Background

• Performs rapid precise screening of analgesic drugs via heat stimulation according to D’Amour & Smith method.
• More than 3,000 citations of our Tail Flick unit in published papers. 
• Market leading device is the most used and validated worldwide.

Easy use, excellent reproducibility

• Works by focusing radiant energy of adjustable intensity on the animal tail (using an embodied parabolic mirror). 
• Operator holds the animal on a comfortable, flat, unobstructed surface. 
• Optional inclined mouse restrained is available to ensure flat tail position on surface (to compensate for mouse tendency to hold tail upwards).
• When the animal flicks its tail in response to the pain, the sensor detects it, stops the timer and switches off the bulb.
• Reaction time (latency) and light intensity data are saved automatically to the unit, USB key (supplied) or “one-touch” export to your PC.
• Features a bright graphical touch screen with intuitive controls for easy use.
• Easy start, convenient foot pedal switch for excellent reproducibility.
• Includes Xpad software.