Quick Connect Infusion System for Tethered Infusion Applications

Med Associates recently formed a business alliance partnership with Strategic Applications, Inc. (SAI; see this month’s What’s New).  SAI supplies an innovative infusion product called the Quick Connect Infusion and Vascular Access System.  We are proud to offer this solution as part of our standard line of rat self-administration chambers, as well as our cystometry systems for rats.

Available Products
PHM-119B	Rat Self Infusion Package
	Includes: PHM-119-1: Quick Connect™ Harness PHM-119-2: Quick Connect™ Swivel PHM-119-3B: Quick Connect™ Tether (12') PHM-119-4B: Delivery Tubing
PHM-119-1	Quick Connect™ Harness
	Luer Attachments for Easy Access to the Catheter Secure Leak Free Tether Connection Harness is Well Tolerated by the Animal
PHM-119-2	Quick Connect™ Swivel
	Friction Fit-Free Luer Connections Leak Free Connection No Extra Loops that the Animal Can Grab Quick Connect™ and Disconnect
PHM-119-3A PHM-119-3B	Quick Connect™ Tether
	Male/Male Luer Tether Worry Free Luer Connection Stainless Steel Spring Tether to Protect the Integral Polyurethane Line Quick and Easy Connection Between the Swivel and Harness PHM-119-3A: 8" Length PHM-119-3B: 12 " Length
PHM-119-4B	Delivery Tubing
	60" with Male/female Luer Lock Connections Connects Syringe Pump to Swivel Dead Space Volume: 1.4ml

The Quick Connect System is made up of connections featuring Luer fittings.  These fittings provide secure connections between components, and they can be easily attached and detached.  The Luered connectors facilitate detaching an animal, and they minimize manipulations so that infections can be avoided.  Swivels allow free rotation, preventing catheter twisting and kinking.  The tether has built-in tubing that is enclosed in a stainless steel shield to protect the tubing from chewing or clawing.  The harness attaches to the vascular (or other) catheter via a stainless steel stub.  We offer infusion kits for rats that are disposable and economically priced.