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SomnoSuite® Low-Flow Anesthesia System

Starting at $5,523Valued at $10,845
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SomnoSuite is Kent Scientific's innovative low-flow anesthesia delivery system designed specifically for mice and rats. Unlike traditional vaporizers, the SomnoSuite is engineered with a precision syringe pump and integrated digital vaporizer which uses either room air or compressed gas to deliver anesthesia at low flow rates proportionate to the animal's size. Using less anesthesia not only benefits the animal during procedures, but significantly reduces the risk of exposure to lab personnel from waste anesthesia gas.

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Features & Benefits

SomnoSuite® Videos

See why the SomnoSuite low-flow anesthesia is safer for you and your animals, offering higher precision over traditional systems.
See a detailed demonstration of how to set up and operate the SomnoSuite low-flow anesthesia system, which provides both automated and manually adjustable options for precise airflow and anesthesia delivery based on animal body weight.
The SomnoSuite smart low-flow anesthesia system can deliver isoflurane using ambient air or compressed oxygen, increasing the flexibility of your setup. See how to set your SomnoSuite to use ambient air or compressed gas.
The SomnoSuite is electronically calibrated, so no annual calibration or re-certification is required. This low-flow electronic vaporizer maintains accurate anesthesia delivery with solid state electronics, hardware, and software, rather than passive vaporization and moving mechanical parts.

All Systems Include

  • Integrated touch-screen display
  • Internal memory for data storage
  • Mini-USB for data output
  • Anti-spill, anti-vapor bottle top adapter
  • Two accessory adapter 
  • WAG canister and holder
  • 1-Year 100% Parts & Labor Standard Warranty
  • Premium Warranty Available

All SomnoSuite® base systems include the following modules:

Low-Flow Anesthesia System SomnoSuite®
Flow Rate 0 to 1 L/min
Two Modes Vaporizer: Internal Pump or Compressed Air
Max. Pusher Force Greater than 36 kg
Carriage Position Detection +/- 0.2 mm
Anesthetics Isoflurane and Sevoflurane
Multi-Animal Capability Yes
Temperature Monitoring & Homeothermic Control Module RightTemp®
Resistance 2252 ohm
Tolerance +/– 0.2° C
Accuracy 25°C to 45°C
Operating Temp. –40°C to 80° C
Sensor Diameter Ball Tip Diameter: 1.65 mm max
Shaft: 1.5 mm
Time Constant 10.0 seconds
Dissipation Constant 0.75 m/W (° C)
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Extend Your SomnoSuite®'s Capabilities with the Following Add-On Modules

Start with the modules you need now and add on later. All modules are sold separately.

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Automatic Ventilator Module RoVent®
Control Modes Volume Controlled, Pressure Controlled
I:E Ratio 1:1 to 1:5
Sigh Pressure 2 to 30 cmH20
Respiratory Rate Range 20 to 350 bpm
Max Inspiratory Flow 1.5 SLPM
Weight Range 3g to 1,250g
Multi-Animal Capability* Yes
*Our clinical department will be pleased to review your study protocol to confirm that our product will meet your specific study requirements.
Pulse Oximeter and Rat & Mouse Heart Rate Monitor Module MouseSTAT®
Heart Rate Up to 900 bpm
Resolution 1%
SpO2 Range 70 to 100%
Alarms 5, Programmable
Data Export Yes
SpO2 Sensors Soft Touch Paw Sensors (standard)
Large Animal Clip Sensors
Pup Sensors
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End-Tidal CO2 Monitor Module CapnoScan®
Transducer Type Sidestream Sensor
Sample Rate 50 mL/min. +/- 10mL/min.
Initialization Time < 15 seconds
Measurement Range 0 to 16%, 0 to 120 mmHg
Rise Time < 60 ms
Resolution
0.1 mmHg 0 to 69 mmHg
0.25 mmHg 70 to 150 mmHg
Accuracy 0 to 150 mmHg, ±2 mmHg
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How Much Could You Save?

Calculate your savings using a
SomnoSuite® Digital Vaporizer vs. Traditional Vaporizer:

SomnoSuite Traditional Vaporizer
Enter your hours of use/year here:
SomnoSuite could save you $16,120/year
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Calculation Based on:
  • Flow rate of 0.2 L/min for SomnoSuite & 2 L/min for Traditional
  • Iso Concentration of 2%
  • Annual calibration cost of $200 – $300* for Traditional.
  • Average cost of a typical 250 mL bottle size of Iso is $35:
    Volume x $35 x 4 = $Cost/year
  • Compressed gas fees vary from academia to pharma. Most tanks are rented with fees for tank fill/replacement averaging ~ $1,000/year.
  • Calculations are based upon a specific customer request, and can be adjusted to other specific uses.

