Combat Application Tourniquet® (C-A-T®) Gen 7 - Genuine North American Rescue - North American Rescue

Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT TQ) Gen. 7 North American Rescue

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SKU: 30-0001

Type: Tourniquet

Vendor: North American Rescue

Combat Application Tourniquet® (C-A-T®) Gen 7 - Genuine North American Rescue

Name: Combat Application Tourniquet® (C-A-T®) Gen 7 - Genuine North American Rescue
Brand: North American Rescue
SKU: 30-0001
Price: 28.99 USD
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Weight: 2.7 Oz.Size: 37.5 Inches Open LengthBrand: North American Rescue

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

North American Rescue · Limb Tourniquet

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

Genuine North American Rescue build of the windlass limb tourniquet the U.S. Army has issued since 2005. Gen 7 carries the Single Routing Buckle, a reinforced windlass with an ambidextrous locking clip, and Red Tip Technology® routing confirmation, at 2.7 oz on a 1.5 in. band. Three colorways ship: two operational, one trainer.

CoTCCC-recommended (Black · Orange)2.7 oz1.5 in. bandGenuine NAR

Marketplace look-alikes are the reason this page lists part numbers — a tourniquet that is not the device the data was built on is not the device you think you are carrying.

What's Included

One tourniquet per package. Three colorways: Black and Orange are operational and functionally identical; Blue is a trainer and must never be staged in an operational kit. Tap the color you are ordering.

VIEW ▾Black — operational — NAR 30-0001

1× Combat Application Tourniquet® (C-A-T®) Gen 7, tactical black — windlass with Single Routing Buckle, ambidextrous locking clip, Red Tip Technology® tab, white time-recording label · CoTCCC-recommended
Manufacturer part number 30-0001 · NSN 6515-01-521-7976
Standard field-issue color; minimal visual signature

VIEW ▾Orange — operational — NAR 30-0033

1× Combat Application Tourniquet® (C-A-T®) Gen 7, rescue orange — windlass with Single Routing Buckle, ambidextrous locking clip, Red Tip Technology® tab, white time-recording label · CoTCCC-recommended
Manufacturer part number 30-0033
High-visibility color for mass-casualty staging, EMS, range and public bleeding-control cabinets
Functionally identical to the black version — same Gen 7 construction

VIEW ▾Blue — trainer — NAR 30-0023

1× Combat Application Tourniquet® (C-A-T®) Gen 7 trainer, blue — colour-coded for scenario training
Manufacturer part number 30-0023
Training use only. A trainer is not an operational device and carries no CoTCCC recommendation, even though the black and orange versions of the same product do. Never load a blue trainer into an operational kit.

▾Specifications

C-A-T® Gen 7 — specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	North American Rescue — genuine C-A-T®
Generation	Gen 7
Weight	2.7 oz
Strap width	1.5 in.
Packaged dimensions	6.5 in. L × 2.4 in. W × 1.5 in. D
Mechanism	Windlass with Single Routing Buckle and ambidextrous locking clip
Routing confirmation	Red Tip Technology® elliptical tab — tactile and visual
Time recording	White label on the strap for application time
Black (operational)	Part 30-0001 · NSN 6515-01-521-7976
Orange (operational)	Part 30-0033
Blue (trainer)	Part 30-0023 — training use only, not for field staging
CoTCCC status	The C-A-T® is CoTCCC-recommended for life-threatening extremity hemorrhage. The status applies to the operational device, not to the blue trainer.
U.S. Army	Standard-issue limb tourniquet since 2005
Country of origin	Genuine C-A-Ts are made in the United States

Counterfeit windlass tourniquets are a documented field-safety problem. In bench testing published in Prehospital and Disaster Medicine (2023), look-alike tourniquets applied roughly one-fifth the force of genuine C-A-Ts and 4% ruptured during application. Since October 2024 a U.S. International Trade Commission General Exclusion Order bars importation of infringing windlass tourniquets. Every C-A-T sold here is sourced from North American Rescue.

▾Who Carries It

Military and SOF as the issued limb tourniquet · Law enforcement and TEMS on a duty belt, plate carrier or patrol kit · EMS and fire in IFAKs, ankle kits and jump bags · Public-access bleeding control in cabinets and AED stations, where the C-A-T is the most widely trained tourniquet in civilian curricula · Government and agency procurement, NSN 6515-01-521-7976 for tactical black.

Tourniquet application is a trained skill. Placement, tightening endpoint, conversion and time documentation follow TCCC or TECC doctrine and local protocol; this page publishes device specifications, not a procedure. Order the blue trainer only for training inventory — it is colour-coded specifically so it can be identified and kept out of operational kits.

