Cath-Loc HGS: Heparin/Glycerol Catheter Lock Solution. The antithrombic characteristics of heparin plus the viscous nature of glycerol is combined in a solution to promote and extend the patency of vascular catheters. Proven as the solution of choice in studies in catheterized animals, Cath-Loc HGS solution acts as a non-toxic anticoagulant lock solution for indwelling catheters. This formulation is the most widely used as a pre-clinical catheter lock. Y.S. Luo, et. al. AALAS 2000 Comparison of Catheter Lock Solutions in Rats. Not for human use - animal research use only