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-878 is an ultra-miniature Pressure-Volume Catheter (2.0F Polyimide Nylon) suitable for use in rats. It has a 12/12.5cm working length with four electrodes with 0.5mm between each electrode with the pressure sensor located in the center. The catheter has an effective length is 30cm.
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-878 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.