NAR CAT Gen 7 Orange - One-Handed Tourniquet for Critical Bleeding

Overview

The Orange CAT Tourniquet from NORTH AMERICAN RESCUE is a Gen 7 tactical tourniquet designed for the rapid control of severe limb hemorrhage, in professional, operational, or emergency contexts. Its high-visibility orange color makes it easy to identify instantly in a kit, vehicle, or first-aid station. CE certified, it meets the expectations of demanding users in Switzerland, both B2C and B2B.

Technical Features

• One-handed application: system designed for true one-handed application, keeping the other hand free.
• Circumferential pressure: patented free-moving internal band and durable windlass system for real limb compression.
• Gen 7 Single Routing Buckle: simplified routing for faster application and efficient tensioning.
• Reinforced windlass: increased-diameter rod with aggressive ribs for better grip, even with gloves on.
• Bilateral clip and counter-piece: locks the windlass on both sides for secure retention during evacuation.
• Tactical gray retention strap: ultrasonically welded to the clip, with space to note the application time.
• Red elliptical tip: Red Tip Technology to quickly locate the end and speed up the application.
• Dimensions and weight: packaged L 6.5 in x W 2.4 in x D 1.5 in; open length 37.5 in; weight 2.7 oz.
• Compliance: CE certified; the orange variant exceeds the ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2021 standard for tourniquets.

Advantages

• Decisive time savings thanks to simple routing and one-handed application.
• Reliable compression to reduce blood loss and stabilize the situation before care is handed over.
• Intervention traceability with the dedicated area for the application time.
• Immediate visual cue: orange is well suited to safety equipment and easily identifiable kits.
• High confidence: official U.S. Army tourniquet since 2005, recommended by the CoTCCC and evaluated by the Institute of Surgical Research.
• Compact, lightweight format for IFAK kits, vehicles, workshops, job sites, and response teams.

Use and Maintenance

Place the tourniquet above the wound according to applicable first-aid protocols, tighten the band, turn the windlass until bleeding stops, then secure it in the clip and note the time on the strap. The blue model in the CAT family is intended for training; orange is the high-visibility operational variant. Before use, visually inspect the band, buckle, windlass, and strap. After actual use, replace according to your organization's procedures; keep the equipment clean, dry, and ready for use.