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Reusable and disposable containers, accessories, and needles for the safe feeding and dosing of lab animals; available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials.
The Instech FTP‑13‑150‑50 is a sterile 13‑gauge polypropylene feeding tube designed for oral gavage in large rodents and rabbits. It features a flexible translucent tube with a purple polypropylene female luer hub and a soft elastomer tip designed to minimize esophageal trauma and reduce the risk of inadvertent tracheal insertion. FTP‑13‑150‑50 is supplied in 10 sterile pouches of 5 tubes (50 total) for safe, disposable dosing workflows.
Features
Gauge: 13ga (purple hub)
Length: 150 mm
Tube Material: Medical‑grade polypropylene
Tip Material: Soft elastomer, trauma‑reducing
Connection: Female luer
Sterility: EtO‑sterilized
Package Configuration: 50 tubes (10 pouches × 5)
Use Case: Oral gavage for dosing and compound delivery
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The Instech FTP‑15‑100‑50 is a sterile 15‑gauge polypropylene feeding tube designed oral gavage in rats. It features a flexible translucent tube with a blue polypropylene female luer hub and a soft elastomer tip engineered to minimize esophageal trauma and reduce the risk of inadvertent tracheal placement. FTP‑15‑100‑50 is supplied in 10 sterile pouches of 5 tubes (50 total) for safe, disposable dosing workflows.
Features
Gauge: 15ga (blue hub)
Length: 100 mm
Tube Material: Medical‑grade polypropylene
Tip Material: Soft elastomer, trauma‑reducing
Connection: Female luer
Sterility: EtO‑sterilized
Package Configuration: 50 tubes (10 pouches × 5)
Use Case: Rodent oral gavage for dosing and compound delivery
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The Instech FTP‑22‑25‑50 is a sterile 22‑gauge polypropylene feeding tube designed for oral gavage in mice. It features a flexible, transparent tube with a black polypropylene female luer hub and a soft elastomer tip engineered to minimize esophageal trauma and reduce the risk of inadvertent tracheal placement. FTP‑22‑25‑50 is supplied in 10 sterile pouches of 5 tubes (50 total) for safe, disposable dosing workflows.
Features
Gauge: 22ga (black hub)
Length: 25 mm
Tube Material: Medical‑grade polypropylene
Tip Material: Soft elastomer, trauma‑reducing
Connection: Female luer
Sterility: EtO‑sterilized
Package Configuration: 50 tubes (10 pouches × 5)
Use Case: Rodent oral gavage for dosing and compound delivery
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The Instech FTP‑13‑90‑50 is a sterile 13‑gauge polypropylene feeding tube designed for oral gavage in large rodents and rabbits. It features a flexible translucent tube with a purple polypropylene female luer hub and a soft elastomer tip designed to minimize esophageal trauma and reduce the risk of inadvertent tracheal placement. FTP‑13‑90‑50 is supplied in 10 sterile pouches of 5 tubes (50 total) for safe, disposable dosing workflows.
Features
Gauge: 13ga (purple hub)
Length: 90 mm
Tube Material: Medical‑grade polypropylene
Tip Material: Soft elastomer, trauma‑reducing
Connection: Female luer
Sterility: EtO‑sterilized
Package Configuration: 50 tubes (10 pouches × 5)
Use Case: Oral gavage for dosing and compound delivery
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The Instech FTP‑18‑75‑50 is a sterile 18‑gauge polypropylene feeding tube designed oral gavage in rats. It features a flexible translucent tube with a pink polypropylene female luer hub and a soft elastomer tip engineered to minimize esophageal trauma and reduce the risk of inadvertent tracheal placement. FTP‑18‑75‑50 is supplied in 10 sterile pouches of 5 tubes (50 total) for safe, disposable dosing workflows.
Features
Gauge: 18ga (pink hub)
Length: 75 mm
Tube Material: Medical‑grade polypropylene
Tip Material: Soft elastomer, trauma‑reducing
Connection: Female luer
Sterility: EtO‑sterilized
Package Configuration: 50 tubes (10 pouches × 5)
Use Case: Rodent oral gavage for dosing and compound delivery
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Flexible PTFE Disposable Feeding Needle. Plastic (PTFE) animal feeding needles (AFN) allow user to precisely dispense liquid to animal while minimizing the chances of esophageal piercing. sterile, non-toxic, and non-pyrogenic, available in a variety of gauges and lengths. **Sold for research purposes only and not for human use**
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Malleable S/S Disposable Feeding Needle. These needles feature plastic luer hubs and silicone tips and can be easily formed to desired shape. 100 sterile needles per box. **Sold for research purposes only and not for human use**
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The Instech FTPU-16-38 is a 16-gauge polyurethane feeding tube designed for oral gavage in mice. This 3.8 cm (1.5 in) tube features a soft, bulb-shaped tip to prevent tissue trauma and reduce the risk of accidental tracheal entry. Polyurethane offers a superior balance of flexibility and durability, resisting collapses and gnawing more effectively than silicone. This medical-grade, reusable tube is engineered to improve animal welfare and ensure consistent dosing during short-term or chronic laboratory studies.
Features
Material: Polyurethane (PU)
Size: 16-gauge, 3.8 cm (1.5 in)
Tip: Protective bulb
Species: Rat
Quantity: Box of 50
Benefit: Minimizes esophageal trauma
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The Instech FTP-20-34-50 is a 20-gauge polypropylene feeding tube designed for oral gavage in mice. This 3.4 cm (1.3 in) tube features a soft, bulb-shaped tip to minimize the risk of esophageal trauma or accidental tracheal intubation. Polyurethane provides an ideal balance of flexibility for safe insertion and durability against gnawing, outperforming traditional polypropylene or silicone alternatives. This medical-grade, reusable tube is engineered to reduce animal stress and improve safety during repeated dosing protocols in laboratory research.
Features
Material: Polyurethane (PU)
Size: 20-gauge, 3.4 cm (1.3 in)
Tip: Protective bulb
Species: Mouse
Quantity: Box of 50
Benefit: Minimizes risk of perforation and animal distress
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15G 78mm Flexible and Disposable Feeding Needles with a Stainless Steel Bite-Guard for maximum durability. SAI's smooth needle tip and flexible PTFE tubing prevent damage to the esophagus during dosing, while the unique Bite-Guard prevents any biting damage to the needle. These needles are sterile and packed 5/pk, 20 packs/box. Product is for laboratory animal research only.
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