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Instech Plastic Feeding Tubes, 15ga (blue) x 78mm. 50 sterile pouches of 5 (250 tubes)

Supplier: Instech FTP1578
The Instech FTP-15-78 is a 15-gauge disposable polypropylene feeding tube designed for oral gavage in rats weighing 200–300g. This 78 mm (3.1 in) flexible tube features a soft, bulb-shaped elastomer tip (3.0 mm diameter) to minimize the risk of esophageal trauma and accidental tracheal intubation. Its translucent construction allows for clear visualization of compound delivery, making it a preferred animal welfare refinement over rigid metal tubes. Features
- Material: Polypropylene with elastomer tip
- Size: 15ga (blue), 78 mm (3.1 in)
- Dimensions: 1.8mm OD x 1.2mm ID
- Dead Volume: 90 µL
- Quantity: Box of 250 (50 pouches of 5)
- Benefit: Optimized for rats; reduces inflammation risk
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