Heparin glycerol and heparin dextrose catheter locking solutions for laboratory animal studies. These pharmaceutical grade solutions are proven performers in catheterized animal studies, and are available in the concentration recommended by surgical model vendors – 500 IU USP Heparin per 1mL in 50% solution of Dextrose or Glycerol. Extend the patency of vascular catheters in mice, rats, pigs, dogs and primates. Solutions are not available for online purchase. Customizations available. Minimum purchase required for some volumes and formulations. Contact us or use the order form.
- Used in both large and small species
- High osmolarity of dextrose prevents bacterial colonization
- High viscosity reduces washout from the catheter tip
- Effective physical barrier against clot formation
- 500 IU USP Heparin/mL in 50% solution. All solutions are pharmaceutical grade. Custom formulations available- request details.
- Also available in pre-filled syringes to ensure clean catheter access
| Part # | Description | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| HGS-10 | 10 mL USP Heparin/Glycerol Catheter Locking Solution- 500 IU/mL in 50% Glycerol | No minimum. See order minimums for additional details. |
| HDS-10 | 10 mL USP Heparin/Dextrose Catheter Locking Solution- 500 IU/mL in 50% Dextrose | 5 vials |
| HGS-50 | 50 mL USP Heparin/Glycerol Catheter Locking Solution- 500 IU/mL in 50% Glycerol | No minimum. See order minimums for additional details. |
| HDS-50 | 50 mL USP Heparin/Dextrose Catheter Locking Solution- 500 IU/mL in 50% Dextrose | No minimum. See order minimums for additional details. |
| HGS500-0.5 | 1cc Syringe with 0.5ml fill of USP Heparin Glycerol Solution, 500U/ml (100/box) | 3 box minimum |
There are no manuals available for this product, but view the SAI Catheter Flushing and Locking Video for guidelines on usage.
- Catheter Flushing and Locking Video– Instructional video displaying best practices for drawing, flushing, sampling and locking catheters, ports and VAPs in lab animal studies.
- Vascular Catheter Locking Solutions in Rats: Sodium Citrate as an Alternative to Heparin– A review of various locking solutions in rats and their effect on patency over multiple weeks.
- Comparison of Catheter Lock Solutions in Rats-Comparative study of various locking solutions in rats and the effect on patency over a 28-day study.
- NC3Rs Preventing Thrombosis in Vascular Catheters– Helpful overview of thrombosis in IV catheters, with pros and cons of each locking solution.
- Evaluation of Three Catheter Maintenance Schedules on Patency of Jugular Vein Catheters in CD Rats– Frequency of flushing and locking rat catheters and the resulting impact on patency rates.
