Non-Vascular Catheter Surgery Options
Charles River offers non-vascular catheterizations in rat, mouse, and guinea pig models from our AAALAC-accredited production facilities in North America. Our team of highly skilled animal surgeons will provide you with study-ready animals exactly when you need them. View our optional accessories for catheterized rodents sheet for options and pricing.
Available Procedures*
- Bile duct catheter
- Cecum catheter
- Colon catheter
- Duodenum catheter
- Ileum catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter
- Intrathecal catheter
- Jejunum catheter
- Stomach (gastric) catheter
- Subcutaneous catheter
- Urinary bladder catheter
* Any non-vascular catheter procedure may be combined with a vascular catheter procedure.
Handling Instructions
- Bile Duct Catheterization: Mouse Handling Instructions
- Bile Duct Catheterization: Rat Handling Instructions
- Gastrointestinal Catheterization: Handling Instructions
- Intraperitoneal Catheterization: Handling Instructions
- Intrathecal Catheterization: Handling Instructions
- Subcutaneous Catheterization: Handling Instructions
- Urinary Bladder Catheterization Handling Instructions
Scientific Poster
Additional Technical Information
- Articles on infusion tips – SAI Infusion Technologies
- Catheter Exit Options (available through our secure portal, The Source™)
- Chemical Compatibility of Catheters – ALZET®
- Free Printable Guide to Choosing Research Tubing – INSTECH
- Permeability of Catheter and Tubing Materials – INSTECH
- Preclinical Catheter Access Techniques Video – SAI Infusion Technologies
- Use of the Vascular Access Button™ in Rats Video – INSTECH
- VAB™ and Positive Pressure Technique Can Improve Patency of Rodent Catheters – INSTECH