Access Technologies Technical Information

Sterilization

All V-A-Ps^u with silicone catheters may be autoclaved or EtO gas sterilized. V-A-Ps containing polyurethane or Hydrocoat^u coated polyurethane catheters can only be EtO sterilized. Access Technologies offers in-house EtO sterilization and can ship sterile products in a few days. The Posi-Grip 'Huber' point needles can only be EtO sterilized.

For a complete sterilization guide, please call Access Technologies at 877-674-7131/847-674-7131.

Implantation

Access Technologies can provide you with general implantation instructions for large and small animals. These instructions are simply our suggestions and are one way that implantation may be done. The instructions are in no way meant to replace any protocol already in place or your proven technique.

For a copy of our implantation guide, please call Access Technologies at 877-674-7131/847-674-7131.

Maintenance

Access Technologies can provide you with a general maintenance guide to care for your V-A-P.

For a complete maintenance guide, please call Access Technologies at 877-674-7131.

Technical Product Sheets

Access Technologies provides additional technical product sheets on items that are not listed in our catalog. If you would like to receive more information on any of our products, please contact Access Technologies at 877-674-7131/847-674-7131. Let us know which products you are interested in by telling us the product name and product sheet number, we will send you the correct information for your study. These Access products are listed below with the corresponding product sheet numbers.

Product Name	Sheet Number
BICCS-Bile Collection System A shunting catheter that allows total collection while maintaining normal flow	2001-A
BICCS II-Bile Collection System for Rodents The same quality BICCS but in a 3 French size for rodents	2001-B
Burp Valve-Intragastric Catheter A duodenal catheter designed to preclude occlusion of catheter with ingesta	2002-A
Clearview-Disk Infusion Set A right angle infusion set that utilizes a PVC disc for secure anchoring	2003-A
Esox Pump-Implantable Pump A elastomeric implantable pump that can be accessed subcutaneously	2004-A
Infusacollar-Ambulatory Infusion for Dogs A restraint collar and KVO balloon pump all in one	2005-A
KVO Pump-Elastomeric Pump A cost effective, simple to use continuous infusion pump	2006-A
Mouse Catheter-1 Fr. Polyurethane or Silicone 27 gauge sized catheters small enough to fit the vessels of a mouse	2007-A
Occluders-Cuff Type Vascular Occluders Inflatable cuffs for constriction and occlusion of vessels	2008-A
PE50-Polyethylene Catheter Low density polyetheylene suitable for rodents	2009-A
Pegasus-Ambulatory Pump An infusion pump that is small, lightweight, highly accurate and PC interfaced	2010-A
PeriPort-Side Access Vascular Access Port An totally implantable, in-line port providing superior needle stability	2011-A
SilTip-Improved Catheter Technology for Rodents A polyethylene catheter with a silicone tip to minimize vessel trauma	2012-A
SureStay-Sutureless Anchoring System A dacron anchoring pad attached to bottom of V-A-Ps to promote tissue ingrowth	2013-A
Transport-Mouse Vascular Access Port A vascular access port with 1.2 or 2 French catheters, sized ideally for mice	2014-A
OmegaPort-ClearFlow Vascular Access Port A vascular access port which offers 360 degrees of accessing	2016-A
TI Dual Lumen-Titanium Dual Vascular Access Port A port with two domed reservoirs for infusion/withdrawal with a dual lumen catheter	2017-A
Rodent Table-Solid Surface Surgical Table A durable, stain resistant, non-porous table designed to facilitate implantation of vascular access ports in rodents.	2018-A
Trocars-Hollow or Solid Useful tool to tunnel from catheter insertion site to vascular port attachment site	2019-A
Sil-O-Cathu - 1 Piece Molded Catheter and Hub A molded catheter that creates a streamlined fluid path to prevent tortuous flow	2020-A
References Guide A complete list of reference articles that we have available	2021-A
Sterilization Guide A summary of sterilization recommendations for Access Technologies' products	2022-A
Dog Collars-Quality Cervical Restraint Collars An unrestricted collar constructed of foam, Cordurab, and Spandexb	2023-A
Esox Pump Technical Bulletin A six page technical guide to the Esox pump including specs and implantation.	2024-A
V-A-P Technical Guide An eleven page guide on V-A-Ps including history, implantation and maintenance	2025-A
Canine Tethered Infusion System A complete system with V-A-P, jacket, swivel and tether infusion set sized for dogs	2028T-A
Canine Ambulatory Infusion System A complete ambulatory infusion system involving an Esoxb V25 pump for dogs	2028A-A
Primate Tethered Infusion System A complete system with V-A-P, jacket, swivel and tether infusion set sized for primates	2029T-A
Primate Ambulatory Infusion System A complete ambulatory infusion system involving an Esox V08 pump for primates	2029A-A
Rat Tethered Infusion System A complete system with V-A-P, jacket, swivel and tether infusions set sized for rats	2030T-A
Rat Ambulatory Infusion System A complete ambulatory infusion system involving an Esox V01 pump for rats	2030A-A
Rat Collection System Esox V01 Pump with a perfusion hole catheter to form an aspiration system for rats	2031-A
Brain Infusion A threaded stainless steel guide cannula to provide long-term access to the ventricle	2033-A
Ventricle Cannula A variation of the Brain Infusion which is not threaded	2033-B
Coil Cath-Peritoneal Catheter A unique catheter in a solenoid shape with perfusion holes on inside and outside	2035-A
CathCurve-Unique Catheter Securement Device A Dacron mesh horseshoe with a channel to hold the catheter in place	2037-A
Catheter Materials Specifications on silicone and polyurethane catheters	2039-A
Catheter Modification Guide A pamphlet showing all possible catheter modifications available
Catheter Guide A pamphlet with catheter material, catheter sizes and samples of material

