Scintica & Indus Instruments Launch Rodent Surgical Monitor oX Model Redefining Precision in Rodent Surgery

[July, 2025]

London, Ontario Canada – Scintica is proud to announce the launch of the Rodent Surgical Monitor oX (RSM oX), a next-generation platform engineered to elevate surgical monitoring and thermal regulation during rodent procedures. Designed with built-in oxygen saturation (SpO₂) monitoring and a full suite of vital signs, the RSM oX Model is Scintica’s most advanced and versatile solution to date for supporting preclinical surgical research. 

Backed by Scientific Expertise: Dr. Anilkumar K. Reddy 

The development of the RSM oX Model is influenced and validated by the contributions of leading scientists, including Anilkumar K. Reddy, PhD, Principal Scientist at Indus Instruments. With over two decades as a faculty member at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Reddy has pioneered the use of non-invasive technologies including rodent surgical monitoring and pulsed Doppler flow velocity to study cardiovascular disease progression in rodent models. 

“Dr. Reddy’s work has significantly shaped how researchers approach cardiovascular phenotyping in small animals. His commitment to developing and refining tools that improve the detection of diseases such as myocardial infarction, arterial stiffness, and hypertension has guided the evolution of monitoring systems like the RSM oX,” said a spokesperson at Scintica” 

At Indus Instruments, Dr. Reddy continues to advance the field through the design of custom sensors and instrumentation that enable precise cardiovascular assessment in mice and rats. His ongoing collaborations with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, UT McGovern Medical School, and Houston Methodist Research Institute underscore the relevance and reliability of the technology behind the RSM oX. 

“The quick display of pulse plethysmograph waveforms and stable SpO2 numbers requires minimal adjustment (compared with the clip pulse oximeter sensor) thus making it advantageous in high throughput phenotyping studies. The consistent placement of the same paw site on the sensor results in reproducible and reliable data in longitudinal studies, a requirement of NIH Scientific Rigor & Reproducibility.” Anilkumar K. Reddy, Ph.D., Principal Scientist 

“The novel optrode design of the RSMoX (patent pending) with optical sensors built within the ECG electrodes permits simultaneous recording of ECG signals and pulse plethysmography and avoids the need for external plethysmography clips. Taping the paws to the optodes is all that is required to monitor vital signs.” Sridhar Madala, Ph.D., RSMoX R&D Manager 

“Our goal with the Rodent Surgical Monitor is to simplify some of the complexity that researchers face with their surgical procedures. Offering real-time, reliable physiological monitoring allows every lab the ability to elevate surgical consistency, reproducibility, and provide high-quality results while also prioritizing the welfare of the animal.”  Megan T. Lewno, M.S.  Preclinical Applications Specialist 

Elevating Animal Welfare and Data Quality 

The RSM oX offers research teams a reliable, compact, and easy-to-use system that meets the increasing demand for detailed physiological monitoring and IACUC-compliant practices. By integrating real-time SpO₂ monitoring, the system gives researchers more control over surgical conditions and improves animal care during procedures. 

 Key Features of the RSM oX Model: 

• Integrated SpO₂ Monitoring: The RSM oX includes a novel feature (“patent pending”) which is pulse oximeter sensor integrated into one of the ECG electrodes on the platform for quick, stable, reliable, and continuous SpO2 monitoring. A secondary clip sensor is also available for simultaneous SpO2 monitoring at a second site. 

• Advanced Vital Sign Monitoring: Real-time tracking of ECG, heart rate, respiration rate, and core body temperature provides a complete picture of animal health and stability during surgery.  

• Wi-Fi Connected Wireless Display: A sleek, high-resolution tablet interface communicates wirelessly with the system, giving researchers full control and visibility without cluttering the surgical workspace. 

• Space-Saving Heated Platform: The redesigned, slimmer ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) platform provides efficient thermoregulation while saving valuable bench space in any surgical suite. 

• Data Recording & Export: Researchers can capture screenshots, record data with option of inserting time-stamped annotations, and export the recorded and/or processed data in CSV or ADI LabChart formats. 

• Analog Signals Availability:  The waveform data can be sent out during live monitoring via the analog output channels for acquisition by external systems such as LabChart. 

Availability:

The RSM oX Model is now available worldwide through Scintica’s regional team.