Genuine North American Rescue

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. CoTCCC recommendation status verified at the device level. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available Options:

Black
Orange
Blue

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specification	Value
Width	2.4 Inches
Length	6.5 Inches
Height	1.5 Inches
Weight	2.7 Oz.
Dimensions	37.5 Inches Open Length

CLINICAL RATIONALE

Clinical Rationale — C-A-T Gen 7 (North American Rescue)

Why this tool matters clinically

Windlass leverage achieves rapid arterial occlusion, shrinking the shock window in limb hemorrhage.
Single-routing buckle reduces fine-motor steps under stress, improving first-pass success for self-aid and buddy-aid.
Wide band distributes force to maintain occlusion with less focal tissue stress than narrower interfaces.

Hemodynamic reasoning

Effective control requires compressing the injured artery against bone at pressures exceeding systolic; windlass torque translates to strap tension and interface pressure.
Broad contact lowers peak pressure for a given occlusive load, supporting stability during movement and transport.

Clinical decision pathway

Apply early for life-threatening extremity hemorrhage; confirm pulse extinction, secure, time-mark, and reassess after packaging or movement.
Convert when appropriate in Tactical Field/En Route Care if bleeding control allows and protocols permit.

Evidence & Training Rationale

Prehospital TQ use is associated with improved survival when used early and correctly; complication rates remain low when appropriately indicated.
Training priorities: staging pre-routed, two- and one-hand drills, distal pulse checks, securement, time documentation, and post-movement reassessment.

Selected sources:
Kragh et al., 2009, prospective combat cohort (PDF);
Kragh et al., Ann Emerg Med (abstract);
Eastridge et al., 2012, causes of preventable death (PDF);
JTS TCCC/CPG library;
Deployed Medicine: Tourniquet Skill Cards.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

Domestic & Military Shipping

Free Standard Shipping: Automatically applied at checkout on all orders $200 and above within the 48 contiguous United States (CONUS).

APO/FPO Military Addresses: Unconditionally free standard shipping on every order, with no minimum purchase required.

Order Processing & Tracking

Standard Gear: In-stock medical devices, consumables, and tactical packs process within 48 hours.

Stocked Kit Bags: Custom-built kits ship within 7-10 days as they are assembled by hand at our South Florida facility.

Automated carrier tracking details are emailed immediately upon shipment dispatch.

30-Day Returns & Medical Safety

Returns: Unused, unopened equipment in original manufacturer packaging is eligible for return within 30 days of delivery.

Bio-Safety Notice: To ensure sterility and patient safety, medical consumables with opened or broken tamper-evident seals cannot be returned.

Return Facility: MED-TAC International Corp., 15757 Pines Blvd, Suite 154, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027.

Export Compliance

North American Rescue (NAR) products and rifle hard armor plates are strictly restricted to US and APO/FPO addresses and cannot be exported internationally.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this a genuine North American Rescue CAT Gen 7?

Yes. MED-TAC sources exclusively from North American Rescue or authorized distributors. Counterfeit CATs are a documented field safety issue — they fail under tightening load. Verify authenticity via the NAR holographic label on packaging and the embossed 'C-A-T' on the windlass rod.

What is the difference between Tactical Black (30-0001) and Rescue Orange (30-0033)?

Functionally identical — same Gen 7 construction, same field performance. Orange is high-visibility for mass casualty events, EMS staging, and public AED stations where rapid identification matters. Trainer Blue (30-0023) is also fully functional but is color-coded blue for training scenarios only — not for field staging.

Can the CAT Gen 7 be applied one-handed?

Yes. It is designed for single-handed self-application. The friction buckle routes the band around the limb with one hand; the windlass turns and locks with the strong hand. Leg application is harder than arm application due to diameter — practice both during training. CoTCCC standard: one-handed self-application in under 60 seconds.

How tight do I need to make it?

Tighten until distal bleeding stops and there is no palpable distal pulse. This will be painful for a conscious casualty — that is expected and correct. A tourniquet that causes no discomfort has not achieved arterial occlusion in most adult limbs. Mark the application time on the white label immediately using a permanent marker.

Does MED-TAC offer volume pricing for unit or agency procurement?

Yes. Contact us for volume pricing on 10+ unit orders. We carry Tactical Black and Rescue Orange in stock. As an SDVOSB-certified supplier, MED-TAC supports government purchase orders and set-aside procurement. Email orders@tactical-medicine.com for terms and lead times.