Pyng MAT Mechanical Advantage Tourniquet

Saving limbs. And lives.

When a tourniquet is needed in an emergency situation, only one result matters—how fast it can stop the bleeding. And only one tourniquet’s performance in that critical outcome has been ranked first in recent U.S. military studies.

The MAT® Tourniquet from Pyng is a versatile and efficient tourniquet, providing fast application, simple and effective one-handed operation. Stops blood loss with complete occlusion in about 30 seconds. Designed to be self-administered by individual military personnel or civilians—as well as used by medical personnel—it is the only tourniquet that meets all U.S. Department of Defense performance requirements.

MAT® provides consistent superior occlusion efficacy, speed of application, ease of use, and modulated constriction, which saves lives and limbs. And in three independent studies by the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps that compared tourniquet products and methodologies, MAT® performance was ranked first for stopping blood flow, the primary clinical outcome a tourniquet is supposed to deliver.

Initially developed for the U.S. Department of Defense, MAT® has been adopted by emergency first responders and law-enforcement agencies around the world. MAT® won the IDSA’s Gold Award for Best Medical Product Design of 2006 and in 2007 was a finalist for the highly prestigious INDEX Award for best medical product in the world.

MAT® Advantages

• Saving trapped limbs: Completely adjustable to fit on any trapped limb to safely provide arterial occlusion
• Simple application: Quick, one-handed application—ratchet system prevents tourniquet from slipping backward and loosen hold
• Rapid release: Designed for rapid release and reapplication on the same patient; routinely applied start to finish in 10 seconds or less
• Effective and trusted: The ability to quickly and efficiently stop bleeding has returned the tourniquet to prominence

Frequently Asked Questions

MAT® Tourniquet
Can MAT® be applied to all extremities?
Yes. The open C-Cuff design of MAT® provides easy application to both arm and legs. Its construction also enables MAT® to be easily applied to trapped limbs.

Can MAT® be applied with one hand?
Yes. The C-Cuff, secure Buckle, and Turn Key together provide fast, one-handed application. MAT® uses the Mechanical Advantage ratchet mechanism to ensure the tourniquet does not slip or loosen.

How fast can MAT® be applied and tightened to stop blood flow?
Testing has consistently produced complete application and occlusion of blood flow in under 30 seconds1.

How effective is MAT® at reducing blood loss?
When applied properly, MAT® is 100% effective at reducing blood loss. In a study conducted at Kings County Hospital comparing three one-handed tourniquets, MAT® demonstrated 100% occlusion success1. Occlusion in these tests was measured with Doppler, BP and Oximeter sensors.

How durable is MAT®?
MAT® has been designed and developed with the highest grade materials, components and manufacturing quality, to military-specifications, including integrated mechanism fail-safe redundancies. MAT® has passed rigorous, independent laboratory extreme conditions and performance tests. It has been designed for a 10 year shelf-life.

Can MAT® be easily packed and carried?
Yes. MAT® weighs less than 5 ounces packaged, and comes in a compact package, making it easy to pack into first aid, medical, and military kit bags.

When to Use MAT®
When should MAT® be used?
MAT® can be used to stop moderate to severe extremity blood loss from any limb, including a trapped limb, as a result of trauma to the limb. The C-Cuff, Buckle and Turn Key make one-handed application simple, even while wearing gloves, in extreme environments or while applying MAT® to oneself.

Who should use MAT®?
MAT® has been designed for use by all levels of medical personnel and can be easily and quickly taught to non-medical personnel. It can be used in any environment, including the battlefield, tactical EMS, natural and man-made disasters and hospitals.

Can MAT® be used on children?
The only restriction on use is the diameter of the affected limb. MAT® offers an adjustable fit from 4” diameter to 39” circumference.

Using MAT®
What size limb does MAT® accommodate?
MAT® can be used on a wide range of limb sizes — from as small as a 4” diameter forearm to a 39” circumference thigh.

Can the compression of MAT® be modulated?
Yes. The Turn Key system provides for easy and safe tightening of the tourniquet in small, controlled increments, making it adjustable for various body types and sizes. To loosen the device, press the Release Button. Then re-cinch the belt, if necessary, and re-engage the Turn Key to re-tighten.

How is blood flow modulated with MAT®?
Blood flow is modulated by tightening and loosening the Strap by means of the Buckle, Turn Key and Release Button. This may be done in small increments, allowing the user or caregiver ultimate control over the tourniquet’s tightness. To stop moderate to severe extremity blood loss, rotate and tighten the Turn Key until bleeding stops.

Can MAT® be released and reapplied?
Yes. There are two easy and fast ways to release MAT®:

• Simply press the Release Button on the side of MAT® to automatically release (usually accompanied by immediate unwinding of the Turn Key mechanism).
• The Buckle can be lifted up and off of its hook.
• To re-apply and reuse the MAT®, the device must be fully reset. This is done by pushing the Release Button and pulling the Strap all the way out, until you see the stitching at the end of the Strap.

MAT® and Safety
Can MAT® be used for multiple applications?
No. To prevent cross contamination, once the device has been used on an injured person, it should be disposed of in the appropriate manner.

For training purposes, MAT® can be used multiple times, as long as it is properly reset (see previous answer). However, there is a risk that the Turn Key mechanism may bind or fail to work properly after numerous uses if the device is not reset properly.