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SKU: MEDTAC0446

Type: Tourniquet

Vendor: Tactical Medical Solutions

SOF-T® Tourniquet from TACMED Solutions

Name: SOF-T® Tourniquet from TACMED Solutions
Brand: Tactical Medical Solutions
SKU: MEDTAC0446
Price: 29.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Weight: 3.7 OuncesDimensions: 5.5 Inches L x 2 Inches W x 1.75 Inches (Folded ) HBrand: Tactical Medical Solutions

Your Price: $29.99

Color: Black

Black

Coyote Tan

Orange

Red

Training Blue

$29.99

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Tactical Medical Solutions · Windlass Limb Tourniquet

SOF-T® Tourniquet from TACMED Solutions

A windlass limb tourniquet built around a metal windlass and a metal-reinforced buckle, on an approximately 1.5 in. strap. Four duty colors plus a dedicated Training Blue unit so a whole team can rehearse application without consuming a live device. Read the CoTCCC status row in the specifications before you buy — this is the standard-width SOF-T, not the Wide.

Metal windlass≈1.5 in. strap4 duty colors + Training BlueSingle-patient use

Occluding a femoral artery takes real, sustained force. A windlass that flexes or fractures under that force fails at the exact moment it is needed — which is why the metal in this device is the point of it.

What's Included

A single tourniquet, not a kit. What ships changes with the color you select — each color is a separate SKU, and Training Blue is a trainer rather than a duty device. Tap the color you are ordering.

VIEW ▾Black — duty unit · MEDTAC0446

1× SOF® Tourniquet, Black — SKU MEDTAC0446
Supplied assembled: strap (approx. 1.5 in. wide), metal-reinforced composite buckle, metal windlass and windlass retention clip in a single device
Single-patient device — a live duty unit, not a trainer
No pouch, carrier or marker is included. Tactical Medical Solutions publishes no separate instruction card, packaging format or packaged dimensions for this unit on this listing.

VIEW ▾Coyote Tan — duty unit · MEDTAC0449

1× SOF® Tourniquet, Coyote Tan — SKU MEDTAC0449
Same assembled device as the Black unit: strap, metal-reinforced composite buckle, metal windlass, windlass retention clip
Single-patient device — a live duty unit, not a trainer
No pouch, carrier or marker included

VIEW ▾Orange — duty unit · MEDTAC0447

1× SOF® Tourniquet, Orange — SKU MEDTAC0447
Same assembled device as the Black unit; high-visibility color for bag and vehicle staging
Single-patient device — a live duty unit, not a trainer
No pouch, carrier or marker included

VIEW ▾Red — duty unit · MEDTAC0448

1× SOF® Tourniquet, Red — SKU MEDTAC0448
Same assembled device as the Black unit; high-visibility color for bag and vehicle staging
Single-patient device — a live duty unit, not a trainer
No pouch, carrier or marker included

VIEW ▾Training Blue — TRAINER — not a duty device

1× SOF® Tourniquet, Training Blue — SKU MEDTAC0450 · trainer — do not deploy clinically
This is a dedicated training unit. It uses the same mechanism as the live device so skill transfer is direct, but it is not a duty tourniquet and must not be stocked as one.
A trainer holds no CoTCCC status of any kind, whatever the status of the live product.
Stage a Black, Coyote Tan, Orange or Red unit for actual use and keep the Training Blue for repetitions.

▾Specifications

SOF-T® Tourniquet — specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	Tactical Medical Solutions (TacMed Solutions)
Device type	Windlass limb tourniquet
Windlass	Metal. The manufacturer copy on this listing describes it both as a solid metal rod and, for the current generation, as a 5 in. machined aluminum rod with a textured grip and anodized finish — confirm the generation you are ordering.
Buckle	Metal-reinforced composite
Strap width	Approx. 1.5 in.
Windlass retention	Dedicated retention clip; the manufacturer names a Tri-Ring Lock™ and a Tourniquet Retention Assistance Clip™ (TRAC) on current-generation units
Colors and SKUs	Black MEDTAC0446 · Coyote Tan MEDTAC0449 · Orange MEDTAC0447 · Red MEDTAC0448 · Training Blue MEDTAC0450
Training unit	Training Blue (MEDTAC0450) is a trainer, not a duty device
Single-use	Live units are single-patient; use the Training Blue for practice
CoTCCC status	Verify before you buy. The CoTCCC-recommended limb tourniquet list names the SOF® Tourniquet Wide (SOFTT-W). This listing is the standard-width SOF-T, which the manufacturer's own comparison distinguishes from the Wide by strap width. MED-TAC has not verified that the standard-width SOF-T holds a current CoTCCC recommendation, and does not annotate it as CoTCCC-recommended on that basis. If your protocol requires a CoTCCC-recommended limb tourniquet, confirm the exact model and generation against the current CoTCCC list before purchase.
Generation	Shipped in the current generation Tactical Medical Solutions produces; generation is not selectable at order

Two claims that appear in older copy for this device — an exclusivity relationship with a national relief organization, and an adoption figure across the largest US police departments — are manufacturer marketing claims MED-TAC has not been able to source, and they are not carried on this page.

▾Who Carries It

Military and SOF medics carrying a metal-windlass tourniquet that survives field abuse · Law enforcement and SWAT on duty carry, with a Training Blue unit so the whole unit rehearses on the real mechanism · EMS and tactical EMS staging a windlass tourniquet on the truck, the vest or the trauma bag · Prepared civilians for range, worksite and vehicle kits.

