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Two channel Vascular Access Harness ™ for rats

Code VAHD115AB
The two channel VAH™ connects two independent fluid channels as simply as the standard VAH™ connects one. Uses include bile sampling, simultaneous infusion and blood sampling or simultaneous infusion and blood pressure measurement in rats. Connect 3Fr polyurethane catheters to the ports under the harness dome. Access the ports directly using the needle-free VAH6M injector for manual injections, sampling or flushing. Connect the KVAHD115T tether for continuous access to one channel through a swivel and intermittent access to the second channel through an injection port. Alternatively, connect the VAHD115T tether to a 375/D/22 swivel for continuous access to both channels. Cover the harness ports with the optional VAHD115CAP for protection while in transport or untethered. For bile sampling, attach bile duct and duodenal catheters to the harness then snap in the VAHD115L loop so that bile can flow naturally after surgery. To sample, disconnect the loop and attach a tether.
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Features

Features and benefits

  • Quick aseptic connection and disconnection
  • Harness may be installed after surgery, but is also available from animal vendors as a surgical service
  • Harness may be replaced if damaged
  • Models
    Product name
    VAHD115AB  Two channel rat VAH harness, injector, sterile
    VAHD115AB-1P  Two channel rat VAH harness with 1 additional injection port, sterile
    VAHD115AB-2P  Two channel rat VAH harness with 2 additional injection ports, sterile
    VAHD115T  Two channel VAHD tether assembly, 12in, sterile
    KVAHD115T  Rat VAHD tether kit: VAHD115T, SIP22/4, 375/22P, 24in CoEx, LS22, sterile
    VAHD115CAP  Blue protective cap for VAHD115AB harness
    VAHD115L  Loop connector for rat VAHD harness, primer, sterile