What are the Humaneway™ Rodent Restraint Devices?

The Humaneway™ Rodent Restraint Devices are precision-engineered restrainers designed for smooth, low-stress handling of laboratory mice and rats. Featuring a distinctive bell-shaped entrance, these devices allow animals to enter naturally without injury, reducing handler-induced stress and supporting the 3Rs principles of Refinement in animal research.

Available in six sizes — three for mice and three for rats — the restrainers are fully autoclavable and designed for repeated use. They are ideal for tail vein injections, blood collection, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, and other tail-access procedures. The restrainers also serve as an essential companion to the Humaneway™ Tail Vein Simulators for realistic training workflows.

Key Features

• Bell-Shaped Entrance: Innovative funnel design allows smooth, stress-free animal entry and prevents injuries during restraint.
• Six Sizes Available: Mice restrainers in Φ28 (15–25g), Φ32 (20–40g), and Φ35 (30–50g); rat restrainers in Φ47, Φ64, and Φ70 for a full range of body weights.
• Fully Autoclavable: Designed for sterilization and repeated use in cleanroom and vivarium environments.
• Tail Access Design: Provides unobstructed access to the tail for injections, blood collection, and other procedures.
• Ergonomic Base: Stable base platform keeps the restrainer steady during procedures, improving handler safety and procedural accuracy.
• 3Rs Compliance: Minimizes animal distress through gentle restraint, supporting Refinement of animal handling techniques.