This new design of catheter allows for free movement and decreased injury, reducing animal stress and improving study results.

Summary

Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) have developed an improved intravascular catheter to be used in a variety of animal models. Research studies involving a large number of blood draws can pose several problems to the researcher. An intravascular catheter that remains implanted for the duration of the study is an ideal situation, which overcomes the majority of those anticipated problems.

The catheter developed at UNMC offers an improvement over existing methods of catheterization. Specifically, it offers improved durability and is constructed from materials that are proven to be biocompatible with any animal system. A unique feature of the catheter allows for easier and more secure fastening to the vessels and surrounding structures while providing greater stability and preventing intraluminal damage. In addition, the catheter is designed for use without a tethering system, which allows the animal to move freely thus reducing or eliminating further stress.

Market Value

Overcoming many of the limitations involved with current techniques, this new design of catheter allows for free movement and decreased injury, reducing animal stress and improving study results.

Features & Benefits

• Prototype system developed and tested
• Catheter remains implanted for study duration
• Biocompatible material
• Improved durability
  

Preclinical

Patent Issued 5,762,636

(TID 85)

UNeMed currently offers a variety of licensing options and collaborative development opportunities with the Universtiy of Nebraska Medical Center.