Anesthesia catheter E-Cath® II

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Overview
The E-Cath® II / E-Cath® II Plus system, developed with Dr Ban Tsui, simplifies the Catheter‑Over‑Needle (CON) technique to a reproducible single‑operator workflow. It is intended for peripheral nerve block procedures where intermittent or continuous postoperative analgesia is required. The system integrates catheter design and SonoPlex® needle features to support ultrasound-guided placement and secure infusion.

Quite Easy: CON Technique in Three Steps

• 1. Place the indwelling catheter over the SonoPlex® E-Cath II needle.
• 2. Remove the needle.
• 3. Advance and secure the E-Cath® II (or E-Cath® II Plus) catheter for infusion.

Key Features & Advantages (E-Cath II / E-Cath II Plus)

• Bayonet Lock: Positive audible and tactile click to verify engagement between indwelling catheter and E-Cath® catheter.
• Self Priming System: Proximal opening enables anesthetic flow between catheter layers during injection, improving echogenicity on ultrasound.
• Two Catheter Layers: Combined lumen architecture enhances kink resistance and positional stability.
• Integrated Injection Tube: Permanently fixed injection line reduces leakage risk and enables direct administration.
• Integrated Stainless Steel Reinforcement (E-Cath II Plus): Proximal steel wire facilitates placement and handling for the Plus variant.
• Sealed Puncture Site (CON): Indwelling catheter diameter exceeds puncture needle diameter to maintain tissue tension after needle removal, lowering leakage and dislodgement risk (E-Cath II).
• Distal & Proximal Outlets (E-Cath II): Distal plus proximal openings support continuous flow and 360° anesthetic distribution even if one outlet is occluded.
• Closed Tip with Three Lateral Openings (E-Cath II Plus): Designed to achieve uniform circumferential spread of local anesthetic.

SonoPlex® Needle Features & Advantages

• Cornerstone Reflectors: 360° graduations on the first 20 mm of the needle in two sections enhance ultrasound visibility of shaft and tip, especially at steep angles.
• NanoLine Coating: Ultra-thin polymer in inner and outer lumens; stimulation occurs only via the non-insulated needle tip.
• Depth Markings: Solid black markings support visualization of insertion depth during placement.

Ordering Information (selected items)
Item description | LUER Item no. | NRFit® Item no. | Purchase Unit
Indwelling catheter 18G x 80mm (3 1/4") | 311285-40E | 311265-40E | 10
Indwelling catheter 18G x 50mm (2") | 301285-40E | 301265-40E | 10
Indwelling catheter 18G x 100mm (4") | 361285-40E | | 10
Indwelling catheter 18G x 130mm (5 2/5") | 351285-40E | | 10
Indwelling catheter 18G x 150mm (6") | 371285-40E | | 10

E-Cath II Plus (selected items)
Item description | LUER Item no. | NRFit® Item no. | Purchase Unit
Indwelling catheter 18G x 50mm (2") combined (working length 65mm) | | 301165-41E | 10
Indwelling catheter 18G x 50mm (2") combined (working length 65mm) | 301285-41E | | 10
Indwelling catheter 18G x 80mm (3 1/4") combined (working length 95mm) | 311285-41E | 311165-41E | 10
Indwelling catheter 18G x 100mm (4") combined (working length 115mm) | 361285-41E | | 10

Notes
NRFit® connectors are available on specific variants. Not all configurations are registered or available in every country. Indications for use and availability may vary by region.

Technical specifications

• Needle: SonoPlex® E-Cath II needle with Cornerstone reflectors and Facet S tip (21G referenced).
• Catheter: E-Cath® II and E-Cath® II Plus catheters (20G E-Cath catheter referenced); E-Cath® II Plus includes proximal stainless steel reinforcement.
• Technique: Catheter‑over‑Needle (CON) simplified to a three-step procedure.
• Outlets: E-Cath® II = distal opening + proximal opening; E-Cath® II Plus = closed tip with three lateral openings + proximal opening.
• Locking: Bayonet Lock with audible/tactile click to verify engagement.
• Injection: Integrated injection tube fixed to E-Cath® catheter; self‑priming system enhances echogenicity.
• Markers & coatings: Cornerstone reflectors (ultrasound visibility), NanoLine coating (insulation characteristics), solid black depth markings.
• Packing: Typical purchase unit = 10 (varies by item number).