Microsurgery Kit
Choose a mouse or rat microsurgery kit with fine scissors, forceps, micro clamps, a clip applicator, scalpels and sutures.
Louise Corscadden, PhD
Director of Science · ConductScience
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Key Specifications
Full details →- Model fit
- Mouse, Rat
- SKU family
- RWD-SP0003-M/RWD-SP0003-R
- Shipping box
- 34.0 x 39.0 x 33.0 cm
- Ordering
- Online checkout and quote request available
- Category
- Surgical Instruments
- Build notes
- silicon
Check the included instrument sizes and quantities under Setup & Support.
Automation Level
- manual
Material
- silicon
Brand
- RWD
Research Domain
- Behavioral Pharmacology
- Cancer Research
- Cardiovascular
- Developmental Biology
- Neuroscience
- Toxicology
Shipping weight
- 4.41 lb
Shipping box
- L: 34.0 cm
- W: 39.0 cm
- H: 33.0 cm
| Model | SKU | Listed price | Status | Shipping box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rat | RWD-SP0003-R | $740.00 | Available | 34.0 x 39.0 x 33.0 cm |
| Mouse | RWD-SP0003-M | $740.00 | Available | 34.0 x 39.0 x 33.0 cm |
Practical Tips
Store instruments in the provided surgical bag with individual slots to prevent edge damage from tool contact.
Why: Blade dulling from instrument collision is the primary cause of premature replacement needs.
Use separate instruments for tissue cutting versus electrocautery procedures to preserve cutting edge integrity.
Why: Heat exposure from cautery can cause metallurgical changes that compromise sharpness retention.
Test vascular clamp pressure on excised tissue samples before each new protocol to establish optimal occlusion force.
Why: Individual tissue properties vary and over-clamping can cause permanent vessel damage.
Always engage needle holder locks when suturing to prevent accidental needle displacement.
Why: Loose needles pose puncture risks and compromise suture placement accuracy.
Document instrument usage time for each procedure to track performance consistency across experiments.
Why: Tool wear patterns can introduce systematic variations in surgical outcomes.
If Vannas shears begin requiring excessive force, check for debris accumulation in the spring mechanism.
Why: Protein buildup can impair spring function and create inconsistent cutting performance.
Setup Guide
What’s in the Box
Included instruments by species
| Instrument | Mouse kit quantity | Rat kit quantity |
|---|---|---|
| IRIS-Fine Scissors; sharp/sharp, straight, 10.5 cm | 1 | 1 |
| IRIS-Fine Scissors; sharp/sharp, curved, 9 cm | 1 | Not included |
| OLSEN-HEGAR Needle Holders with Scissors, straight, 1.5 mm, 12 cm | 1 | 1 |
| Micro Forceps, straight, Tip 0.2 × 0.12 mm, 11 cm | 1 | Not included |
| Micro clamps, straight, length × width 4 × 0.75 mm, 16 mm | 5 | Not included |
| Clip Applicator for micro clamps-8.4 × 5 mm, 14 cm | 1 | Not included |
| VANNAS Spring Scissors (Triangular); sharp/sharp, straight, 8 cm | 1 | 1 |
| VANNAS Spring Scissors (Triangular); sharp/sharp, curved, 8 cm | 1 | 1 |
| HARTMAN Mosquito Forceps, straight, 0.8 mm, 10.5 cm | 1 | Not included |
| HARTMAN Mosquito Forceps, curved, 1 mm, 10 cm | 1 | Not included |
| 5-0 sutures with needles | Included | Included |
| No. 3 solid scalpel handle with ruler, 12.5 cm | 1 | 1 |
| No. 11 scalpel blades (100 blades per box) | 1 box | 1 box |
| Instrument Storage Portfolio | 1 | 1 |
| IRIS-Fine Scissors; sharp/sharp, curved, 11.5 cm | Not included | 1 |
| Micro Forceps, straight, head length 30 mm, Tip 0.2 × 0.12 mm, 11 cm | Not included | 1 |
| Micro clamps, straight, length × width 6 × 1 mm, 19 mm | Not included | 5 |
| Clip Applicator for micro clamps, 14 cm | Not included | 1 |
| HALSTED Mosquito Forceps, straight, 1 mm, 12.5 cm | Not included | 1 |
| HALSTED Mosquito Forceps, curved, 1 mm, 12.5 cm | Not included | 1 |
Your quote will confirm the quantity and packaging of the included sutures.
Warranty
ConductScience provides a standard one-year manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, with technical support available for proper instrument use and maintenance protocols.
Compliance
References
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Where can I check the included instruments?
Setup & Support lists each instrument and its quantity. For mouse and rat options, use the quantity column for your selected species.
How are the instruments stored?
The kit includes an instrument storage portfolio.
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