15.24 cm (6") of silicone catheter (0.94 OD; 0.51 mm ID) with a Dacron suture patch and ALZET connection (1.19 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID)
Optimum Animal Size:
250+ grams (for <250 gram rats, cut tip to size for proper placement)
Features & Benefits:
Dacron patch facilitates anchoring to tissue
Silicone material is very flexible and less traumatic to vessels
Bevel tip if desired for easier insertion into vessels
ETO sterilized
Rat Femoral Catheter
Order No.: 0007720
Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)
Specifications:
20.32 cm (8") of Polyurethane catheter (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID); designed for intravenous cannulation
Optimum Animal Size:
Up to 300+ grams (for <175 gram rats, cut tip to size for proper placement)
Features & Benefits:
Retention beads at 3.81, 5.08, and 7.62 cm from the tip facilitate anchoring to tissue
Medical grade polyurethane softens at body temperature
Fits directly to pump (no step-up needed)
Rat Femoral Catheter (Tapered)
Order No.: 0007730
Catheter Material: Opaque Polyurethane
Specifications:
20.32 cm (8") of tapered radio-opaque polyurethane (1.40 mm to 0.99 mm OD; 0.61 mm constant ID); designed for intravenous cannulation
Optimum Animal Size:
Up to 300+ grams (for <175 gram rats, cut tip to size for proper placement)
Features & Benefits:
Retention beads at 3.81, 5.08, and 7.62 cm from the tip facilitate anchoring to tissue
Medical grade, tapered polyurethane minimizes kinking
Radio-opaque material and smooth surface minimize clotting
Lumen maintains consistent ID, so that the catheter can be shortened without compromising its tight fit onto pump
Rat Intrathecal Catheter
Order No.: 0007740
Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)
Specifications:
10 cm of 28G PU (0.36 mm OD; 0.18 mm ID) connected to 12.7 cm PU (0.84 mm OD; 0.36 mm ID) and ALZET connection (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID) with Teflon coated stylet wire. Total catheter length is 23.7 cm (9.33").
Optimum Animal Size:
Up to 300+ grams (cut distal end to desired length for proper placement)
Features & Benefits:
Designed for occipital insertion
Includes a Teflon coated stylet for easier placement
Protected tubing junction minimizes kinking at exit point from intrathecal space
Rat Intrathecal Catheter (Short)
Order No.: 0007741
Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)
Specifications:
10 cm of 28G PU (0.36 mm OD; 0.18 mm ID) connected to 4.0 cm PU (0.84 mm OD; 0.36 mm ID) and ALZET connection (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID) with Teflon coated stylet wire. Total catheter length is 15.0 cm (5.90").
Optimum Animal Size:
Up to 300+ grams (cut distal end to desired length for proper placement)
Features & Benefits:
Shorter length for lumbar insertion
Includes a Teflon coated stylet for easier placement
Protected tubing junction minimizes kinking at exit point from intrathecal space
Rat Intraperitoneal Catheter
Order No.: 0007770
Catheter Material: Silicone and Polyurethane (PU)
Specifications:
5.0 cm of Silicone (0.94 mm OD; 0.51 mm ID) connected to 3.0 cm PU (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID). Fenestrations over first 1.5 cm Silicone tip. Total catheter length is 8.0 cm. (Internal volume = 19 ul).
Applications:
Peritoneal/Gastric delivery
Peritoneal delivery via subcutaneous pump
Easier pump replacement
Use larger SC pump for IP delivery in small rats
Features & Benefits:
Fenestrations over Silicone tip for greater drug distribution
Movable suture bead for optimum adjustment of inserted catheter section
Flexible Silicone section minimizes tissue trauma
Polyethylene section provides optimum fit to all ALZET pump models; can be cut to desired length
Stress relief catheter junction prevents kinking and improves patency
Mouse Jugular Catheter
Order No.: 0007700
Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)
Specifications:
13mm of 28G PU (0.36 mm OD; 0.18 mm ID) connected to 63.5 mm PU (0.84 mm OD; 0.36 mm ID) and ALZET connection (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID). Total catheter length is 8.8 cm (3.46").
Optimum Animal Size:
30+ grams (insertion marks for adaptation to smaller animals)
Features & Benefits:
Retention beads at 13 and 38 mm from the tip facilitate anchoring to tissue
Catheter tip optimum for use with other small vessels (e.g., femoral, carotid, etc.)
Marked at 9 and 11 mm to simplify adaptation for <25 and 25-30 gram animals respectively
Mouse Jugular Catheter (Adjustable Length)
Order No.: 0007701
Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)
Specifications:
13mm of 28G PU (0.36 mm OD; 0.18 mm ID) connected to 25.4 mm PU (0.84 mm OD; 0.36 mm ID) connected to a 50 mm ALZET connection (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID). Total catheter length is 8.8 cm (3.46").
Optimum Animal Size:
30+ grams (insertion marks for adaptation to smaller animals)
Features & Benefits:
ALZET connection can be trimmed to achieve smaller lengths
Catheter tip optimum for use with other small vessels (e.g., femoral, carotid, etc.)
Retention beads at 13 and 35 mm from the tip facilitate anchoring to tissue
Marked at 9 and 11 mm to simplify adaptation for <25 and 25-30 gram animals respectively
44.5 mm of 20G PU (0.84 mm OD; 0.36 mm ID) connected to a 50 mm ALZET connection (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID). Total catheter length is 9.5 cm (3.74").
Optimum Animal Size:
30+ grams (insertion marks for adaptation to smaller animals)
Features & Benefits:
ALZET connection can be trimmed to achieve smaller lengths
Catheter tip optimum for jugular cannulation
Retention beads at 13 and 35 mm from the tip facilitate anchoring to tissue
Marked at 9 and 11 mm to simplify adaptation for <25 and 25-30 gram animals respectively
Mouse Intrathecal Catheter
Order No.: 0007743
Catheter Material: Polyurethane
Specifications:
2.5 cm 32G (0.23 mm OD x 0.09 mm ID) connected to 1 cm (0.76 mm OD), connected to a 2.5 cm (1.02 mm OD) ALZET connection with Teflon coated stylet wire. Total catheter length is 6cm (2.36").
Optimum Animal Size:
Adult mouse
Features & Benefits:
Distal end can be trimmed
Includes a Teflon coated stylet for easier placement
Catheter is provided sterile
Mouse Intraperitoneal Catheter
Order No.: 0007771
Catheter Material: Silicone and Polyurethane (PU)
Specifications:
3.0 cm of Silicone (0.94 mm OD; 0.51 mm ID) connected to 3.0 cm PU (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID). Fenestrations over first 1.0 cm Silicone tip. Total catheter length is 6.0 cm. (Internal volume = 15 ul).
Applications:
Peritoneal/Gastric delivery
Peritoneal delivery via subcutaneous pump
Easier pump replacement
Use larger pump for IP delivery in mice
Features & Benefits:
Fenestrations over Silicone tip for greater drug distribution
Movable suture bead for optimum adjustment of inserted catheter section
Flexible Silicone section minimizes tissue trauma
Polyethylene section provides optimum fit to all ALZET pump models; can be cut to desired length
Stress relief catheter junction prevents kinking and improves patency
All specialized catheters are supplied sterile (ETO sterilized)