ALZET Catheters

Order No.: 0007710

Catheter Material: Silicone

Specifications:

15.2 cm total length. Distal tip: 3 Fr. Internal catheter volume is ~32-36 μl.

Optimum Animal Size:

250+ grams (for <250 gram rats, cut tip to size for proper placement)

Features & Benefits:

• Silicone suture patch facilitates anchoring to tissue
• Silicone material is very flexible and less traumatic to vessels
• Bevel tip if desired for easier insertion into vessels
• ALZET connection for tight fit to pump

Order No.: 0007720

Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)

Specifications:

20.3 cm total length. Distal tip: 3 Fr. Internal catheter volume is ~59 μl.

Optimum Animal Size:

Up to 300+ grams (for <175 gram rats, cut tip to size for proper placement)

Features & Benefits:

• Retention beads at 3.8, 5.1, and 7.6 cm from the tip facilitate anchoring to tissue
• Designed for intravenous cannulation
• Medical grade polyurethane softens at body temperature
• Fits directly to pump (no step-up needed)

Order No.: 0007730

Catheter Material: Radio-opaque Polyurethane

Specifications:

20.3 cm total length. Distal tip: 3 Fr. Internal catheter volume is ~59 μl.

Optimum Animal Size:

Up to 300+ grams (for <175 gram rats, cut tip to size for proper placement)

Features & Benefits:

• Retention beads at 3.8, 5.1, and 7.6 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

Order No.: 0007740

Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)

Specifications:

24.2 cm total length. Distal tip: approximately 10 cm, 1 Fr. Internal catheter volume is ~20 μl.

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
• ALZET connection provides tight fit to pump

Order No.: 0007741

Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)

Specifications:

15 cm total length. Distal tip: 10 cm, 1 Fr. Internal catheter volume is ~10-11 μl.

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
• ALZET connection gives tight fit to pump

Order No.: 0007770

Catheter Material: Silicone and Polyurethane (PU)

Specifications:

8 cm total length.  Silicone distal tip: 5 cm, 3 Fr; PU: 3 cm. Internal catheter volume is ~19 μl.

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 the inserted catheter section
• Flexible silicone section minimizes tissue trauma
• Polyurethane section provides optimum fit to all ALZET pump models; can be cut to desired length
• Stress relief catheter junction prevents kinking and improves patency

Order No.: 0007700

Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)

Specifications:

9 cm total length. Distal tip: 1.3 cm, 1 Fr. Internal catheter volume is ~10 μl.

Optimum Animal Size:

30+ grams (insertion marks for adaptation to smaller animals)

Features & Benefits:

• Retention beads at 1.3 and 3.8 cm from the tip facilitate anchoring to tissue
• ALZET connection for tight fit to all pump models
• Catheter tip optimum for use with other small vessels (e.g., femoral, carotid, etc.)
• Marked at 0.9 and 1.1 cm to simplify adaptation for <25 and 25-30 gram animals respectively

Order No.: 0007701

Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)

Specifications:

8.9 cm total length. Distal tip: 1.3 cm, 1 Fr. Internal catheter volume is ~18 μl.

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 1.3 and 3.5 cm from the tip facilitate anchoring to tissue
• Marked at 0.9 and 1.1 cm to simplify adaptation for <25 and 25-30 gram animals respectively

Order No.: 0007702

Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)

Specifications:

9.5 cm total length. Distal tip: 4.4 cm, 2.5 Fr. Internal catheter volume is ~20 μl.

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 1.3 and 3.5 cm from the tip facilitate anchoring to tissue
• Marked at 0.9 and 1.1 cm to simplify adaptation for <25 and 25-30 gram animals respectively

Order No.: 0007743

Catheter Material: Polyurethane

Specifications:

6 cm total length. Distal tip: 2.8 cm, 0.75 Fr. Internal catheter volume is ~8.6 μl.

Optimum Animal Size:

Adult mouse

Features & Benefits:

• ALZET connection can be trimmed
• Includes a Teflon coated stylet for easier placement
• ALZET connection provides tight fit to any ALZET pump

Order No.: 0007771

Catheter Material: Silicone and Polyurethane (PU)

Specifications:

6 cm total length. Silicone distal tip: 3 cm, 3 Fr; PU: 3 cm. Internal catheter volume is ~15 μl.

Optimum Animal Size:

Adult mouse

Features & Benefits:

• Fenestrations over silicone tip for greater drug distribution
• Movable suture bead for optimum adjustment of inserted catheter section
• Flexible silicone catheter minimizes trauma
• Polyurethane ALZET connection for easy attachment to ALZET pump
• Stress relief catheter junction prevents catheter kinking and improves patency
• ALZET connection can be trimmed to desired length