Non-Vascular Catheterizations

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.

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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

• Validation of a Bile Duct Cannulation Rat Model

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

Surgical Accessories Providers

• Access Technologies
• Braintree Scientific, Inc.
• INSTECH
• ReCathCo
• SAI Infusion Technologies