Ultra-Miniature Pressure-Volume Catheters Animal Use Only
The World's Smallest Sensor Tip Pressure-Volume Catheter:
PVR-1045
With a catheter tip size of 1F (1/3mm), the PVR-1045 is the newest addition to Millar's market-leading line of ultra-miniature catheters for use in small animal research. The smaller diameter gives researchers a powerful new tool in the characterization of cardiovascular function by allowing access to smaller animals than ever before possible.
Millar’s Mikro-Tip®
ultra-miniature P-V catheters have revolutionized the possibilities
for cardiovascular research in small animals. These ultra-miniature catheters
are capable of measuring both left ventricular
pressure and volume simultaneously from the intact, beating hearts of
mice and rats. They may be used in either closed-chest or open-chest surgical
procedures, as well as in isolated working heart studies.
P-V Catheter Features
Ultra-miniature 1F-2F (0.33-0.67 mm outer
diameter) pressure sensors
Four electrodes (spaced for either mice or
rats)
Pressure and volume measurement from a single
instrument
Flexible, durable, small-diameter catheter
material
High frequency response
Pressure measurement at the source
No motion artifact or damping of pressure
signal
For use with Millar MPVS Ultra Pressure Volume Systems
PVR-1045
Ultra-Miniature P-V Catheter Models
Features/Model
PVR-1045
PVR-1035
SPR-839
SPR-869
SPR-838
Part Number
842-0001
842-0002
840-8111
840-8136
840-8110
Animal Type
Mouse
Mouse
Mouse
Small rat
Normal/large rat
Catheter Material
Polyimide
Polyimide
Polyimide
Polyimide
Polyimide
Effective Length
3.25 cm
3.25 cm
3.5 cm
12.5 cm
12.5 cm
French Size (Sensor)
1
1
1.4
2
2
French Size (Catheter Body)
0.8
0.8
0.8
1.1
1.1
Number of Pressure Sensors
1
1
1
1
1
Sensor Location from Tip
Centered in
electrode segment
Centered in
electrode segment
Centered in
electrode segment
Centered in
electrode segment
Centered in
electrode segment
Electrodes (0.25 mm)
4
4
4
4
4
Pin-to-Electrode Resistance
< 15 ohms
< 15 ohms
< 15 ohms
< 15 ohms
< 15 ohms
Electrode Spacing
4.5 mm segment
3.5 mm segment
4.5 mm segment
6.0 mm segment
9.0 mm segment
Electrode Connector
Redel
Redel
Redel
Redel
Redel
Pressure Sensor Connector
Low profile
Low profile
Low profile
Low profile
Low profile
Reusable
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Repairable
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Instruments, Inc. | 6001-A Gulf Freeway Houston,
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