d63343866\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebooks.allogy.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFollow North American Rescue's instructions for use and your agency protocol.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North American Rescue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53629126246711,"sku":null,"price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/7415\/6599\/files\/north-american-rescue-first-aid-trauma-wound-care-default-title-combat-application-tourniquet-c-a-t-tactical-black-nar-30-0001-45634723578167.webp?v=1768416044","url":"https:\/\/shop.pacificbiomedical.com\/products\/cat-tourniquet","provider":"Pacific Biomedical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}