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Development of a safe individually ventilated cage system

  • SA Xia ,
  • SA Qi-Liang
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  • Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory & Shanghai Medical College Fudan University, Shanghai 200032

Received date: 2024-06-17

  Online published: 2025-04-09

Abstract

To enhance the efficiency and safety of laboratory animal management in medical and life science research, this study have developed a novel individually ventilated cage (IVC) system that integrates remote locking and position detection functions. As life science research advances, the demand for experimental animals increases, posing challenges for traditional IVC systems due to issues like cage misplacement from improper handling. The new IVC system, integrated with software, employs clear lighting cues and system alarms to effectively differentiate cage statuses in complex operational contexts, providing instant feedback and significantly reducing the likelihood of mishandling. Its reservation management and locking capabilities prevent mishaps when multiple groups share the IVC system, further boosting efficiency and safety in laboratory management. This IVC system with remote locking and position detection functions not only increases the accuracy of operations, but also provides a higher level of safety and reliability for laboratory animal management. It offers important support for medical and life science research and the management of biosafety laboratories.

Cite this article

SA Xia , SA Qi-Liang . Development of a safe individually ventilated cage system[J]. Journal of Microbes and Infections, 2024 , 19(5) : 300 -304 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-6184.2024.05.005

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