The Safeguard Medical CRoC (Combat Ready Clamp) is an FDA-cleared junctional hemorrhage control device designed to stop life-threatening bleeding at the groin, axilla, and neck in under one minute. Built from aircraft-grade aluminum with a collapsible, preassembled configuration, the CRoC deploys in 10 to 20 seconds and operates hands-free once applied. It carries NSN 6515-01-589-9135, is Berry Compliant, and is manufactured in the USA. Packaged dimensions are 12" L x 10" W x 1.58" H, and the complete unit weighs 1.45 lb.

Who this is for

• Military medics and combat personnel: need a device that controls junctional bleeds rapidly in austere environments where surgical intervention is not immediately available
• Law enforcement and tactical first responders: require hands-free hemorrhage control at junctional sites that standard tourniquets cannot address
• EMS and pre-hospital care providers: need an FDA-cleared, field-deployable clamp that works on inguinal, axillary, and neck wounds within the critical first minute

How the CRoC controls junctional hemorrhage

Junctional wounds at the groin, armpit, and neck sit outside the reach of standard limb tourniquets. The CRoC addresses this gap with a vice-like compression disc that applies bi-directional pressure directly at the injury site, blocking blood flow through collateral vessels as well as the primary wound channel. This mechanism distinguishes the CRoC from inflatable, belt-style junctional devices, which apply pressure in a single plane.

Independent laboratory assessment published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine (Kragh JF, et al., 2013) evaluated out-of-hospital interventions to control junctional bleeding from the groin in a manikin model and supported the CRoC's sub-one-minute control capability.

Deployment and design

The CRoC ships preassembled, so no field assembly is required before use. Application takes 10 to 20 seconds. Once positioned, the device is hands-free, freeing the responder to perform additional care. The collapsible aluminum frame keeps the packaged profile to 12" x 10" x 1.58" and the total weight to 1.45 lb — practical for inclusion in individual first aid kits, trauma bags, and vehicle medical kits.

FDA clearance and approved indications

The CRoC is FDA-cleared for use at three anatomical junctions: the inguinal region (groin), the axilla (armpit), and the neck. These three sites represent the most common locations where junctional hemorrhage occurs in penetrating trauma and blast injury. The clearance covers out-of-hospital and pre-hospital application by trained responders.

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is a junctional hemorrhage and why can't a standard tourniquet control it?

Junctional hemorrhage occurs at the groin, armpit, or neck — body sites where a limb meets the torso. Standard limb tourniquets cannot encircle these areas to create occlusive pressure. The CRoC's compression disc applies bi-directional pressure directly at the junction, blocking blood flow where a tourniquet physically cannot reach.

How fast does the CRoC deploy?

The CRoC deploys in 10 to 20 seconds from a preassembled configuration and achieves hemorrhage control in under one minute. No field assembly is required; the device arrives ready to apply.

At which body sites is the CRoC FDA-cleared for use?

The CRoC is FDA-cleared for use at the inguinal region (groin), the axilla (armpit), and the neck. These three sites cover the primary junctional hemorrhage locations seen in penetrating trauma and blast injuries.

How is the CRoC different from inflatable junctional devices?

Inflatable, belt-like junctional devices apply pressure in a single direction. The CRoC uses a vice-like compression disc that creates bi-directional pressure, targeting collateral hemorrhage pathways as well as the primary wound channel. This distinction is clinically significant when blood routes around a single-plane device.

What is the shelf life of the CRoC?

The shelf life is 6 years from the date of manufacture. Rotate stock and inspect packaging integrity according to your agency's medical equipment maintenance schedule.

Is the CRoC Berry Compliant and made in the USA?

Yes. The CRoC is Berry Compliant and manufactured in the USA, making it eligible for US federal government and military procurement under Berry Amendment requirements.