{"product_id":"tx3-3-ratchet-tourniquet-60-long","title":"TX3 3\" Ratchet Tourniquet - 60\" Long","description":"\u003c!-- TX3 3\" Ratchet Tourniquet — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTX3 3\" Ratchet Tourniquet\u003c\/strong\u003e by RevMedX is the widest non-pneumatic tourniquet on the CoTCCC-recommended list. Its 3\" UV-resistant MILSPEC webbing and self-locking polymer ratchet deliver micro-adjustable pressure optimized for prolonged field care, large limb circumferences, and reducing tissue\/nerve injury during extended transport. Features a unique \"Bite Strap\" for one-handed application. 60\" long. NSN 6515-01-667-6208. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eRevMedX\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eRES-0001-02 (Coyote Tan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNSN\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6515-01-667-6208\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e0.23 kg (0.5 lbs \/ approx. 8 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eOpen Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e60\" (152.4 cm) × 3\" (7.6 cm) wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePackaged Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e8.5\" × 3\" × 1.6\" (21.6 × 7.6 × 4.0 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBand Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e3\" — widest non-pneumatic tourniquet on CoTCCC-recommended list\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSelf-locking, non-slip ratchet with mechanical release; high-density polymer ladder\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eOne-Handed Aid\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\"Bite Strap\" loop assist enables one-handed application\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eUV-resistant MILSPEC webbing; high-density polymer ladder strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eColors Available\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCoyote Tan\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCoTCCC Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eRecommended — Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TX Series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eExpiration\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNo expiration date\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eReuse\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eDurable construction allows repeated use in training without loss of function\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTX3 3\" Ratchet Tourniquet\u003c\/strong\u003e by RevMedX occupies a unique position in the CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet landscape: at 3\" band width, it is the widest non-pneumatic tourniquet on the CoTCCC-recommended list. The TX Series was added to CoTCCC recommendations in 2019, with both the TX2 (2\") and TX3 (3\") recognized for their potential to reduce tissue and nerve injury during prolonged field care — a growing operational consideration as combat casualty evacuation timelines extend and Prolonged Field Care (PFC) doctrine matures. RevMedX specifically designed the TX3 for scenarios where conventional 1.5\" windlass tourniquets may cause disproportionate localized ischemic injury: large-thigh applications, pediatric patients with fragile tissue, and extended tourniquet times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe TX3's self-locking polymer ratchet eliminates the windlass rod as a mechanical failure point. The high-density polymer ladder maintains function in the presence of sand and dirt — a critical design requirement validated through military field testing — and does not degrade with repeated use, meaning a single TX3 can serve as both a training and operational device without purchasing separate training-only units. The 60\" strap length accommodates a wider range of patient sizes and positioning scenarios than shorter-strap alternatives, while the Bite Strap loop provides a reliable anchor point for true one-handed self-application, particularly for lower-extremity wounds where the injured hand cannot assist. The TX3 has no printed expiration date, reducing the administrative burden of scheduled tourniquet replacement cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eFor situations where the TX3's larger footprint is a concern, the CoTCCC-recommended \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/combat-application-tourniquet-cat-tq-gen-7\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eC-A-T® Gen 7\u003c\/a\u003e (1.5\" windlass) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/sam-xt-extremity-tourniquet\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSAM XT\u003c\/a\u003e (1.5\" windlass) offer more compact alternatives. For ratchet-based options with a lighter footprint, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/m2-ratcheting-tourniquet-2-wide\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eM2 RMT 2\" Wide\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/tourniquets-pouches\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003etourniquets \u0026amp; pouches collection\u003c\/a\u003e at MED-TAC International.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- How to Apply --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin:0 0 32px;padding-left:1.4em;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThread or wrap the TX3 around the limb 2–3 inches above the wound. For one-handed application, use the Bite Strap loop to anchor the free end while routing with the functional hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRoute the 3\" webbing through the ratcheting buckle and pull to start engaging the ladder teeth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eContinue pulling until bleeding stops and distal pulse is absent — the self-locking ratchet holds each increment of pressure without additional action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTo fine-tune pressure after initial placement, use the ratchet for incremental tightening; for release, use the mechanical release lever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecord application time immediately; communicate to all subsequent caregivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Comparison Context --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eComparison Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe TX3 is unique among CoTCCC-recommended devices in offering ratchet-based micro-adjustability at the widest available non-pneumatic band width. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/combat-application-tourniquet-cat-tq-gen-7\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eC-A-T® Gen 7\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/sof-t-tourniquet-from-tacmed-solutions\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSOF-T®\u003c\/a\u003e provide more compact packaging and longer track records in peer-reviewed literature. The TX3's standout advantages are its 3\" band for prolonged field care applications, no expiration date, dual-use training\/operational capability, and function in contaminated environments (sand\/dirt) where ladder-strap ratchets outperform velcro or hook-and-loop retention systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eFor complete trauma kit solutions, explore MED-TAC's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK \u0026amp; First Aid Kits\u003c\/a\u003e or build a custom loadout with items from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003emassive hemorrhage control collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"RevMedX","offers":[{"title":"Coyote Tan","offer_id":41505093124214,"sku":"RES-0001-02","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/tx3-3-ratchet-tourniquet-60-long-5530478.webp?v=1780526600","url":"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/tx3-3-ratchet-tourniquet-60-long","provider":"MED-TAC International Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}