Four Channel Vascular Access Button™ for Rats

This implantable button for rats connects four independent fluid channels simply by engaging the mating tether. It is the same size as the one-, two- and three-channel rat Vascular Access Buttons™. Connect four 3Fr catheters to the 22ga inputs under the felt disk. The small red, white, blue, and green PinPorts™ can be accessed manually using a syringe fitted with a PNP3M injector.

The mating tether snaps into the button with magnets to minimize the force on the animal. Connect a 25ga dual channel swivel for continuous to two lines or a  single channel swivel for continuous access to one; access the other lines through PinPorts at the top of the tether for intermittent sampling or dosing. Use a five-channel swivel for continuous access to all four channels.

Group housing is possible with the optional aluminum cap (VABRC). A loop connector (VABR4L) is available for bile duct / duodenum catheterizations; it connects the white and blue ports.

Complete this configuration form to define the optimal tether for your application and to avoid confusion on connections.

Features and Benefits

• Quickly and cleanly externalize and connect four catheters
• Closed system for excellent patency
• Group house with protective cap
• Designed for bile sampling plus infusion and blood sampling
• Part of our "Be Nice" family of products

Resource

Surgical Service Providers

Download this list to see who provides animals with the implanted Vascular Access Button™.

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FORM

4 Channel VAB Tether Configuration

There are a range of options for each line. Complete this form and send to your sales person to avoid confusion.

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