New Product Announcement — Mouse Pressure and Biopotential Transmitter

In late 1997, DSI introduced its first mouse biopotential implant. Within months, the first mouse pressure implant became available. Since then, DSI has continually developed smaller, more sophisticated telemetry devices to enable multiple research possibilities in mice.

Until the HD-X11, chronically recording a pressure and biopotential signal from a single mouse wasn’t possible. Recent technological advancements and miniaturization of components has facilitated development of the first mouse device that enables simultaneous collection of physiological parameters.

The HD-X11 is DSI’s second offering in the PhysioTel HD telemetry platform allowing researchers to simultaneously collect:

• Pressure (arterial BP and other pressures)
• Biopotential (ECG, EEG or EMG)
• Temperature
• Activity

This very small device has been successfully used with mice weighing less than 20 grams and has shown excellent pressure channel stability (similar to DSI’s PAC10) during chronic implantation. Researchers benefit from the use of multichannel transmitters like the HD-X11, as it enables them to:

• consolidate studies previously requiring parallel groups of mice implanted with pressure and biopotential devices
• collect more data per animal allowing for a more comprehensive physiological assessment, or
• explore new research applications altogether!

Other features offered with the HD-X11 include:

• Battery ON time provided as a parameter, eliminating the need for researchers to manually track remaining battery life.
• Digital transmission of calibrations and serial number to simplify the software configuration process, ensure accurate data entry and guarantee that data collection is from the intended animal.

DSI, the Smart Investment

As always, DSI customers can choose from a variety of surgical support options to help learn the skills needed for successful mouse surgery. In addition, all mouse transmitters are compatible with DSI’s existing software and hardware platforms.

Contact DSI today to learn about attractive HD-X11 upgrade options for researchers currently using PA-C10s, ETAF20, EA-F20 and ETA-F10 devices.