Rat Inferior Vena Cava Catheter (via femoral and iliac veins, PE20 100mm, PE10 100mm, Silastic 0.025" OD 70mm)

Description

This catheter assembly from IITC Life Science is designed for chronic implantation into the inferior vena cava of rats, accessed via the femoral and iliac veins. The device facilitates intravenous administration or sampling in conscious, freely moving animals. Its construction features a PE20 segment measuring 100mm in length, connected to a PE10 segment of 100mm, with a Silastic tip of 0.025 inches outer diameter extending 70mm. This multi-material design allows for secure placement and long-term patency. Utilizing such a chronically implanted catheter enables researchers to conduct studies without the confounding variables introduced by anesthesia, acute surgical stress, or repeated physical restraint. It is suitable for the precise delivery of substances directly into the systemic circulation.