Millar P-V catheters have revolutionized cardiovascular research in small animals. These ultra-miniature catheters are capable of measuring both ventricular pressure and volume simultaneously and continuously from the intact beating hearts of rats and mice.
The SPR-851 is an ultra-miniature P-V Catheter (3F Polyimide) suitable for use in rats. The pairs of platinum electrodes are separated by 0.5mm with the distance between each pair being 20.0mm. The pressure sensor is located in the center, between the two pairs of electrodes. The catheter uses a low-profile connector for the pressure sensor and redel for the volume conductance.
The catheter requires a PEC-4D
Catheter Interface Cable for pressure measurement and CEC-4B
Connection Cable for Conductance Catheter for connection to the
MPVS-300 or
MPVS-400 Pressure-Volume Unit.
The SPR-851 can be used with the ML870B45
Pressure-Volume Foundation System which includes the following components:
Calibration A
Pressure Gauge kit which provides the necessary items to calibrate the pressure transducers is available. Please contact your nearest
ADInstruments representative for any further information.