Catheter Material: Silicone and Polyurethane (PU)
Specifications: 5.0 cm of Silicone (0.94 mm OD; 0.51 mm ID) connected to 3.0 cm PU (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID). Fenestrations over first 1.5 cm Silicone tip. Total catheter length is 8.0 cm. (Internal volume = 19 ul).
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 inserted catheter section
- Flexible Silicone section minimizes tissue trauma
- Polyethylene section provides optimum fit to all ALZET pump models; can be cut to desired length
- Stress relief catheter junction prevents kinking and improves patency.
