Needles and Introducers

RX Epidural Needle - Coudé®

The patented RX Coudé® Epidural Needle ensures more precise needle tip placement and positioning of epidural catheters. The RX Coudé® can be positioned so that the front bevel forms a flat surface parallel to the ligamentum flavum and the dura, limiting the chance of dural puncture. Once epidural placement is confirmed, the needle can be rotated towards your target site. As with the Epimed R.K.™ Epidural Needle, the RX rear heel is rounded to resist catheter shearing during placement.


Catalog Number(s)

Catalog #:

Length: 3.5" (8.89 cm)
105-1415 (15 GA RW)
105-1416 (16 GA TW)
105-1418 (18 GA TW) for use with the Versa-Kath®

Length: 4.5" (11.43 cm)
105-1515 (15 GA RW)
105-1516 (16 GA TW)
105-1518 (18 GA TW) for use with the Versa-Kath®

Length: 6.0" (15.24 cm)
105-1615 (15 GA TW)
105-1618 (18 GA TW) for use with the Versa-Kath®

Indications

Designed for traditional and transforaminal catheter introduction, the RX Coudé® facilitates a safer and easier passing of the catheter through the neuroforamen. In the caudal approach, the curve helps to avoid hitting the anterior wall of the sacral canal.

14 GA RX Epidural Needle - Coudé®

The patented RX Coudé® Needle is the perfect introducer needle for stimulator lead placement. This needle is dimensionally compatible with trial or implantable electrodes placed through a 14 GA introducer currently available from various manufacturers.* It is ideal for Retrograde Stimulator placement. The RX™ rear heel is rounded to resist lead shearing during placement.

*Compared to competitive 14 GA epidural introducers used for lead placement.


Catalog Number(s)

Catalog #:

Length: 4" (10.15 cm)
105-1314 (14 GA TW)

Length: 6" (15.2 cm)
105-1614 (14 GA TW)

Indications

A significantly safer alternative to standard epidural needles, the R.K.™ is ideal for introducing catheters 19 GA or smaller. Using correct technique, the R.K.™ drastically reduces complications related to catheter shearing.

RX™ Epidural Needle - Straight

The patented RX™ Epidural Needle ensures more precise needle tip placement and positioning of epidural catheters. The bevel opening at distal tip is shorter than a standard Touhy Needle. As with the Epimed R.K.™ Epidural Needle, the RX rear heel is rounded to resist catheter shearing during placement.


Catalog Number(s)

Catalog #:

Length: 3.5" (8.89 cm)
106-1415 (15 GA RW)
106-1416 (16 GA TW)
106-1418 (18 GA TW) for use with the Versa-Kath®

Length: 4.5" (11.43 cm)
106-1515 (15 GA RW)
106-1516 (16 GA TW)
106-1518 (18 GA TW) for use with the Versa-Kath®

Length: 6.0" (15.24 cm)
106-1615 (15 GA RW)
106-1618 (18 GA TW) for use with the Versa-Kath®

Indications

A significantly safer alternative to standard epidural needles, the new RX™ Epidural Needle is ideal for catheter placement because it drastically reduces complications related to catheter shearing.

R.K.™ Epidural Needles

Developed by Epimed, the R.K.™ Epidural Needle is a modified Tuohy Epidural Needle with an opened and dulled bevel to allow safer catheter passage. A large triangle is printed on the hub in the direction of the bevel to assist in correct placement.


Catalog Number(s)

Catalog #:

Length: 3.5" (8.89 cm)
100-1415 (15 GA TW)
100-1416 (16 GA TW)

Length: 4.5" (11.43 cm)
100-1515 (15 GA TW)
100-1516 (16 GA TW)

Length: 7.0" (17.78 cm)
100-1715 (15 GA TW)
100-1716 (16 GA TW)

Indications

A significantly safer alternative to standard epidural needles, the R.K.™ is ideal for introducing catheters 19 GA or smaller. Using correct technique, the R.K.™ drastically reduces complications related to catheter shearing.