With the RoVent Automatic Ventilator add-on module, the vaporized anesthetic is delivered directly to the animal along the inspiratory line coming from the ventilator. This close proximity of the vaporized gas to the animal’s lungs allows you to use far less anesthetic than traditional vaporizers, which require hook-up on the back side of the ventilator.

black laboratory mouse receiving isoflurane anesthesia
Rodent facemasks and nosecones are
available for all systems in many sizes

Uses Less Anesthetic Gas

The SomnoSuite is specifically designed to be used with mice and rats. It is pre-calibrated for use with both isoflurane and sevoflurane. Typical “human-sized” vaporizers on the market today waste more anesthetic gas than you would actually use in a given procedure. Using the SomnoSuite during a typical 30-minute procedure at a gas concentration of 2.5% isoflurane results in using less than .3 mL of isoflurane! It is capable of anesthetizing up to 2 mice simultaneously. The internal pump allows you to use room air or you may hook it directly to a compressed gas source. If you need to anesthetize more than two mice or multiple

Syringe Selection

For optimum precision, response and consistency of anesthetic delivery, we recommend using the 5mL syringe size for mice and the 10mL syringe size for rats. Because mice require very low flow rates for anesthetic maintenance, very little liquid anesthetic is needed. A larger syringe at the same flow rate will cause the syringe driver mechanism to run more slowly, causing pulsatile flow of anesthetic. For example, for a 30g animal with a calculated maintenance flow of 36mL/min set at 1.5% isoflurane, the syringe pump moves approximately 4 pulses per second with a 5mL syringe, and 2 pulses per second with a 10mL syringe. Although the animal’s response time to changes in anesthetic tends to occur over a few minutes, a more pulsatile anesthetic flow rate may in some cases introduce variables related to anesthetic maintenance.

Syringes

rat on facemask

Warranty Information

SomnoSuite® with RightTemp® US & Canada

 Standard No Charge Extended $750 Premium $1,850
Coverage Period 1 Year Additional 2 Years Additional 2 Years
Controller Check Check Check
Loaner Equipment (for use under warranty repairs) Check $450/Week Check $450/Week Check Unlimited
Loaner Equipment — Shipping (for use under warranty repairs) None None Check Next Day
Onsite Installation & Training None None Check Training
Expedited Repairs None None Check 24 Hours

SomnoSuite® with RightTemp® and MouseSTAT® US & Canada

 Standard No Charge Extended $995 Premium $1,995
Coverage Period 1 Year Additional 2 Years Additional 2 Years
Controller Check Check Check
Loaner Equipment (for use under warranty repairs) Check $450/Week Check $450/Week Check Unlimited
Loaner Equipment — Shipping (for use under warranty repairs) None None Check Next Day
Onsite Installation & Training None None Check Training
Expedited Repairs None None Check 24 Hours

SomnoSuite® with RightTemp®, MouseSTAT®, and RoVent® US & Canada

 Standard No Charge Extended $1,150 Premium $2,250
Coverage Period 1 Year Additional 2 Years Additional 2 Years
Controller Check Check Check
Loaner Equipment (for use under warranty repairs) Check $450/Week Check $450/Week Check Unlimited
Loaner Equipment — Shipping (for use under warranty repairs) None None Check Next Day
Onsite Installation & Training None None Check Training
Expedited Repairs None None Check 24 Hours
Note:
  • Damage or failures that result from abuse, negligence, or misuse are not covered under warranty.
  • Expedited repair time starts the business day after product is received and ends when shipped to customer.
  • Customer is responsible to inform Kent Scientific when making a warranty claim.
  • Extended warranties purchased after the original system sale are subject to approval. It may be necessary to have the controller returned for inspection before the purchase of the extended warranty.

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Low-Flow Anesthesia System SomnoSuite®
Temperature Monitoring & Homeothermic Control Module RightTemp®
INCLUDED Valued at $1,000
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Related Products

Induction chambers, anesthesia masks, anesthesia starter kits, and syringes sold separately. If using the SomnoSuite with a compressed oxygen gas source, regulate the pressure to between 5 and 15 psi.

