Vascular Access Button (Instech)

Vascular Access Buttons™ for rats and mice permit quick, aseptic connection and disconnection of a catheterized animal and an infusion tether.

• Built-in ports create a closed system to minimize bacteria, air and backflow which will compromise patency.
• Choose round-tip polyurethane jugular vein catheters with insertion length based on body weight; 3Fr for rats, 2Fr for mice. Proper tip placement is critical for long-term patency (surgical SOPs are available from Instech).
• Access the port of the button using a syringe fitted with a mating PinPort™ injector.
• When the animal is placed in the chamber, snap the tether onto the button with a simple magnetic connection.
• Aluminum caps (sold separately) are available to protect the button when group housing animals.