Tourniquet application is a trained, perishable skill applied within your scope of practice and local protocol. This page describes a device; it is not a procedural guide and it is not a substitute for accredited hands-on training. Train the application, confirm loss of the distal pulse, and mark the time — and train it on the Training Blue unit rather than on the device you intend to deploy.

Genuine Tactical Medical Solutions

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available Options:

Black
Coyote Tan
Orange
Red
Training Blue

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specification	Value
Width	2 Inches
Length	5.5 Inches
Height	1.75 Inches (Folded )
Weight	3.7 Ounces

CLINICAL RATIONALE

Clinical Rationale — SOF® / SOF®-T Wide (TacMed Solutions)

Why this tool matters clinically

Rigid, knurled windlass and tri-ring retention minimize torque loss and device creep in transport.
Wide, low-stretch band improves pressure distribution and stability on conical limbs.
Hardware geometry supports gross-motor operation with wet, bloody, or gloved hands.

Hemodynamic reasoning

Wide bands require less peak strap tension to exceed arterial pressure, reducing focal nerve compression risk at equivalent occlusion.
Redundant friction paths counter micro-slippage that can re-establish distal flow during movement.

Evidence & Training Rationale

Guideline-consistent windlass sequencing with emphasis on rapid slack removal, torque to pulse loss, securement, and time marking.
Program QA: track first-pass occlusion, re-tension events, and migration to refine SOPs.

Selected sources:
TacMed Solutions – SOF® Tourniquet;
JTS TCCC/CPG library;
Deployed Medicine: Tourniquet Skill Cards.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is the SOF-T® Tourniquet CoTCCC recommended?

Yes. The SOF-T® (SOF-T Wide, Gen 5) from Tactical Medical Solutions is recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) as a primary limb tourniquet for extremity hemorrhage control. It is also authorized for use by the U.S. Department of Defense and is the preferred tourniquet of the American Red Cross. CoTCCC recommends — it does not formally 'approve' or 'certify' — devices based on a rigorous evidence review process.

What is the difference between the SOF-T® and the C-A-T® Gen 7?

Both are CoTCCC-recommended windlass tourniquets with extensive peer-reviewed efficacy data. The SOF-T® uses a longer (5.5") aircraft-grade aluminum windlass that is impervious to cold-weather brittleness, and its friction-lock buckle avoids hook-and-loop closures that can clog in sand or mud. The C-A-T® Gen 7 is slightly lighter at 2.7 oz vs. 3.7 oz for the SOF-T, uses a free-moving internal band for true circumferential pressure, and has a longer operational track record as the U.S. Army's official tourniquet. Choice between the two is largely driven by operator preference and environmental conditions.

Can the SOF-T® Tourniquet be applied with one hand?

Yes. The SOF-T® is specifically engineered for one-handed self-application. The friction-lock Quick Compression Buckle can be opened and routed around a limb with gross motor skills, and the Tourniquet Retention Assistance Clip™ (TRAC) holds the windlass steady while the operator engages the Tri-Ring Lock™ with a single hand. The Slack Indicator Wedge provides a visual cue that full strap tension has been achieved before windlass winding begins, reducing the most common failure point in single-handed applications.

What does the Slack Indicator Wedge do?

The Slack Indicator Wedge is a contrasting-color wedge stitched directly beneath the windlass assembly into the Performance Compression Band™. When the operator pulls the strap tight through the buckle, the wedge becomes visible, providing an immediate visual confirmation that all excess slack has been removed. Insufficient slack removal before winding the windlass is the leading cause of tourniquet application failure — requiring more rotations to reach occlusion and risking loss of pressure mid-application. The wedge eliminates this ambiguity.

Is the SOF-T® Training Blue version functional for emergency use?

The Training Blue color variant is a fully functional tourniquet identical in construction and materials to the operational (Black, Coyote Tan, Orange, or Red) versions. It is intended to be a dedicated training unit so that operators can repeatedly practice application without wearing out their duty tourniquet. In a genuine emergency, the Training Blue SOF-T® is capable of performing as a life-saving device, but the blue color convention is maintained industry-wide to help distinguish training devices from operational ones at a glance.

Is the SOF-T the same as the SOFTT-W?

No. The SOF-T (standard) uses a ~1.5" strap; the SOFTT-W (Wide) uses a wider strap for greater pressure distribution. Both use the metal windlass and Tri-Ring Lock™. The standard SOF-T stages more compactly with no catch points; the Wide is preferred for large-limb occlusion where strap surface area matters.

What generation SOF-T will I receive?

Always the current generation from Tactical Medical Solutions. Gen 5 features the 5" machined aircraft-grade aluminum windlass with textured grip, anodized finish, and Tourniquet Retention Assistance Clip™ (TRAC) — confirm current generation at tacmedsolutions.com. MED-TAC sources directly from the manufacturer and ships the latest production run.

How does the Tri-Ring Lock™ work?

After twisting the windlass to full occlusion, you feed the rod through the Tri-Ring Lock™ — a single-hand operation that secures the windlass and prevents it from unwinding during patient movement. The TRAC clip holds the windlass steady until you complete the lock. This is a patented TacMed design with no equivalent in generic windlass tourniquets.

Can I use the Training Blue version for actual emergencies?

The Training Blue is a dedicated trainer for rehearsal — not a duty device. It uses the same mechanism as the live unit so skill transfer is direct, but it should not be deployed as a clinical tourniquet. Stage a live Black, Coyote Tan, Orange, or Red unit for actual use; keep the Training Blue for repetitions.