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Injectors

Injectors Built for the Tech Doing Implants All Day

Syringe-style tool for techs who prefer a familiar grip, and pistol-grips with ejectors built in for a more ergonomic option.

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Two Options

Syringe vs Pistol-Grip

Syringe-style
Pistol-grip

The USI-1 is a spring-loaded syringe with a Luer Lock cannula. The UPGI-Q and UPGI-QMM are reusable pistol-grips that adjust the ergonomics for higher-volume use.

At a Glance
Syringe Pistol-grip
Actuation Spring-loaded plunger Hand-squeeze
Needle disposal Manual One-Touch Ejector
Needle Luer Lock Compatible Slip Fit
Best for Familiar grip, lower volume High-volume implant sessions
The Benefits

Benefits of the UID Injectors

Two form factors, one goal — a clean, repeatable implant that's easy on the tech and the animal.

  • Ergonomic The pistol grip carries the load on the shoulder and forearm, not the thumb — built for a long implant day.
  • Clean disposal The spent needle assembly ejects straight into a sharps container, hands clear of the bevel — no second instrument.
  • Repeatable Spring-loaded and fixed-geometry actuation fires the same way shot to shot, so technique doesn't drift across a cohort.
  • Reusable The pistol-grip body is reusable across animals and studies — only the needle assembly is replaced between animals.
  • Low-cost The syringe-style USI-1 ships in packs of five and is inexpensive enough to keep on the bench in volume.
  • MiniMax-ready The UPGI-QMM is built around the UC-1283 MiniMax and still accepts the full UID chip line.
  • Familiar The USI-1 holds and triggers like a standard syringe, so staff who already give injections need no retraining.
  • Lower stress A confident, one-motion implant keeps handling short — easier on the animal and the person doing the work.
The Lineup

The Injector Family

  • UC-1283 Disposables

    UC-1283 Disposable

Packaging

UC-1283 Injectors

The UC-1283 can be purchased as a disposable injector or in a typical blister pack used with the UPGI-QMM.

  • Blister pack Sterile cannula in an individual blister, paired with a reusable injector.
  • Disposable Same chip, pre-loaded into a sterile single-use injector. Perfect for high-sterility environments.
How To

4 Simple Steps to RFID

  1. Load

    Load the needles into the injector. Slip fit for pistol-grips or Luer Lock for syringes.

  2. Implant

    Squeeze the handle (or press the plunger) to insert the chip subcutaneously.

  3. Eject

    Pull the ejector tab or unscrew the Luer Lock.

  4. Repeat

    Repeat the process for the next animal.

Pair It With

The Chips You're Implanting

Common Questions

  • Syringe-style USI-1 or a pistol-grip — how do I choose?

    In general, pick the USI-1 when a tech prefers the feel of a standard syringe or when throughput is low. Pick a pistol-grip for higher volumes and better ergonomics. Either one can work, and sometimes it is just a matter of personal preference.

  • Which injector pairs with which chip?

    All UID chips EXCEPT for the UC-1283 (MiniMax) work with all of our injectors. MiniMax requires the UPGI-QMM pistol-grip if you're buying blister packs.

  • How is the needle assembly handled between animals?

    Needle assemblies are replaced between animals per your IACUC protocol — that's exactly what the ejector tab on the pistol grip is for.

  • We run MiniMax studies — do we need both a UPGI-Q and a UPGI-QMM?

    Not necessarily. The UPGI-QMM accepts everything the UPGI-Q does, so one QMM can cover both MiniMax and standard chips. If MiniMax runs in its own room or rack, keeping both injectors keeps needle inventory simple; if MiniMax is only occasional, one UPGI-QMM covers everything.

  • Do the injectors ship pre-loaded with chips?

    Mostly no. Injectors and chips are ordered separately. The one exception is the UC-1283 MiniMax, which is also sold as a pre-loaded, sterile single-use injector.

Not Sure Which Injector Fits Your Protocol?

Give us a call. We'll look at your chip size, throughput, and grip preference and help you choose the injector and chip combination before you order.

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