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