Micro-tattooing forceps with disposable hypodermic needle.

Individual identification is essential for the maintenance of health/study records and the management of colonies of laboratory animals. This instrument is in compliance with regulatory agencies and research protocol requirements for the care and use of laboratory animals.

Advantages • Permanent mark which is easily readable on pigmented or albino animals
• Humane
• Rapid and easy to apply
• Almost infinite ID numbers
• Sterile and disposable hypodermic needles prevent the spread of potentially infectious disease
• Inexpensive

Instructions:
• Choose the needle
• Fill the ink tank
• Immobilization
• Squeeze the instrument
• Identification with the grid location

The needle is re-inked when it enters the ink tank on the other side.

Discomfort of the animal is minimal and equivalent to a quick injection with a very fine needle.

Complete kit includes 1 Aramis micro-tattoo instrument, 1 oz. of Ketchum Green Tattoo Paste, 1 aluminium planchette, plastic holding case, and 2 practice hypodermic needles.