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-858 is an ultra-miniature P-V Catheter (2F Polyimide) suitable for use in rats. The pairs of platinum electrodes are separated by 0.5mm with the distance between each pair being 14mm. The catheter has a working length of 12/12.5cm and an effective length of 30cm. The pressure sensor is located in the center, between the two pairs of electrodes.
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-858 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.