Epidural anesthesia needle EpiSpin SAFETY

Tuohysafetyatraumatic

Product overview
The EpiSpin SAFETY needles come with a fixation device, which stabilises the Sprotte needle for the injection of anaesthetic while reducing the risk of needle displacement. Due to the atraumatic needle tip design of the Sprotte needle, EpiSpin SAFETY offers smooth spinal puncture while minimising needle tip damage through the back-eye opening on the distal end of the Tuohy needle.

Features & Advantages

• Fixation Device: Easily fixate the Sprotte needle in desired position. Allows for 360° rotation of the Sprotte needle for optimal needle eye positioning.
• Back-Eye Opening: Additional distal opening in the Tuohy tip geometry for optimal positioning of the Sprotte needle. No bending of spinal needle over Tuohy tip to minimise the chance of needle tip damage. Designed only for Sprotte needle to pass, not the Epidural catheter. Spinal puncture needle extends maximum 14mm.
• Atraumatic Tip Design: Ogive-shaped tip reduces risk of post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) and rounded edges of the lateral eye minimise trauma to the dura mater. Consistent tactile feedback.
• Magnifying Hub: Clear, magnifying needle hub allows for easy visualization of blood or CSF and easier detection of CSF flashback.
• Outlet Marking: Marking on the Sprotte needle shaft indicates the exit of the needle tip through the back-eye opening and simplifies positioning of the Sprotte needle.
• Precision-Ground Metal Stylet: Flush ends of metal stylet and needle reduce the risk of tissue displacement and increase needle stability.

Matching products

• EpiSpin SAFETY Sets (pack contents and configurations available as EpiSpin SAFETY Sets).

Ordering info (selected pack configuration)
Item description: 18G x 90mm (3 1/2") Tuohy Needle with Backeye / 20G x 90mm (3 1/2") EpiLong Catheter with Closed Tip and Three Lateral Openings / 27G Sprotte Needle / Clamping Adapter / Filter 0.2µm / LOR 10ml
LUER Item no.: 0021451-30
Purchase Unit: 10

Studies / References

• Cesarini, M. et al. Sprotte needle for intrathecal anaesthesia for Caesarean section: incidence of postdural puncture headache. Anaesthesia 1990; 45: 646-658.

Specifications / Technical data

• Denomination: EpiSpin SAFETY
• Components (example set): 18G x 90mm Tuohy Needle with Backeye; 20G x 90mm EpiLong Catheter (closed tip, three lateral openings); 27G Sprotte spinal needle; clamping adapter; 0.2 µm filter; LOR 10 ml
• Spinal needle extension through back-eye opening: maximum 14 mm
• Sprotte needle tip: ogive-shaped, atraumatic
• Fixation device: allows 360° rotation and stable fixation of the Sprotte needle
• Needle hub: clear/magnifying hub for visualization of CSF/blood
• Metal stylet: precision-ground, flush ends to reduce tissue displacement
• Packaging / example item no.: 0021451-30 (purchase unit: 10)