TRANSONIC
Gold standard for volume flow measurements with exceptional waveform quality and accuracy. A leading developer of instruments and sensors for pressure, pressure-volume and blood flow measurement.
PRESSURE VOLUME LOOPS
UNPARALLELED ANALYSIS OF CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTION
ADV500 PV System accurately quantifies true ventricular volume in real-time using proven Admittance technology.
Catheter position can be optimised using live volume feedback. Workflow is streamlined with auto calibration of the volume signal, providing tight data confidence interval.
Features digital color display and easy integration with life science data acquisition systems for data analysis.
PV Catheters to Fit Large Animal Hearts
Transonic Scisense Pressure Volume catheters for large animals range from 3.5F to 7.0F sizes – a range that spans hearts from rabbits through to cows.
Variable segment length catheters provide excellent flexibility in matching ventricle sizes.
For use with ADV500 PV System.
Rodent PV Catheters for High Frequency Responsiveness
Minimally invasive catheters for use with mice and rat sized ventricles for monitoring virtually all hemodynamic and contractile index of ventricular function.
A range of volume electrode spacings to suit all ventricles. Variable Segment Length Catheters also available.
For use with ADV500 PV System.
Why Use Transonic to Measure Pressure Volume (PV) Loops?
The Transonic PV system empowers researchers to measure a comprehensive range of hemodynamic and cardiac function parameters.
Hemodynamic parameters include changes in contractility, elastance, power, energetics and efficiency.
MULTICHANNEL MEASUREMENT CONSOLES (400 series)
Choose 1, 2 and 3 channel consoles/systems to fit your chosen combination of Transonic Perivascular Flowmeters, Tubing Flowmeters and Pressure modules. Blank panel options are available as a placeholder for adding extra modules at a later date. Connects to data acquisition systems including PowerLab with LabChart analysis software.
PERIVASCULAR FLOW
Perivascular flowmeter module
Measure perivascular blood flow from a range of vessels. Unmatched waveform quality and accuracy.
Select ultrasonic perivascular flowprobes to suit your research. Customisable options.
For use in 400 series console.
COnfidence Cardiac Output Flowprobes (PAU-Series) (8-36 mm)
Unsurpassed beat-to-beat measurement accuracy on vessels with highly irregular flow eg. great arteries in large animal cardiothoracic surgery. Easy placement. Disposable cushioning extends usage time.
For use with Perivascular Flowmeter Module.
PMP Handle Flowprobes for PRECLINICAL RESEARCH (2-14 mm)
Gold standard technology for momentary readings. Clinical-style handles emulate surgical setting making them ideal for testing medical protocols or devices.
For use with Perivascular Flowmeter Module.
PR Series with robust heads (1 & 1.5 MM)
Acute use and implantable. Flowprobes for arteries, veins and ducts. Accurate blood flow measurements independent of vessel or Probe alignment. Non-constrictive fit. Robust larger probe heads.
For use with Perivascular Flowmeter Module.
PS Series for range of animals (0.5-20 MM)
Acute use and implantable Flowprobes for arteries, veins and ducts. Accurate blood flow measurements independent of vessel or Probe alignment. Non-constrictive fit.
For mice to large animals. Robust design.
For use with Perivascular Flowmeter Module.
Tiny Nanoprobes PS Series (0.5-1.5 MM) for mouse anatomy
Miniaturized Flowprobes able to measure volume flows less than 1 mL/min with signature high resolution. Vessels as small as 0.3 mm diam.
Acute use: variants for back, side or lateral orientation. Also chronic use.
For use with Perivascular Flowmeter Module.
Tiny Nanoprobes V Series (0.5-0.7 MM) for small rodent anatomy
Miniaturized Flowprobes able to measure volume flows less than 1 mL/min with signature high resolution.
Range includes probes for vessels of diameters 0.25–0.5 mm and 0.35–0.7 mm. Acute use only.
For use with Perivascular Flowmeter Module.
