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6  Release the handle and

remove the red plastic 

clip by pulling it outward.  

TAKE CARE NOT TO CUT 

FINGER ON THE METAL 

CUTTER-IT IS VERY SHARP.

4  After insertion of the TSU

close the retention ring to 

lock the tube.

TSU’s should be stored at room temperature prior to use out of direct sunlight. 

Care should be taken not to expose the unused product to extremes of heat or cold prior to sampling.

HOW TO USE THE ALLFLEX TISSUE APPLICATOR

3  Insert the TSU into 

the tissue applicator 

as shown below. 

5  Squeeze the applicator 

handles together, guiding the 

TSU tip into place if necessary. 

You will feel a “Locking” action 

once properly placed. When 

fully seated the gun bolt will 

rest flush against the white 

metal cutter.

        EQUIPMENT 

NEEDED

To take a tissue sample using the Allflex TSU,

the following tools are needed:

1. An Allflex tissue applicator
2. Allflex tissue sample
 

Animals should be restrained during sampling

 

(For example, by using a head gate).

7  The applicator is now loaded and ready to take a sample. 

All parts are for one use only; do not re-use metal cutters.

A. LOADING THE ALLFLEX

TISSUE APPLICATOR

1  Remove a TSU unit from

the packaging. TSU’s should

be assembled as one piece: 

if they have come apart, 

reassemble.

2  Ensure the tube retainer 

at the base of the applicator 

gun is open. Open the TSU

retention ring.

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