The MED-TAC Bleeding Control Kit is a 7-item hemorrhage control kit built around the TCCC MARCH algorithm, anchored by the genuine North American Rescue Gen 7 CAT tourniquet. It includes a Safeguard Medical Emergency Trauma Bandage, compressed gauze, nitrile gloves, trauma shears, thermal emergency blanket, and permanent marker — the complete immediate action package for a single trauma casualty.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Vendor | MED-TAC International |
| SKU | MTI-BCK |
| Weight | 1.0 lb (assembled) |
| Tourniquet | Genuine North American Rescue Gen 7 C-A-T® (always included) |
| Pressure Dressing | Safeguard Medical Emergency Trauma Bandage (always included) |
| CoTCCC Status (CAT) | CAT Gen 7 is CoTCCC-recommended |
| Protocol Alignment | TCCC MARCH (Massive Hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia) |
| Type | Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK-style bleed control) |
Kit Contents
| Component | Qty | MARCH Role |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT Gen 7) — Genuine NAR | 1 | Massive Hemorrhage — limb bleeding control |
| Safeguard Medical Emergency Trauma Bandage | 1 | Massive Hemorrhage — wound coverage and compression |
| Compressed Gauze (sterile) | 1 | Massive Hemorrhage — wound packing (junctional/non-limb) |
| Nitrile Gloves | 1 pair | BSI / responder protection |
| Trauma Shears | 1 | Expose wound — cut clothing and gear |
| Thermal Emergency Blanket | 1 | Hypothermia Prevention — maintain body temperature |
| Permanent Marker | 1 | Document TQ time on limb / casualty card |
Note: Gauze, gloves, and blanket may vary by availability. The tourniquet will always be the genuine NAR Gen 7 C-A-T® and the bandage will always be the Safeguard Medical Emergency Trauma Bandage.
Product Overview
The MED-TAC Bleeding Control Kit is designed for individuals who understand that hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death from traumatic injury and want a professionally curated, protocol-aligned kit for immediate response. Unlike generic first aid kits that omit or substitute critical components, the MTI-BCK is built around the two items that MED-TAC will never compromise on: the genuine North American Rescue Gen 7 C-A-T® tourniquet and the Safeguard Medical Emergency Trauma Bandage.
The CAT Gen 7 is the CoTCCC-recommended windlass tourniquet and the most widely fielded tactical tourniquet in the U.S. military and law enforcement. Its single-routing buckle, self-adhering band, and time-stamp window enable fast, reliable one-handed self-application under stress. The Safeguard Medical ETB provides the pressure dressing capability — an integrated pressure bar and elastic retention wrap for single-handed, consistent compression on any wound site not amenable to tourniquet application.
The kit's alignment with the TCCC MARCH algorithm ensures it addresses the full preventable-death triad: massive hemorrhage (CAT + ETB + gauze), and hypothermia prevention (thermal blanket). Trauma shears enable rapid exposure of injuries, and the permanent marker documents tourniquet application time directly on the patient — a critical data point for receiving medical personnel. At 1.0 lb, the kit is compact enough for vehicle kits, backpacks, range bags, and workplace emergency supplies.
MARCH Protocol Alignment
| MARCH Element | Kit Item |
|---|---|
| M — Massive Hemorrhage | CAT Gen 7, ETB, Compressed Gauze |
| A — Airway | Trauma shears (for access); airway adjuncts not included |
| R — Respiration | Not directly addressed in this kit |
| C — Circulation | Hemorrhage control tools as above |
| H — Hypothermia | Thermal Emergency Blanket |
See also: Massive Hemorrhage Control · CAT Gen 7 Tourniquet · IFAK Kits & First Aid · Bandages & Dressings
All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
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