Connectors and Accessories
- Acoustic couplants for excellent signal quality
- Silicon shields for easy anchoring of probes to tissue (PS & PR Series)
- Cuffs for chronic implants (PS, PR & PAU-Series)
- And much more
For use with Perivascular Flowprobes.
TUBING FLOW
Tubing Module for precision volume flow in laboratory tubing
Measures true volume flow in tubing.
Suits flow circuit applications such as circulatory support, device development, perfused organ studies, etc. For in vitro and extracorporeal use. Suit sizes from 1.2 – 25.4 mm ID.
For use in 400 series console.
Highest Sensitivity PXN Inline Flowsensors (2-25mm inside diameter)
Sensors splice into laboratory tubing for absolute volume flow measurements of blood and other fluids, ranging from <1 to 100 L/min.
Flexibility for circuits where tubing requirements are not formalised. Calibration for up to 4 fluid/temp. combinations.
For use with Tubing Flowmeter Module.
Non-Invasive PXL Clamp-On Flowsensor (3-32mm outer diameter)
Sensors quickly clip onto tubing to measure flow within for non-invasive measurement. High accuracy & stability.
Suitable for non-aerated liquids.
Uses Innovative transit-time technology. Ideal for medical and industrial applications.
For use with Tubing Flowmeter Module.
TRANSIT-TIME ULTRASONIC TECHNOLOGY
The technology used by Transonic for flow measurements offers many advantages:
• Directly measures volume rate of flow for unsurpassed accuracy
• Precalibrated probes for immediate start
• Excellent zero stability
• No heat artifacts
• Medical & industrial use
PRESSURE
Scisense Pressure Amplifier Module
Enables simultaneous measurement of blood pressure and flow (using pressure and flow modules).
The module can measure 2 channels of pressure simultaneously using 2 pressure transducers. Separate controls for zero offset balance of each compatible transducer.
For use in 400 series console.
Pressure Control Unit for simple, quality measurements
Compact unit. Use with 2 single sensor pressure catheters recording simultaneously or with one dual-pressure sensor catheter.
Stable zero baseline with low or negligible offset.
Pressure output resolution of 22mV/mmHg.
Integrates directly with data acquisition systems.
Large Animal Pressure Catheters with solid state sensors (3.5 – 7.0 F)
High fidelity solid state sensors accurately respond to minute and rapid changes in pressure.
For arterial, venous or cardiac pressures in animals sized from rabbits to cows.
7 F lumen for drug admin, guide wire insertion etc.
For use with Scisense Pressure Amplifier Module or Pressure Control Unit.
RODENT PRESSURE CATHETERS – HIGH SENSITIVITY (1.2 & 1.6 F)
High fidelity solid state sensors mounted at the tip of the catheter accurately respond to minute and rapid changes in pressure.
The catheters are ideal for arterial, venous or cardiac pressures in mice and rats.
Pressure resolution of 10uV/mmHg exceeds the industry standard.
For use with Scisense Pressure Amplifier Module or Pressure Control Unit.
SCISENSE ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY; TISSUE PERFUSION
Electrophysiology Control Unit
An interfacing control that connects Scisense catheters to bioamplifier and/or stimulator electrodes.
Allows each electrode to be controlled independently.
Electrophysiology Catheters (1.1 & 1.9 F) MINIMALLY INVASIVE
8 electrode catheter records up to 4 intracardiac electrograms simultaneously in rodents. The catheters can also pace the heart.
Works with Electrophysiology Control Unit.
BLF 22 Tissue Perfusion Monitor
Comprehensive microcirculation measurements, including mass and velocity, for real-time assessment of perfusion. For monitoring the effects of exercise, drug treatments, etc.
For acute or chronic use.
BLF22 Laser Doppler Probes for Tissue Perfusion
Probes for acute duration or chronic measurements, skin surface or mucous membrane.
Measures real-time blood perfusion in 1 mm3 of tissue.
Works with BLF22 Tissue Perfusion Monitor.