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Value-Added Features of Molecular Imaging Products' (MIP)
Inhalant Anesthesia Systems

MIP’s product lines offer extraordinary value, safety, elegance, and attention to detail. And here’s our promise: we won’t sell you a Mercedes if you need a Volkswagen. And we won’t sell you a Volkswagen if you’re ready for that Mercedes.

Want the nuts and bolts? When you buy our inhalant anesthesia systems, you’ll get these value-added features:

  1. Each MIP Anesthesia System uses Stainless Steel Fasteners instead of ferrous metal fasteners.  This feature prevents unsightly corrosion of the fittings when harsh disinfectants are used to decontaminate the devices.  Not only is this an aesthetic issue, but will ensure years and years of trouble free service.
  1. Our brackets are made of Aircraft Grade 6061 Aluminum. These brackets are either black anodized or black powder coated to prevent discoloration. 
  1. Each inhalant anesthesia device uses Thick Walled Silicone Conductive Tubing.  Silicone is much more resistant to oxidation and chemical degradation from the inhalant anesthetics.
  1. Each inhalant anesthesia device has a single piece Delrin® Common Outlet. This feature allows the operator to quickly and easily switch from one appliance to another.
  1. Our Dual Diverter Valve Manifold  virtually eliminates the confusion of other dual diverter systems.  Not only are the stopcocks easily accessible, but they are color coded with the respective common outlet so there is no guesswork in determining which stopcock controls which appliance. 
  1. Our Mapleson D Non-Rebreathing System is designed to eliminate the mechanical dead space when using appropriate carrier gas flowrates.  The coaxial system affords fresh gas to flow directly towards the subject, and exhaled gases to flow away from the subject.  Also, we manufacture 4 different sized face masks which attach to the Mapleson D for use with various species. Each mask comes with extra sturdy 12 mil latex diaphragm material.
  1. Our Universal Rodent Nosecone is ideal for use with mice and small rats.  It features the same 12 mil diaphragm material
  1. Our Face Masks are designed with latex diaphragms which can be custom cut to precisely fit the anatomy of the subject.  Instead of using a typical “X” or “+” in the diaphragm, it is much safer for the subject and the operator to have a circular hole and a snugly fitting diaphragm. This precludes the waste anesthetic gases from escaping around the animal’s muzzle into the workspace.  It also ensures the proper flow of exhaled gases to the exhaust system.  And, with a snugly conforming diaphragm, the animal can be manipulated without fear of its anatomy falling out of the mask.  Extra diaphragm material comes with each face mask; and it is available as a separate component. 
  1.  Our PosiSeal and PosiVac  Induction Chambers have silicone seals and will not leak under normal conditions.  They can hold up to 15cm H2O pressure.  This keeps the gases within the chamber instead of the workspace.  We still recommend the use of Induction Chambers in a fume hood to definitively manage the waste anesthetic gases.  If no fume hood is available, and vacuum is, the vacuum can be used to draw out the anesthetic gases from the chamber before it is opened.  The chambers are molded from Lexan ® and are highly resistant to impact—unlike the acrylic type induction chambers.
  1. Our ProStation Workstation utilizes cutting edge technology:
    1. It is autoclavable, can be put through a cage washer, and is non-reactive to commonly used disinfectants.
    2. The quick disconnects for the Warm Water Therapy System are installed directly on the ProStation.
    3. The non-rebreathing system can be attached directly to the ProStation via Stainless Steel Clips. 
    4. There is a Dual Waste Anesthetic Gas Management System
    5. The edges of the ProStation have built-in tie-down fixtures so that the animal can be properly positioned for the proceedure.
  1. We can fabricate unique products with your special needs in mind.   We can be very resourceful and creative in addressing those issues related to your specific applications.
  1. For features related to Inhalant Anesthesia Systems with Rebreathing capabilities:
    1. Our flush has a 50 lpm Safety Restrictor.
    2. Our enclosed 19mm OD Pressure Relief Valve (Pop-Off Valve) has less than 1 cm water resistance in the fully open position.  This safety feature helps prevent overinflation of the rebreathing bag and subsequent potential damage to the animal’s lungs.
    3. Our Rebreathing Head is machined from solid CPVC.  It will not break, bend, dent, crack nor corrode.
    4. Our Rebreathing Heads have a built in manometer to measure pressure in cmH2O (the standard in the veterinary community) when ventilation of the animal is desired.
  1. In addition, we incorporates elegant features not found on other manufacturer’s inhalant anesthesia systems such as:
    1. Built-in tray for mounting patient monitoring devices and other instrumentation (on Standard Compact Anesthesia Machine).
    2. Built-in hose hook for arranging rebreathing hoses and non-rebreathing systems (on Standard Compact and Compact Convertible Anesthesia Machines).
    3. Built-in syringe holder for endotracheal tube cuff inflation.
    4. Stable H-shaped base that will not tip over like most spider leg bases.

All our manufactured goods and services (except rubber items) are guaranteed for 5 years, parts and labor. In addition, you receive a 1-year exchange program for any item you purchase but with which you are not completely satisfied.
 

Jim Houts, President & Founder

Jim Houts, President and FounderHi, and thank you for your interest in our products and services. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to work with you.

In over 40 years of service to the veterinary community, I have had the privilege of learning from and assisting investigators from such prestigious institutions as Standford University, Johnson and Johnson, GE Global Research, University of Michigan, Genetech, UCSF, Amgen, The Scripps Research Institute, California Institute of Tchnology, Oregon Health Sciences University, University of Washington, UCLA, USC, Tufts University, and many other teaching institutions and research facilities the world over.

After graduation from California State University Long Beach in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology, I served as a manufacturer's representative, distributor sales representative, and founder of four manufacturing/sales/service organizations: Omni Medical Equipment Inc. (currently called VetEquip, Inc.), Summit Medical Equipment Company, Inc. (now called Molecular Imaging Products Company), Summit Anesthesia Support, an Anesthesia Systems Services Organization, and OmniMed, Inc., a consulting firm.

Through invitation, I have given my "Anesthesia--It's a Gas!" presentation to hundreds of private practice and research institutions; and at prestigious events such as Stanford University in 2005-2007, International AMI in 2006 and the SNM Conference in 2009. In addition, I have conducted multiple Anesthia workshops at the annual AALAS National Meetings from 2003-2009. My presentation includes the mechanical properties, capabilities, and limitations of inhalant anesthesia systems for animals. I share my working knowledge of oxygen and ancillary carrier gas systems, waste gas evacuation systems, and OSHA considerations. The "Anesthesia--It's a Gas!" presentation has recently been apporved by "RACE" for up to 4 hours of CE credits for attendees. In 1999, I was honored with the Industry Representative award by the  Oregon Veterinary Medical Association.

Our goal is to provide you with honest, accurate information with respect to options available to you; and ensure that our premiere products and value added services guarantee your complete satisfaction. We are extremely resourceful in custom designing inhalant anesthesia systems to fit your specific needs. You have our pledge that we will do our best to help determine your needs--without any sales pressure or obligation. We look forward to having the opportunity to be of service to you.

Best Regards,

Jim Houts, President
  

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