Rat Jugular Catheter

Order No.: 0007710

Catheter Material: Silicone

Specifications:

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

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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

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Mouse Jugular Catheter (Adjustable Length-Large Tip)

Order No.: 0007702

Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)

Specifications:

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

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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

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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)