Lab Animal Catheters

Rat Catheters

Rat Catheters for Dosing and Sampling

Rat catheters are essential tools for researchers seeking precise and reliable infusion techniques in preclinical studies. Designed for durability, biocompatibility, and ease of implantation, these catheters enable accurate delivery of fluids, medications, or test substances. With their reliable performance, they support consistent results while maintaining high standards of animal welfare in research applications.

  • 3F T-Tube, 5mm Arms, 20cm Outlet Tube

    The T-Tube is designed for non-occluded (flow-through), venous, arterial or bile duct sampling, in rats and mice. Made from biocompatible polyurethane tubing. 222G, 23G, and 25G available 20cm in length Part # Tip Length Tip O.D Total Length Needle Material T-Tube-024 5 mm/side 1.9 F 20 cm 25 ga Polyurethane[...]

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  • Rat Tracheal catheter, 14G

    These tracheal catheters may be used for ventilation, sampling, or administration. Three standard sizes are available for use in mice, rats, and other small rodents. Our tracheal tubes may be trimmed to fit your needs- contact us to see if we can make the modification you need. Flexible cannula and y-adapter[...]

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  • Rounded tipped rodent jugular vein catheter with beads at 2.6 and 3cm from the tip

    You will find a wide variety of JVC options below, but all of these catheters are constructed of biocompatible materials for low vessel trauma and increased patency. Rounded Tip- Our most popular catheters are our rounded-tip catheters. Rounded tips reduce trauma during implant as well as during subsequent catheter manipulation leading to[...]

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  • Rat Intrathecal Catheter

    Catheters for intrathecal (IT) delivery or sampling in rats. SAI offers a range of catheters and cannula for the collection of CSF and for the administration of compounds to the intrathecal space in mice, rats, canines, primates and sheep. Draw cerebrospinal fluid, or perform intrathecal infusion in the subarachnoid space with these reinforced[...]

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  • Surgical pack with RIDC-01-PU

    SAI's popular Rat Intrathecal Dosing Catheter (RIDC) is now available in a kit with all the supporting components necessary for a successful surgery.  This kit is ideal for a lumbar dosing approach; for entry through the cisterna magna. RIDC Complete Surgical Kit (RIDC-Kit) Includes: (Also available with a PU catheter RIDC-Kit-PU)[...]

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  • PU rounded tip catheter with beads at 1.5″, 2.0″ and 3.0″, 12″ long.

    You will find a wide variety of options below, but all of these catheters are constructed of biocompatible materials for low vessel trauma and increased patency. See here if you would like a Tapered Rat Femoral Vein Catheter. Come in a variety of lengths Depending on your study's needs, catheters can have[...]

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  • Rat Femoral Tapered Catheter with beads at 3 and 5cm from tip

    These tapered catheters give you the benefit of a small tip at the insertion point as well as thicker stronger material at the externalization site, all without added connections or adhesives. All catheters are made from biocompatible polyurethane for low vessel trauma and increased patency. Not sure that you need[...]

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  • Rat Femoral Polyurethane Artery Catheter

    Rat arterial catheters are designed to enter the smaller, more muscular vessels while maintaining strength and durability at the externalization point. SAI offers both a tapered and a step-up option. Minimum order quantity is 5 pieces. For pricing on fewer than 5 catheters, please contact us. For placement in rat arteries, including carotid[...]

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  • Rat CM Cannula, 90 Degrees with 7.6mm tip

    Click to view the Survival CSF Collection Poster. presented at AALAS in 2022. Our Cisterna Magna cannula is ideal for serial CSF collections in rats. CSF sample volumes of 50ul are easily collected and are repeatable for extended periods; some of our most successful clients have used these catheters for up[...]

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  • Rat Carotid Artery Catheter rounded tip for animals over 200 +G

    Rat arterial catheters are designed to enter the smaller, more muscular vessels while maintaining strength and durability at the externalization point. SAI offers both a rounded tip and standard tip option. Minimum order quantity is 5 pieces. For pricing on fewer than 5 catheters, please contact us. For placement in rat carotid (CAC)[...]

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  • Bile/duodenal catheter

    Our Rat Bile Duct Catheters/Rat Portal Vein Catheters feature a tapered design to allow easy insertion at the vessel with strong, sturdy tubing at the externalization point. These catheters are an ideal design for either bile duct placement or for the portal vein. All catheters are made from biocompatible polyurethane[...]

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  • Micro Cannulation System – 8cm

    Our Micro-Cannula simplifies vascular access for small vessels in rodents and other small species. This cannula features a sharp stylet to aid insertion and a tapered tip to make catheter placement fast and reliable. This catheter is ideal for acute injections into small vessels, however, for tail veins, we suggest our tail[...]

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