Rat Catheters

RAT CATHETERS

from SAI

Rat Femoral Tapered, Jugular, Femoral Vein, Intrathecal and Bile Catheters

As you know, catheters for dosing or sampling in rodents vary depending on the access site and size of the animal. No single catheter will work for every situation. SAI has taken out the guesswork and developed catheters for specific sites and animal sizes. Although we offer many standard catheters for specific applications most of our catheters can be customized by diameter, length, securement device and bead placement. Prototype development is readily available to ensure the catheter is exactly the way you want it before you start your surgeries. (SAI will customize any catheter to suit your needs).






Product DescriptionMaterialAnimal SizePart #Price 

TAPERED CATHETERS

We employ the most sophisticated medical extrusion technology to produce our tapered catheters for research. They are tapered to give you the best of both worlds without potentially troublesome step-up joints and adhesives. Our tapered catheters are thick walled and heavy-duty where they exit the animal and soft and compliant in the vessel. The kink resistant, durable, exteriorized portion provides strength and reliability where its needed. The small, intravenous portion allows for easier insertion and reduced vascular irritation. Catheter tipping available.

Tip1: Tapered catheters make vessel cannulation easier with a smaller outer diameter at the vessel site and a rugged connection site..

Tip2: Use Cath-Loc kit to improve quality and speed when multiple sampling or flushing.

SAI Stainless Steel Catheter Connectors

Stainless Steel connectors are designed to connect two pieces of catheter material together. They provide a secure friction fit for catheter materials such as polyurethane, silicone, polyethylene, Tygon or nylon catheters. Be certain to make sure when ordering that the outer diameter of the connector is at least 0.002" smaller than the inner diameter if the tubing. Softer materials such as silicone will require about a 0.004" difference. Sterilized connectors are individually packaged. 

SAI PEEK Connectors

For MRI or other applications where metal can not be used, PEEK connectors provide an alternative to the stainless steel connectors. PEEK is formulated from polyetheretherketone resins and is rigid enough to be used as a connector and also has great chemical resistance. These connectors have some flexibility but do not have the ability to bend like other plastics. For longer lengths please call. Sterilized connectors are individually packaged. 






Rat Femoral Tapered Artery Catheters

Rat Femoral Artery CatheterTecoFlex PolyurethaneRats 150+ gramsRFA-01$14.95
OD tapered from 0.055" to 0.030", ID tapered from 0.025" to 0.015", beads at 1.5", 2" and 3" from tip, length 31"
Rat Femoral Artery CatheterTecoFlex PolyurethaneRats 150+ gramsRFA-02$14.95
OD tapered from 0.055" to 0.035", ID tapered from 0.025" to 0.015", beads at 1.5", 2" and 3" from tip, length 31"

Rat Femoral Tapered Vein Catheters

Rat Femoral Vein CatheterTecoFlex PolyurethaneRats 150+ gramsRFV-01$14.95
OD tapered from 0.055" to 0.039" with constant 0.025" ID, beads at 1.5", 2" and 3" from tip, length 27"
Rat Femoral Vein CatheterTecoFlex PolyurethaneRats 150+ gramsRFV-02$14.95
OD tapered from 0.055" to 0.035", ID tapered from 0.025" to 0.015", beads at 1.5", 2" and 3" from tip, length 31"
Rat Femoral Vein CatheterTecoFlex PolyurethaneRats 150+ gramsRFV-03$14.95
OD tapered from 0.055" to 0.030", ID tapered from 0.025" to 0.015", beads at 1.5", 2" and 3" from tip, length 31"
Rat Femoral Vein CatheterTecoFlex PolyurethaneRats 150+ gramsRFV-04$14.95
OD tapered from 0.055" to 0.030" ID tapered from 0.025" to 0.015", beads at 4, 7 and 30cm from tip, length 30"
Rat Femoral Vein CatheterTecoFlex PolyurethaneRats 150+ gramsRFV-05$14.95
OD tapered from 0.055" to 0.030" ID tapered from 0.025" to 0.015", beads at 3 and 5cm from tip. Length 50cm

Tapered Jugular Catheters

Tapered Jugular CatheterTecoFlex PolyurethaneRats 150+ gramsRJV-02$12.95
OD tapered from 0.055" to 0.039" with constant 0.025" ID beads at 1.5" from the and another 2mm past the first bead, length 7"

 

Our rat femoral vein catheters take the guesswork out if choosing the right sized catheter for femoral applications. They are produced with the polymer of your choice and suture bead placement customized for animals of various weights.