References

Below is a list of reference articles that Access Technologies can provide you. If you do not see what you're looking for or to request a specific article, please contact Access Technologies at 877-674-7131. We will be happy to send you a reference article and/or specific articles of your interest.

Dog Pressures - 1. Acker M, Hammond R, Mannion J: An autologous biologic pump motor. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 92, 733-746, 1986.

Primate CSF - 2. Bacher J, Balis F, McCully C, Godwin K: Cerebral subarachnoid sampling of cerebrospinal fluid in the rhesus monkey. Laboratory Animal Science, 44, 148-152, 1994.

General General - 3. Bagley R, Flanders J: The use of totally implantable vascular access systems. Compendium On Continuing Education For The Practicing Veterinarian, 22, 22-26, 1990.

Pig IV - 4. Bailie M, Wixson S, Landi M: Vascular-access-port implantation for serial blood sampling in conscious swine. Laboratory Animal Science, 36, 431-433, 1986.

General General - 5. Dalton M: The vascular port, a subcutaneously implanted drug delivery depot. Lab Animal, Jul/Aug, 21-30, 1985.

Primate Epidural - 6. DeWeert T, Golub M, Kaaekuahiwi M: Long-term epidural catheterization of rhesus macaques: loss of resistance technique. Laboratory Animal Science, 45, 94-97, 1995.

Primate IV - 7. Fitzgerald A, Dillon L, Altrogge D, Bleavins M, Breider M: Use of subcutaneous vascular access ports in common marmosets (callithrix jacchus). Contemporary Topics, 35, 57-59, 1996.

Dog Arterial - 8. Garner D, Laks M: New implanted chronic catheter device for determining blood pressure and cardiac output in conscious dogs. American Journal of Physiology, 249, H681-H684, 1985.

Rat Arterial - 9. Garner D, McGivern R, Jagels J, Laks M: A new method for direct measurement of systolic and diastolic pressures in conscious rats using vascular-access-ports. Laboratory Animal Science, 38, 205-207, 1988.

Bird IV - 10. Harvey-Clark C: Clinical and research use of implantable vascular access ports in avian species. AAV Annual Conference/Symposium, 1990.

Dog Intestinal/Portal Vein - 11. Kwei G, Gehret J, Novak L, Drag M, Goodwin T: Chronic catheterization of the intestines and portal vein for absorption experimentation in beagle dogs. Laboratory Animal Science, 45, 683-685, 1995.

Dog Arterial - 12. Mann W, Landi M, Horner E, Woodward P, Campbell S, Kinter L: A simple procedure for direct blood pressure measurements in conscious dogs. Laboratory Animal Science, 37, 105-108, 1987.

