These PTFE feeding needles are designed to reduce the risk of trauma and bite-through, providing a safe, low cost, disposable, solution for oral gavage. SAI’s affordable feeding tubes boast distinct features, including a soft silicone tip, a smooth plastic PTFE shaft and an optional, bite-resistant, stainless steel bite-guard for maximum durability when oral dosing. Need help finding the right needle? Check out our guide. Please use the online order form or contact us with any questions.
- Provided sterile, 100/box with 5/package
- Affordable and Durable
- A bulb-shaped silicone tip minimizes trauma, prevents tracheal dosing, and eliminates dosing-related perforations of the esophagus
- Plastic construction is compatible with most vehicles and compounds
- Disposable needles eliminate the risk of carry-over
- Optional 1cm stainless steel bite-guard near the hub to prevent damage from the animal’s incisors during oral dosing (order part numbers with “M” for the optional bite-guard).
- For help selecting the right needle, check out our Feeding Needle Selection Guide.
FEEDING NEEDLE OPTIONS
| Part # | Length | Silicone Tip | Dead Vol. | Bite Guard | Gauge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FN20-30 | 30 mm | 1.9 mm | 56ul | No | 20 |
| FN20-38 | 38 mm | 1.9 mm | 57.6ul | No | 20 |
| FN20-38M | 38 mm | 1.9 mm | 57.6ul | Yes | 20 |
| FN18-38M | 38 mm | 2.0 mm | 64.4ul | Yes | 18 |
| FN18-38 | 38 mm | 2.0 mm | 64.4ul | No | 18 |
| FN18-50M | 50 mm | 2.0 mm | 69ul | Yes | 18 |
| Part # | Length | Silicone Tip | Dead Vol. | Bite Guard | Gauge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FN17-52M | 52 mm | 2.4 mm | 103ul | Yes | 17 |
| FN17-52 | 52 mm | 2.4 mm | 103ul | No | 17 |
| FN17-85M | 85 mm | 2.4 mm | 136.7ul | Yes | 17 |
| FN17-85 | 85 mm | 2.4 mm | 136.7ul | No | 17 |
| FN15-78M | 78mm | 2.8mm | 136.6ul | Yes | 15 |
| FN15-78 | 78mm | 2.8mm | 136.6ul | No | 15 |
| FN15-100M | 100 mm | 2.8 mm | 161ul | Yes | 15 |