SomnoSuite® Starter Kit for Rats SomnoSuite® Starter Kit for Rats SOMNO-RATKIT Add to Cart SomnoSuite® Starter Kits SomnoSuite® Starter Kits SOMNO-MSEKIT Add to Cart
2-Accessory Connector – 2-Accessory Connector for all existing SomnoSuite systems with serial #s that do not end in "-B" $49 Add
2-Accessory Connector – 2-Accessory Connector for all new and existing SomnoSuite systems with serial #s ending in "-B" $49 Add
2-Accessory Connector – 2-Accessory Connector for SomnoFlo systems $49 Add
3-Accessory Connector – 3 Accessory Connector for use with SomnoSuite® $60 Add
3-Accessory Connector – 3 Accessory Connector for use with SomnoFlo™ $60 Add
AC Adapters and Power Cords – AC Adapter 12VD (100-240) $45 Add
AC Adapters and Power Cords – AC Adapter 18V (100-240) for CODA HT $50 Add
AC Adapters and Power Cords – United States 110V power cord, NEMA 5-15 $20 Add
Activated Charcoal Absorption Filters – 8 Pack Charcoal Absorption Filter $121 Add
Activated Charcoal Absorption Filters – Holder for Activated Charcoal Absorption Filter $38 Add
Analog Output Cable – Analog Output Cable $38 Add
Anesthesia Masks/Breathing Circuits – X-Small (For Weanling Mice) $181 Add
Anesthesia Masks/Breathing Circuits – Small (For Rodents Up to 150 g) $192 Add
Anesthesia Masks/Breathing Circuits – Medium (For Rodents 150 to 200 g) $197 Add
Anesthesia Masks/Breathing Circuits – Large (For Rodents 200 to 350 g) $203 Add
Anesthesia Masks/Breathing Circuits – X-Large (For Rodents 350 g+) $214 Add
Anti-Spill, Anti-Vapor Bottle Top Adapter – For Isoflurane $262 Add
Anti-Spill, Anti-Vapor Bottle Top Adapter – For Sevoflurane $262 Add
External Powerbank – External Powerbank $447 Add
Glass Syringe, 10 mL – 10 mL Glass Syringe $313 Add
Glass Syringe, 10 mL – 2-Pack: 10 mL Glass Syringes (Primary & Back-Up) $555 Add
Glass Syringe, 2 mL – 2 mL Glass Syringe $313 Add
Glass Syringe, 2 mL – 2-Pack: 2 mL Glass Syringes (Primary & Back-Up) $555 Add
Glass Syringe, 5 mL – 5 mL Glass Syringe $313 Add
Glass Syringe, 5 mL – 2-Pack: 5 mL Glass Syringes (Primary & Back-Up) $555 Add
Low-Cost Chambers – 0.47L $115 Add
Low-Cost Chambers – 1.0L $115 Add
Low-Cost Chambers – 2.0L $115 Add
Low-Cost Chambers – 3.0L $115 Add
Low-Profile Anesthesia Masks – Small (for animals under 100 g) $108 Add
Low-Profile Anesthesia Masks – Medium ( for rats up to 100 g) $108 Add
Low-Profile Anesthesia Masks – Large (for rats up to 300 g) $108 Add
Low-Profile Anesthesia Masks – Extra Large (for animals over 300 g) $108 Add
Mobile Cart for Laboratory Equipment, Large – Mobile Cart for Laboratory Equipment, Large $428 Add
Mobile Cart for Laboratory Equipment, Large – Cylinder bracket for D & E size cylinders (hardware not included) $155 Add
Mobile Cart for Laboratory Equipment, Small – Mobile Cart for Laboratory Equipment, Small $378 Add
Mobile Cart for Laboratory Equipment, Small – Cylinder bracket for D & E size cylinders (hardware not included) $155 Add
Preset Pressure Reducer – Preset Pressure Reducer for low-flow electronic vaporizers $552 Add
Sliding Top Chambers – 0.5L $218 Add
Sliding Top Chambers – 1.25L $225 Add
Sliding Top Chambers – 3.0L $251 Add
Sliding Top Chambers – 5.4L $361 Add
SomnoPath® Flow Diverter – SomnoPath® Flow Diverter with tubing and connections for use with SomnoSuite and SomnoFlo $959 Add
SomnoPath® Flow Diverter – SomnoPath® Flow Diverter with tubing and connections for use with VetFlo $959 Add
SomnoSuite® Starter Kit for Rats – SomnoSuite® Starter Kit for Rats $790 Add
SomnoSuite® Starter Kits – SomnoSuite® Starter Kit for Mice $681 Add
SomnoSuite® Starter Kits – SomnoSuite® Starter Kit for Rats $790 Add
Stamped Ear Tags – 500 Stamped ear tags, numbers 1 to 500 $75 Add
Stamped Ear Tags – 500 Stamped ear tags, numbers 501 to 1,000 $75 Add
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Reviews

  • Sarah Schlink, DVM,DACLAM - University of Missouri Columbia, MO

    We have a few somnosuites as well as somnoflos, they are great!

  • Jaedan Chapa - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, Texas

    The Somnosuite was vital for conducting research for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, where two of our NIH funded grant projects required anesthesia and ventilatory assistance. The Somnosuite provided a vital tool for both stereotaxic and cardiovascular surgery.

  • Julie Hargis, RVT - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH


    We currently use the somnosuite and love it!

  • Elizabeth Dempsey,Ph.D - Northwestern University Evanston, IL

    I use a SomnoSuite/RightTemp system purchased from Kent in May of this year – it’s been awesome! Before that, I was renting a Traditional Isolflurane Vaporizer system from our institution’s animal facility, and using a very bulky circulating water heating pad, so we’ve been very happy with the new unit.

  • Sean McGrail - Scientific Laboratory Manager, University of Florida Gainesville, FL

    We bought a SomnoSuite from you guys 10 month ago and we are loving it.

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