Dog Intestinal - 13. Meunier L, Kissinger J, Jenkins E, Cobb R, Billeta T, Barone F, Smith P: A chronic intestinal access port model in conscious dogs. Laboratory Animal Science, 43, 466-470, 1993

Pig IV - 14. Palmisano B, Clifford P, Coon R: Chronic vascular catheters in growing piglets. Journal of Developmental Physiology, 12, 363-367, 1989.

Rabbit IV - 15. Perry-Clark L, Meunier L: Vascular access ports for chronic serial infusion and blood sampling in new zealand white rabbits. Laboratory Animal Science, 41, 495-497, 1991.

Ferret IV - 16. Rassnick K, Gould W, Flanders J: Use of a vascular access system for administration of chemotherapeutic agents to a ferret with lymphoma. JAVMA, 206, 500-504, 1995.

Cat Epidural - 17. Remedios A, Duke T: Chronic epidural impantation of vascular access catheters in the cat lumbosacrum. Laboratory Animal Science, 43, 262-264, 1993.

Dog CSF - 18. Rockar R, Sadanaga K, Burkett D, Mitroka J, Bonner R, Weinstein: Cerebrospinal fluid retrieval in the conscious dog: a methods development study. Journal of Investigative Surgery, 8, 85-94, 1995.

Bird IV - 19. Ruschkowski S, Robinson F, Cheng K, Hart L: Comparison of two multiple blood sampling regiments using an indwelling vascular access device for investigations of the hen's ovulatory cycle and calcium metabolism. Poultry Science, 72, 172-184, 1993.

Cow ICP - 20. Seim H, Tucker A: Chronic measurement of intracranial pressure in the calf. 1990 (unpublished)

Pig IV - 21. Swindle M., Wiest D, Smith A, Garner S, Case C., Thompson R, Fyfe D, Gillette P: Fetal surgical protocols in Yucatan miniature swine. Laboratory Animal Science, 46, 90-95, 1996.

Rabbit CSF - 22. Tissot van Patot M, Seim H, Tucker A: Catheterization of the subarachnoid space in rabbits using a vascular access port. Journal of Investigative Surgery, 8, 371-379, 1995.

Cat IV - 23. Webb A, Bliss J, Herbst L: Use of vascular access ports in the cat. Laboratory Animal Science, 45, 110-114, 1995.

Cat IV - 24. R.P. Hunter, M.J. Lynch, J.F. Ericson, W.J. Millas, A.M. Fletcher, N.I. Ryan, & J.A. Olson Pharmacokinetics, oral bioavailability and tissue distribution of azithromycin in cats. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 18, 38-46. 1995.

Primate IV - 25. Wojnicki F, Bacher J, Glowa J: Use of subcutaneous vascular access ports in rhesus monkeys. Laboratory Animal Science, 44, 491-494, 1994.

Woodchuck IV - 26. Woolf A, Curl J, Gremillion-Smith C: The use of subcutaneous ports in the woodchuck (marmota monax). Laboratory Animal Science, 39, 620-622, 1989.

Rabbit IV- 27. Yates D, Gallucci P, Bauerlein R, Paciello C, Luckton J: Comparative study of two techniques of long-term venous catheterization in rabbits: matching methods to applications. Contemporary Topics, 35, 63-68, 1996.

Primate General - 28. Landi et al., A survey of vascular access port infection in cynomolgus monkeys(Maccaca fasciularis). Scand. J. Lab. Anim. Sci. 23(1):441-448, 1996

Primate Oviduct - 29. Kurth et al., Immunological response in the primate oviduct to a defined recombinant sperm immogen. J Reproductive Immunology 35(2):135-150, 1997

Swine General -30 Swindle, et al, Chronic cannulation and Fistulization Procedures in Swine: A Review and Recommendations. Journal of Investigative Surgery 11(1):7-20, 1998

Swine General -31 Swindle, Surgery, Anesthesia and Experimental Techniques in Swine, Iowa State Press: Ames, 1998

Swine IV - 32 Cowart et al., Factors optimizing the use of subcutaneous vascular access ports in weaned pigs. Contemporary Topics, 38, 67-70, 1999

Rabbits IV -33 Weiss C. et al.,The M1 muscariniic agonist CI-1017 facilities trace eyeblink conditioning in aging rabbits and increases the excitability of CA1 pyramidal neurons. Journal of Neuroscience 20(2):783-790, 2000.

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