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NSN 6515-01-521-7976 Instructions For UseEasy One-Handed
Operation Occludes Bloo
Flow In 5 Quick Steps
Combat Application Tourniquet(Patent Pending)
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TheC-A-T
is Delivered inits One-HandedConfiguration
This is the recommended carryingconfiguration
Pull the Self-AdheringBand Tight
And securely fasten theband back on itself
2 3Adhere the BandAround the Arm
Do not adhere the bandpast the Windlass Clip
4Twist the Windlass
Rod5
Lock the Rod Withthe Windlass Clip
6Adhere the Band
Over the Rod
For small extremities,continue adhering the bandaround the
extremity andover the Windlass Rod
1Insert the WoundedExtremity
Through the loop of theSelf-Adhering Band
For added security and always before moving a patient, secure
the Windlass Rod with the Windlass Strap. small extremities, also
secure the Self-Adhering Band under the Windlass Strap.
7Secure the Rod andBand With the Strap
Storing in the One-Handed Configuration
1 2 3Placing thebuckle at one
end
Until bright redbleeding has stopped
Bleeding iscontrolled
Adhering it to the oppositehook on the Windlass Clip.
The C-A-T is
ready for transport
Pass 6 of the Self-Adhering Band Flatten the Loop of the C-A-T
Fold the C-A-Tin Half
through theinside slit inthe buckle,fold it back,and adherethe
band to
itself
Formed by theSelf-AdheringBand. Placingthe buckle inthe
middle
C-A-TNSN 6515-01-521-7976 Exclusive Distribution in the U.S. by
North American Rescue Produc
C-A-TManufactured by P 803-366-9700
[email protected] www.composite-resources.com
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Application To ALeg Or Trapped Extremity Combat Application
Tourniquet
Instructions For Use
Bleeding is controlled
And pass thefree-runningend throughthe inside slitof the
buckle
of the buckle.This Utilizesthe Friction
Adaptor Bucklewhich will lock
the band inplace
4 Twist the Windlass Rod 5 Lock the Rod With the Clip 6Secure
the Rod With the Stra
C-A-T is ready for trans
Utilization of the Friction Adaptor BuckleWhen using two hands
to apply the C-A-T or if the Self-Adhering Band becomes
exceptionally dirty, use the Fric
Adaptor Buckle to lock the band in place
1Pass Band Through the Inside Slit
2 3Pull the Band Tight
Of the buckle.
This will lockthe band in
place
Pass Band Through the Outside Slit
And securely
fasten theband back on
itself
Of thebuckle
1Route Band Around the Leg
2
Until brightred bleedinghas stopped
Pass Band Through the Outside Slit
3Pull the Band Tight
And securelyfasten the
band back onitself
North American Rescue Products is the Exclusive U.S. Distributor
of theC-A-T.
888-689-6277
[email protected]
www.NARescue.com
WARNING: THIS IS A SINGLE USE PRODUCTThis product is intended
for qualified medical professionals trained in the application of a
tourniquet. It is not intended for the general public. Use only
asdirected by your EMS authority or under the supervision of a
physician. Read entire Instructions For Use prior to using this
product. Inappropriate applicatiocan result in serious injury or
loss of limb. The use of any tourniquet isA LAST RESORTand should
only be employed when bleeding cannot be stopped anthe situation is
life threatening.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:Composite Resources, Inc., its
employees, agents, contractors, suppliers, and distributors shall
assume no liability for injury or damages arising from
theapplication and use of the Combat Application Tourniquet
(C-A-T). The user assumes all risk of liability.
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C-A-TManufactured by P 803-366-9700
[email protected] www.composite-resources.com
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