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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 | |
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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 |