C-A-T Combat Application Tourniquet
- Military Standard Issue - Standard-issue tourniquet for Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coastguard forces worldwide.
- Battlefield Proven - Documented effectiveness across thousands of combat casualty applications in operational theatres.
- One-Handed Application - Designed for self-application using a single hand on an injured extremity.
- UKCA Marked - Manufactured and certified to current UK regulatory standards.
C-A-T Combat Application Tourniquet
The C-A-T (Combat Application Tourniquet) is the standard-issue tourniquet for military forces worldwide including the UK Armed Forces and US Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coastguard. With documented effectiveness across thousands of battlefield applications, the C-A-T is the most widely deployed and clinically validated tourniquet in current use. Designed for one-handed self-application on an injured limb under combat conditions.
Regulatory Compliance
Compliance Summary: The C-A-T is a medical device and the most widely deployed military tourniquet worldwide. Its clinical effectiveness is supported by extensive battlefield data. The C-A-T is recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) and is the benchmark against which other tourniquets are evaluated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the C-A-T considered the gold standard?
The C-A-T has more documented battlefield applications than any other tourniquet, with extensive clinical data confirming its effectiveness at achieving arterial occlusion and saving lives. It is the standard issue for multiple national armed forces and the benchmark recommended by the CoTCCC for tactical combat casualty care.
Can civilians purchase and carry a C-A-T?
Yes. The C-A-T is available for civilian purchase and is widely deployed in public access bleed control kits, workplace trauma stations, and personal first aid kits carried by trained responders. Civilian users should complete tourniquet application training before carrying or deploying a C-A-T.
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- Military Standard Issue - Standard-issue tourniquet for Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coastguard forces worldwide.
- Battlefield Proven - Documented effectiveness across thousands of combat casualty applications in operational theatres.
- One-Handed Application - Designed for self-application using a single hand on an injured extremity.
- UKCA Marked - Manufactured and certified to current UK regulatory standards.