A Complete PIT-Tagging Kit for Fish and Wildlife
FDX-B ISO tags, a 10-shot multi-injector, refillable cartridges, and a handheld reader. Everything you need to tag, scan, and log in the field.
- FDX-B ISO
- 10-shot injector
- Portable reader
One System for Tag-and-Recapture
The kit puts four essential field work tools together in one hard case: FDX-B ISO-compliant tags, a 10-shot multi-injector fed from a refillable cartridge, an empty cartridge for reloading, and a portable reader for scanning recaptures.
- Built for the field — boat decks, hatchery raceways, stream-side sampling stations.
- Ten in sequence — the multi-injector lets one person tag ten animals without reloading between shots.
- The day doesn't stop at ten — one box of 10 cartridges allows you to tag up to 100 animals with minimal reload time.
- Tag compatibility — the UMTI-10 uses 2.1 x 12 mm tags. The smaller 1.4 x 8.5 mm tags require a separate compatible single-tag injector.
Four steps from kit to first recapture read.
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Confirm the tag size
The kit's UMTI-10 uses 2.1 x 12 mm FDX-B PIT tags. If your study requires 1.4 x 8.5 mm tags, use a separate single-tag injector designed for that size.
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Load the multi-injector
Slot a UMTI-CAR cartridge into the UMTI-10 multi-injector. Each cartridge holds ten preloaded tags.
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Tag in the field
Implant subcutaneously or intraperitoneally per your protocol. The pistol-grip injector advances a fresh tag with each shot. Reload from spare cartridges between sites or when the cartridge is spent.
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Scan and log
Use the handheld URH-2 reader to scan recaptures. The reader stores reads locally and exports to your study record — no app, no signal required at the site.
What's Included
Order the kit as a configured bundle, or pick the components that fit your existing field setup.
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Standard PIT TagFDX PIT Tag 2.1 x 12 mm
- ISO 11784/11785
- ICAR Certified
The standard PIT tag at 2.1 x 12 mm for standard sized animals.
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Multi-Tag InjectorUMTI-10 Multi PIT Tag Injector
- 10 per Cartridge
- 2.1 x 12 mm Only
Cartridge-fed injector that places 10 tags in sequence, allowing you to implant several animals before reloading.
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Refill CartridgeEmpty PIT Tag Cartridge
- Up to 10 Tags
- Box of 10
Reusable cartridge for self-loading up to ten 2.1 x 12 mm FDX-B PIT tags into the UMTI-10 Multi PIT Tag Injector.
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Injector NeedlePIT Tag Injector Needle
- Triple-Ground Tip
- Box of 10
Replaceable triple-ground injection needle for the Multi PIT Tag Injector. Box of 10.
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Common questions
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Which tag size should I order with the kit?
Pick the tag size by the species and life stage you'll be tagging. The 1.4 x 8.5 mm tag fits juvenile salmonids and small-bodied species. The 2.1 x 12 mm tag is the standard for larger animals and gives a longer read range. If you're tagging across multiple age classes, order both.
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How many tags can I tag before reloading the injector?
Ten per cartridge. The UMTI-10 multi-injector advances a fresh tag with each shot and holds one cartridge at a time.
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Can I run the kit alongside the agency's existing PIT array or detection system?
Yes. UID PIT tags are ISO 11784/11785 compliant. Animals tagged with this kit will read on PTAGIS-compatible arrays, agency antenna arrays, and other standards-based detection system. The 2.1 x 12 mm tag is the better choice when you expect the animals to be detected on third-party infrastructure — its read range carries farther through water.
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What about retention and welfare considerations?
Tag retention depends on species, life stage, implant site, and injector technique — not on the kit configuration. Published retention rates for FDX-B PIT tags in salmonids exceed 95% beyond 60 days when implanted intraperitoneally by trained personnel. If you'd like protocol guidance for a specific species or life stage before you commit to a tag size, give us a call.
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