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Microisolator tops for mouse cages type II&III

Code MStops
Tops dedicated for higher protection of animals inside cages. Fits to cages type II and III.
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Features

Microisolator tops are made of polycarbonate and polysulphone.

They contain autoclavable and replaceable filters, can be washed in the same way as a tops. The filtersheet is made of polyester and has to be replaced after approx. 10 times of wash and autoclave cycles.

Filtertops can be delivered with or without clips used to close with cage bottom.

Filtertops guarantee:

  • to protect animals during transport in animal facility
  • to create a micro isolator environment inside cage

Applications of microisolator tops

  • Animals from different sources with different microbiological profiles can be maintained in the same room without cross contamination
  • Investigators can experimentally infect animal with a variety of microbial agents in the same room without interfering with one anothers research;
  • Many different species of animals can be maintained on study within the same room;
  • There is no need for a clean/dirty corridor system;
  • Personnel do not have to shower into or out of the room;
  • Personnel with animal allergies can work in comfort;
  • Animals housed in micro isolator units are not only protected from contamination of other lab animals, but are also protected against contamination by people
Specifications

Sterilization

All parts of the microisolator cage can be repeatedly sterilized in a steam autoclave at 120 ºC for 20 minutes.
Filtersheet has to be replaced after approx. 10 sterylization cycles because of wear.

Learn more about washing and sterilizing laboratory animal cages.

Components
Extend system with following add-ons
Models
Product name
031200261C/clips  Microisolator top for cage type II - polycarbonate / with clips
031200261C  Microisolator top for cage type II - polycarbonate / without clips
031200261UC/clips  Microisolator top for cage type II - polysulphone / with clips
031200261UC  Microisolator top for cage type II - polysulphone / without clips
031200231C/clips  Microisolator top for cage type III - polycarbonate / with clips
031200231C  Microisolator top for cage type III - polycarbonate / without clips
031200231UC/clips  Microisolator top for cage type III - polysulphone / with clips
031200231UC  Microisolator top for cage type III - polysulphone / without clips