Tail vein catheters for rats and mice can be easily inserted into the tail vein of a restrained rodent- no surgery needed! The size allows for quick, mistake free access to the tail vein and once inserted, the flexibility keeps vessel trauma to a minimum. Unlike sharp, stiff needles the catheter moves freely up the vein to ensure your dose goes into the bloodstream, not into the surrounding tissue or back out through the insertion site. It bends naturally with the tail, reducing injury and allowing for continuous infusion or repeated bolus dosing with less chance of ‘losing’ the tail. Models available for MRI, PET and CT applications. Use our as an alternative when performing blood collection. Prices listed are per catheter, with a minimum quantity of 5. Fewer catheters may be purchased, however additional charges may apply..
Catheter Features:
- Optional wire stylet to help with placement
- Insertion needle included to aid in placing the catheter
- Access needle or luer included. For additional needles see .
- Very small diameter tubing at tip
- Tip markings help measure optimal depth
- PU and PE catheters
- Non-metallic options available for imaging applications
Catheter Benefits:
- Easy to place without surgery. for the instructions.
- Best for infusion/dosing. For blood collection, try the
- Reduce the risk of tail injury vs needle dosing
- Ensure intravenous, and not subcutaneous, dosing
- Increase the number of successful tail vein infusions
- Animal Size: All Mice and Rats
Prices listed are per catheter, with a minimum quantity of 5.
Fewer catheters may be purchased, however additional charges may apply.
Catheter examples pictured above are for illustrative purposes only, and may not show the actual catheter purchased.
Catheters with Stylet
| Part # | Tip O.D. | Total Length | Catheter Access | Material |
| MTV-01 | 1 F | 28cm | 25g blunt | PU |
| MTV-PE1 | 1 F | 28cm | 26g blunt | PE |
| MTV-02S | 1 F | 61cm | 25g blunt | PU |
| MTV-PE2 | 1 F | 61cm | 26g blunt | PE |
| MTV-BMS1 | 1 F | 14cm | 25g blunt | PU |
| MTV-33 | 1 F | 28cm | Plastic Female Luer | PU |
Catheters without Stylet
| Part # | Tip O.D. | Total Length | Catheter Access | Material |
| MTV-02 | 1 F | 61 cm | 25g blunt | PU |
| MTV-03 | 1 F | 90 cm | 25g blunt | PU |
| MTV-05 | 1 F | 162 cm | 25g blunt | PU |
| MTV-11 | 32 ga | 28 cm | 25g blunt | PU |
| MTV-39 | 1F | 90cm | Plastic Female Luer | PU |
