EasyCage® Mouse Single-Use Cage Base with Bottle Watering

EasyCage® Mouse Single-Use Cage Base with Bottle Watering – Single-Use, Recyclable IVC Cage for Mice

EasyCage® Mouse is a single-use, recyclable, and retrofittable individually ventilated cage (IVC) for mice that is compatible with Allentown NexGen Mouse 510 IVC racks and the NexGen Mouse Animal Transfer Unit (ATU). Because it is single-use, EasyCage eliminates the need for cage washing and autoclaving, streamlining vivarium operations while improving biosecurity and ergonomics and reducing energy consumption. All plastic components are delivered decontaminated and ready to use. Once assembled, the cage is placed directly into the rack, and after use, the bedding is discarded and the cage is recycled or disposed of.

This version (Cat. no. 125908-R) is designed for bottle watering with recyclable bottles pre-filled with purified water (empty bottles are also available). A version for automatic watering is also available (Cat. no. 126125-R).

Key Features

• Single-use, recyclable, BPA-free PET cage – no cage washing or autoclaving required
• All plastic components delivered decontaminated and ready to use
• Snap-fit base and lid with sealed filters that maintain the microenvironment
• Pre-bedded NestPak® option: bedding, nesting material, and enrichment in one
• Lightweight components for easy, ergonomic handling
• Retrofittable – docks directly into Allentown NexGen IVC racks alongside reusable NexGen cages

How to Complete the EasyCage Mouse Cage Set

The EasyCage® Mouse Single-Use Cage Base with Bottle Watering is supplied as a complete cage with the following components:

1. EasyCage Mouse base, without automatic watering – floor space: 500 cm², available empty or pre-bedded with NestPak®

2. Lid: Hydropac®/Bottle Lid with an integrated bottle well for water bottles or Hydropac® pouches. A No Bottle Hole Lid is also available. Both lids are made of recyclable, BPA-free PET with sealed filters.

3. Choose a feeder: Plastic Feeder with Aluminum Grate (food capacity: 454 g), Aluminum Feeder (food capacity: 454 g), or Half Pocket Wire Bar Lid (food capacity: 454 g). Feeders can be reused beyond a single cage change. A Feeder Cover Plate is also available.

4. 300 mL water bottle – recyclable, BPA-free PET, pre-filled with purified water (empty bottles are also available)

5. EasyCage Cardholder – recyclable PVC, slides onto the lid, accommodates 76 × 102 mm or 76 × 127 mm cage cards

6. NestPak® bedding – 100 g of ALPHA-dri®, corn cob, or Performance BioFresh™: a 3-in-1 solution for bedding, nesting, and enrichment that reduces airborne particulates and allergens; safe for autoclaving and irradiation

Housing Capacity According to Directive 2010/63/EU

Maximum number of animals per cage, based on the minimum floor area per animal set out in Directive 2010/63/EU:

• Up to 8 mice weighing 20 g or less
• Up to 7 mice weighing over 20 g and up to 25 g
• Up to 6 mice weighing over 25 g and up to 30 g
• Up to 5 mice weighing over 30 g

Applications of the EasyCage® Mouse Single-Use Cage

• Mouse facilities with limited cage-washing capacity or as a contingency when the washroom is unavailable
• Biosecure and barrier (SPF) facilities, quarantine, and animal importation
• New vivaria aiming to reduce water, energy, and labor costs
• Facilities combining single-use EasyCage and reusable NexGen cages in NexGen Mouse 510 IVC racks