Rat Femoral Vein Catheters Not Tapered

Rat Femoral Vein Catheter
Dow Pellethane PolyurethaneRats 150+ gramsRFV-06$9.50
0.040" OD x 0.024" ID, beads at 4 and 7cm from tip, length 30"
Rat Femoral Vein Catheter
Dow Pellethane PolyurethaneRats 150+ gramsRFV-07$9.50
OD tapered from 0.055" to 0.035", ID tapered from 0.025" to 0.015", beads at 1.5", 2" and 3" from tip, length 31"
Rat Femoral Vein Catheter
Dow Pellethane PolyurethaneRats 150+ gramsRFV-08$7.95
0.040" OD x 0.024" ID, beads at 1.5", 2", and 3" from tip, length 12"
Rat Femoral Vein Catheter
Dow Pellethane PolyurethaneRats 125+ gramsRFV-09$9.50
0.033" OD x 0.014" ID, beads at 4 and 7 cm from tip, length 30"
Rat Femoral Vein Catheter
Dow Pellethane PolyurethaneRats 125+ gramsRFV-10$7.95
2cm of 28G (0.014" x 0.007") connected to 48cm of (0.033" x 0.014"), beads at 1cm & 2cm tip
Rat Femoral Vein Catheter
Tygon S54-HLRats 125+ gramsRFV-11$8.95
0.030" OD x 0.015" ID, beads at 4, 7 and 22.5 cm from tip. Length 24"
Rat Femoral Vein Catheter
Tygon S54-HLRats 125+ gramsRFV-12$6.95
0.030" OD x 0.015" ID, beads at 4 and 6cm from tip, length 50cm
Rat Femoral Vein Catheter
Tygon S54-HLRats 125+ grams RFV-13$6.95
0.030" OD x 0.015" ID, beads at 1.5", 2" and 3" from tip, length 27cm
Rat Femoral Vein Catheter
Tygon S54-HLRats 125+ gramsRFV-14$2.95
0.030" OD x 0.015" ID, length 12"
Rat Femoral Vein Catheter
Dow Pellethane PolyurethaneRats 150+ gramsRFV-15$2.95
0.040" OD x 0.024" ID, length 12"
Rat Femoral Vein Catheter
Dow Pellethane PolyurethaneRats 125+ gramsRFV-16$2.95
0.033" OD x 0.014" ID, length 12"

 

It is crucial, when implanting jugular vein catheters, that the tip be placed in the appropriate location to avoid clotting or potential cardiac injury. Our jugular catheters are designed to prevent these potential complications.

Rat Jugular Catheter

Rat Jugular CatheterSiliconeRats 150+ gramsRJV-01$8.95
0.037" OD by 0.020" ID with Dacron mesh for suture attachment at 3.5cm from tip, length 10cm

Rat Intrathecal Catheters

Rat Intrathecal CatheterDow Pellethane PolyurethaneRats 125+ gramsRIT-02$13.95
10cm of 28G (0.014" x 0.007") connected to 5" of (0.033"x0.014"), silicone retention junction & stylet
Rat Intrathecal CatheterDow Pellethane PolyurethaneRats 125+ gramsRIT-03$14.95
10cm of 32G (0.009" x 0.004") connected to 5" of (0.033"x0.014"), silicone retention junction & stylet

Rat Bile Collection or Portal Vein Catheters

Rat Bile Collection or Portal Vein CatheterTecoFlex PolyurethaneRats 75-150 gramsRBD-03$14.95
OD tapered from 0.055" to 0.030" ID taperes from 0.025" to 0.015", beads at 0.5", 3" and 6" from tip, length 27"
Rat Bile Collection or Portal Vein CatheterTecoFlex PolyurethaneRats 150-250 gramsRBD-04$14.95
OD tapered from 0.055" to 0.035" ID tapered from 0.025" to 0.015", beads at 0.5", 3" and 6" from tip, length 27"
Rat Bile Collection or Portal Vein CatheterTecoFlex PolyurethaneRats 250+ gramsRBD-05$14.95
OD tapered from 0.055" to 0.039" with constant ID tapered from 0.025", beads at 0.5", 3" and 6" from tip, length 27"

Rat Double Tapered Bile Catheter

Rat Double Tapered Bile CatheterTecoFlex PolyurethaneRats 150+ gramsRBD-01$24.95
2 Tapered catheters connected together, OD tapered from 0.055" to 0.030" with constant ID of 0.025", length 35cm







Catheter Connectors

SAI Stainless Steel Catheter Connectors
Stainless Steel Connector 1cm0.010" ID x 0.020" ODSC-25$78.00$32.00
Stainless Steel Connector 1cm0.013" ID x 0.025" ODSC-23$78.00$32.00
Stainless Steel Connector 1cm0.016" ID x 0.028" ODSC-22$78.00$32.00
 
SAI PEEK Connectors
PEEK Connector 1cm0.010" ID x 0.020" ODPEEK-25$78.00$32.00
PEEK Connector 1cm0.016" ID x 0.022" ODPEEK-24$78.00$32.00
PEEK Connector 1cm0.018" ID x 0.032" ODPEEK-21$78.00$32.00