Containment box for rodents

Project 10

Problem to be solved:
• Accidents in restraining experimental animals
• Animal suffering during laboratory experiments
• Professional safety

Proposed Innovation:
• Non-toxic and recyclable specially designed to be used in different procedures
• Design fits the anatomy of mice, rats and hamsters

Differential:
• Reduces the risk of exposure for professionals
• Promotion of animal welfare in test
• Competitive market price

Development status:
Prototype

Intellectual property status:
No patent protection

Technology transfer status:
Prospecting partnership

Coordinator:
Kátia Teixeira dos Reis / CPqRR

Contact:
Gestec/VPPIS – Phone: 21 3882-9099 / 3882-9120 or portfolio@fiocruz.br