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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-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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Reusable Metal Hub with luer lock fitting - Smooth stainless steel ball tip and stainless steel tubing - Can be used as perfusion needle - Packed individually - Sold unsterile - please sterilize before 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-15-100 is a 15-gauge disposable polypropylene feeding tube designed for oral gavage in rats. This 100 mm (4 in) flexible tube features a soft, bulb-shaped elastomer tip to minimize the risk of esophageal trauma and accidental tracheal intubation. Its translucent, medical-grade construction allows for clear visualization of compound delivery while eliminating cross-contamination risks. Features
Material: Polypropylene with elastomer tip
Size: 15ga (blue), 100 mm (4 in)
Species: Rat
Quantity: Box of 250 (50 pouches of 5)
Benefit: Animal welfare refinement over rigid metal
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The Instech FTP‑20‑30 is a sterile 20‑gauge polypropylene feeding tube designed for oral gavage in mice. It features a flexible translucent tube with a yellow polypropylene female luer hub and a soft elastomer tip engineered to minimize esophageal trauma and reduce the risk of inadvertent tracheal placement. FTP‑20‑30 is supplied in 50 sterile pouches of 5 tubes (250 total) for high‑volume dosing workflows.
Features
Gauge: 20ga (yellow hub) Length: 30 mm Tube Material: Medical‑grade polypropylene Tip Material: Soft elastomer, trauma‑reducing Connection: Female luer Sterility: EtO-sterilized Package Configuration: 250 tubes (50 pouches × 5) Use Case: Rodent oral gavage for dosing and compound delivery
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The Instech FTPU-13-88-50 is a 13-gauge polyurethane feeding tube designed for oral gavage in large rats or small rabbits. This 8.8 cm (3.5 in) tube features a soft, bulb-shaped tip to minimize the risk of esophageal trauma or accidental tracheal intubation. Polyurethane provides durability against gnawing while remaining flexible for safe insertion into the stomach. This reusable, medical-grade tube reduces animal stress and improves safety during repeated dosing protocols in laboratory settings.
Features
Material: Polyurethane (PU)
Size: 13-gauge, 8.8 cm (3.5 in)
Tip: Protective bulb
Species: Large Rat / Small Rabbit
Quantity: Pack of 50
Design: Flexible and gnaw-resistant
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The Instech FTP‑18‑30‑50 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 reduce esophageal trauma and minimize the risk of tracheal insertion. FTP‑18‑30‑50 is supplied in 10 sterile pouches of 5 tubes (50 total) for safe, disposable dosing workflows.
Features
Gauge: 18ga (pink hub)
Length: 30 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 translucent 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‑18‑38‑50 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‑18‑38‑50 is supplied in 10 sterile pouches of 5 tubes (50 total) for safe, disposable dosing workflows.
Features
Gauge: 18ga (pink hub)
Length: 38 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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