Vascular Occluders

Inflatable cuffs made of soft, flexible 100% Silicone rubber and are Autoclavable.
They offer reliable performance during chronic implantations and Zero-flow base line establishments in Blood flow studies.
Achieve the full range of vascular occlusion for accurate circulatory research studies and gentle constriction of soft organs for acute or chronic studies.
They are operational with either gasses or fluids requiring only a syringe.
We carry a wide range of sizes in stock and ready to ship to you.
Custom work is always available to meet your needs.
For animal research only

Description . . . . .

DOCXS Occluders are constructed entirely of 100% silicone rubber. They are soft and flexible, with a smooth outer finish for ease in maintaining cleanliness. They are completely autoclavable for thorough sterilization as well.

Silicone rubber, noted for it's high degree of physiological compatability makes DOCXS Occluders the ideal choice for prolonged implantations such as chronic blood flow studies, or similiar application.

DOCXS Occluders are available in Standard Lumen sizes ranging from 2mm to 24mm with a 1.5 mm model available on request. Lumen sizes of 10mm to 24mm are available in a Heavy Duty model as well.

The Heavy Duty Occluders are designed for greater resistance to rupture and are recommended for use in the more rugged application. They feature a thicker cuff and diaphragm to withstand greater back pressures, well beyond the normal physiological range. As you will find with the standard models, they maintain a high degree of sensitivity and produce consistently accurate results.

When ordering, please specify the Luman size corresponding to the diameter you desire in millimeters (e.g. a VO-4 would specify a 4mm Lumen diameter). For heavy duty models, please use the suffix "HD" after the Lumen size (e.g. VO-14HD would specify a heavy duty 14mm Lumen diameter).

Operation . . . . .

Step 1:   Apply the Occluder cuff around the exposed blood vessel. Secure it in place with a suture material through the eyelets.
Step 2:   Occlude the vessel to any degree desired by inflating the diaphragm with air or liquid injected into the actuating tube using a syringe and blunted needle. Clamp the tubing to maintain occlusion of the vessel over time.
Step 3:   To deflate, simply withdraw the air or liquid.

Special Note: Occlusion response is quite rapid. The desired pressure may be maintained for extended periods by clamping off the actuating tube. For procedures requiring prolonged occlusion, we recommend the use of physiologically compatible, non-volatile liquids such as sterile Glycerin or Saline solution.

  
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VO-2

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VO-8

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VO-16

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VO-24HD

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