Description
Pack contents:
Tuohy Needles
- Optimised tip profile to maximise the all-important feel during insertion
- Internal stylets help minimise tissue coring during insertion
- Optional snap on wings allow flexibility in use
- Depth of needle insertion is easily determined by 10 mm graduations
- Extra length and paediatric sizes available
Epidural ‘Loss of Resistance’ Device
- Designed with low and consistent frictional movement of the plunger to provide excellent sensitivity for
epidural space detection
- Graduated barrel indicates degree of plunger advancement
- Suitable for use with both air and saline techniques with standard Luer slip connection to epidural needles
Epidural Catheter
- Manufactured from a clear polyether block amide for optimum clarity, strength and kink resistance
- Available in various gauges with achoice of distal tip eye geometry
- Smooth tip forming to help minimisetrauma during insertion
- Standard 1 cm catheter markings tofacilitate accurate catheter positioning
- Confirmed patency and consistent flow rates achieved through 100% flow testing after manufacture
- Distal tip mark to aid visual confirmation of complete catheter on removal
- Paediatric catheters available in18G or 19G with option of closer helically placed eyes for even
distribution of drugs, helping to reduce the likelihood of multicompartmental spread of local anaesthetic
- All adult catheters are supplied with the EpiFuse® Catheter Connector
EpiFuse® Catheter Connector LockIt Plus® Regional Anaesthesia Catheter Fixation Device
- Accepts catheters that fit through16G, 17G, and 18G epidural needles
- One hand activation for ease-of-use
- Tamper resistant
- Definitive closure click
- Yellow body for easy identification as an epidural catheter
- Flat profile for increased patient comfort
Epidural Flat Filter
- The 0.2 μm hydrophilic supported membrane allows two-way filtration and the ability to test aspirate
- Male and female Luer lock connections for maximum security
- Flat profile for patient comfort
- Transparent to allow visual monitoring of filtration and low priming volume
- Suitable for 96 hours period of use