Veinlite R®
Animal Research
In clinical trials, the first attempt success rate was significantly higher when using Veinlite than the Standard of Care (93% vs 72%).
Finding and accessing veins and arteries in mice and rats has never been easier!
Veinlite R is designed to simplify venous and arterial access in mice and rats, ideal for the research market. Veinlite R is leading the way to better intravenous access in Research. It is simple to use, affordable and effective. The included tail adapters make stabilizing and securing the tail during access effortless. Powered by one AAA battery, Veinlite R features a compact form factor. You can switch light color and intensity for imaging veins, arteries, and examination. Attach a lanyard to the cap for easy access anytime.
Kit Includes
- Veinlite R®
- AAA Alkaline battery
- 25 disposable plastic covers
- 4 tail adapters
- Lanyard-ready plastic cap
- Carrying case
Tip: Purchase disposable covers with your Veinlite R®.
93% First-Stick Success Rate
Higher than near-infrared and standard of care (72%) — backed by clinical studies.
Class A Device
Device is HSA registed as a Class A Medical Device
Built-In Vein Stabilization
Gentle pressure anchors the vein in place, prevents rolling, and widens the vessel — acting like a built-in tourniquet.
Works on All Skin Tones
Veinlite performs equally well regardless of skin tone or pigmentation.
Simple to clean
Device can be cleaned with 70% Isopropyl alchohol.
No Training Required
Ready straight out of the box. Apply a plastic cover, turn it on — done in 10 seconds.
Less Pain for Patients
Fewer failed attempts means less anxiety, less tissue damage, and a better overall experience.
Fraction of the Cost
Starting at $860+ vs. $5,000+ for near-infrared alternatives — with no ongoing maintenance costs.
Trusted & Certified
FDA registered since 1999. ISO 13485 certified. CE registered 2025. No compromises on safety or quality.
See Through, Not Just Onto
Veinlite illuminates tissue from below — veins appear as dark lines within the skin. Near-infrared devices only project an image onto the surface, making depth harder to judge and accuracy harder to guarantee.
Veinlite NEO/R® Disposable Plastic Covers
- Single pack contains 50 Veinlite NEO/R® disposable plastic covers.
- 10 pack contains 500 Veinlite NEO/R® disposable plastic covers.
Veinlite NEO/R® disposable plastic covers for single use – 50 per packet – Latex Free.
FAQs
Why is vein visualization important for laboratory animal research?
Tail vein injection is the most common route for IV administration in rodents, but the small vessel caliber makes this technically challenging. Studies show injection failure rates of 8-17% even with experienced technicians. Failed injections lead to interstitial drug extravasation, compromising data validity and requiring subject replacement.
How does Veinlite R improve research data quality?
Research shows extravasated radiotracers, drugs, and biologics can alter experimental outcomes by up to 17% of injected dose remaining in the tail. Veinlite R helps ensure complete intravenous delivery, reducing variability and improving reproducibility—critical for regulatory submissions and publication-quality research.
Can Veinlite R help reduce animal numbers needed for studies?
Yes. When tail vein injections fail, researchers often must exclude those subjects from analysis or repeat experiments. By improving injection success rates, Veinlite R reduces data loss and may allow adequate statistical power with fewer animals—aligning with 3Rs principles (Reduce, Refine, Replace).
Can your team provide a demonstration?
Yes, we can arrange a product demonstration to help your team understand how the product works, its key features, and how it can support vein visualisation during procedures.
Does Veinlite R work on both pigmented and non-pigmented rodent strains?
Critically important—yes. Black mice (C57BL/6, melanotic tumors) and pigmented rats pose significant visualization challenges, yet are among the most commonly used research models. Veinlite R’s transillumination works regardless of skin pigmentation, where anatomical landmarking alone often fails.
How does Veinlite R help less experienced animal handlers?
Technical expertise significantly affects injection success rates. Veinlite R levels the playing field by making veins visible to both novice and experienced handlers, reducing training time and improving consistency across research staff—important for labs with student researchers or high turnover.
Can Veinlite R reduce animal stress during procedures?
Research shows both anesthetized and conscious tail vein injection methods induce “mild” stress (temporary elevation in fecal corticosterone metabolites). By improving first-attempt success, Veinlite R minimizes procedure time and repeated attempts—both sources of animal distress that can confound behavioral or stress-related studies.
Does Veinlite R help with repeated dosing studies?
Very important application. Pharmacokinetic studies, tumor progression models, and longitudinal therapeutic trials require multiple injections in the same animal. Each failed attempt damages vessels and reduces available sites. Veinlite R helps preserve vein integrity across multiple dosing sessions.
How does Veinlite R help prevent extravasation of expensive compounds?
Gene therapy vectors, monoclonal antibodies, radiopharmaceuticals, and novel therapeutics are extremely costly. Extravasation wastes these precious materials and invalidates that subject’s data. Veinlite R’s improved accuracy helps ensure your expensive compounds reach systemic circulation.
Is Veinlite R validated for regulatory studies?
While Veinlite R is a procedural aid rather than an analytical instrument, improved injection success and reduced variability support data quality in GLP studies. Better procedural documentation (successful IV delivery confirmed) strengthens regulatory submissions and reduces requests for study repeats.