Rat Aorta Catheter (PE20 150mm long, PE10 cut for intravascular portion 12 mm)

Description

This rat aorta catheter from IITC Life Science is a specialized surgical tool for chronic vascular access in rodent models. The catheter is constructed with a 150mm length of PE20 tubing, with a distal 12mm segment made from the smaller-gauge PE10 material for the intravascular portion. This design is intended for implantation in conscious, freely moving rats, allowing for repeated drug administration or blood sampling without the need for anesthesia or physical restraint. The chronic implantation technique helps avoid the confounding physiological effects associated with acute surgical stress, anesthesia, and handling. Such catheters enable precise intravenous delivery of substances into the systemic circulation and are a fundamental tool in pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and physiological research.