Three Channel Vascular Access Button™ for Rats

This implantable button for rats connects three independent fluid channels simply by engaging the mating tether. It is the same size as the one- and two-channel rat Vascular Access Buttons™. Connect three 3Fr catheters to the 22ga inputs under the felt disk. The small red, white and blue PinPorts™ can be accessed manually using a syringe fitted with a PNP3M injector.

The mating tether snaps into the button with magnets to minimize the force on the animal. Connect a 25ga dual channel swivel for continuous to two lines or a  single channel swivel for continuous access to one; access the other lines through PinPorts at the top of the tether for intermittent sampling or dosing.

Group housing is possible with the optional aluminum cap (VABRC). A loop connector (VABR3L) is available for bile duct / duodenum catheterizations; it connects the white and blue ports. The three-channel button can be implanted by animal vendors as a surgical service so that the animal arrives at your site ready to use.

Features and Benefits

• Quickly and cleanly externalize and connect three catheters
• Closed system for excellent patency
• Group house with protective cap
• Designed for bile sampling with loop connector
• Part of our "Be Nice" family of products