Femoral Artery Catheters for Rats

Femoral artery catheters are an alternative to carotid artery catheters for blood sampling. Our rat FACs transition from 1Fr (0.3mm OD) to 3Fr  for a perfect fit with 22ga devices such as PinPorts™ and Vascular Access Buttons™.  All feature rounded tips to reduce vessel trauma and improve patency. Features and lengths vary to suit surgical preferences. Minimum order quantity is five pieces. Click the part number below for detailed specification sheet or contact us to define a catheter not listed here.

Features and Benefits

• Medical grade polyurethane
• Rounded tips for improved patency
• Silicone collars for anchoring
• Individually packaged and EtO sterilized

Remember to always use sterile lock and flush solutions, otherwise you are defeating the purpose of using a sterile catheter.