Flexible Introducer Cannula - FIC

The Flexible Introducer Cannula (SCA) is a 3.5" radiopaque low friction(fluoropolymer) sheath over a 17 GA Tuohy needle. The Introducer cannula is shear resistant providing fault free catheter access and manipulation into the Epidural space.


Catalog Number(s)

Catalog #:
135-1735

Size: 17 GA x 3.5"

Packaged with a 17 GA Tuohy needle for use as an obturator.

Indications

Used anywhere in the spine, the SCA Introducer Needle completely eliminates any chances of shearing the catheter. To be used with 19 GA, 20 GA, and 21 GA catheters.

Blunt Nerve Block Needles - Coudé

A Coudé (curved) version of the Blunt Nerve Block Needle that has a 15° bend in the cannula approximately one centimeter from the distal end allowing for precise tip placement even with difficult to reach target areas.


Catalog Number(s)

Catalog #:

Length: 3.0" (7.62 cm)
117-2230 (22 GA RW)**

Length: 4.5" (11.43 cm)
117-2045 (20 GA TW)*
117-2245 (22 GA RW)**

Length: 6.0" (15.24 cm)
117-2060 (20 GA TW)*
117-2260 (22GA RW)**

Length: 8.0" (20.32 cm)
117-2080 (20 GA)*

*20 GA is packaged with the Blunt Access Cannula (BAC)

**22 GA does not include the Blunt Access Cannula (BAC)

Indications

The blunt tip enhances tactile feedback as the needle tip passes through various tissue planes. Side port allows drug to be distributed laterally around the needle tip and directly target nerve. Blunt tip is designed to deflect rather than transfix neural structures and blood vessels.

Blunt Nerve Block Needle - Micro Coudé

The 25 GA Blunt Nerve Block Needle with a Coudé tip (i.e. curved tip) is the smallest directable blunt needle on the market.


Catalog Number(s)

Catalog #:

Length: 3.5" (8.89 cm)
117-2535 (25 GA)

Indications

The blunt tip enhances tactile feedback as the needle tip passes through various tissue planes. Blunt tip is designed to deflect rather than transfix neural structures and blood vessels. The curved cannula aids in guiding the needle tip to enable site specific injections. Side port allows drug to be distributed laterally around the needle tip and directly target nerve.

Blunt Nerve Block Needles - Straight

Single source for speciality nerve block needles for Interventional Pain Management. Designed for atraumatic access for nerve blocks: sleeve blocks, deep muscle blocks, hypogastric blocks, paravertebral blocks, joint blocks, facets, selective nerve root, lumbar sympathetic, celiac plexus.


Catalog Number(s)

Catalog #'s:

Length: 3.0" (7.62 cm)
116-2230 (22 GA RW)

Length: 4.5" (11.43 cm)
116-2045 (20 GA TW)
116-2245 (22 GA RW)

Length: 6.0" (15.24 cm)
116-2060 (20 GA TW)
116-2260 (22 GA RW)

Length: 8.0" (10.32 cm)
116-2080 (20 GA TW)

*20 GA is available with the 17 GA x 3" A bevel Introducer

**22 GA does not include the A bevel Introducer

Indications

The blunt tip enhances tactile feedback as the needle tip passes through various tissue planes. Side port allows drug to be distributed laterally around the needle tip and directly target nerve. Blunt tip is designed to deflect rather than transfix neural structures and blood vessels.

Blunt Nerve Block Needle - Micro Size

The 25 GA Blunt Nerve Block Needle is the smallest blunt needle on the market.


Catalog Number(s)

Catalog #:

Length: 2.5" (6.35 cm)
116-2525 (25 GA)

Length: 3.5" (8.89 cm)
116-2535 (25 GA)

Indications

The blunt tip enhances tactile feedback as the needle tip passes through various tissue planes. Side port allows drug to be distributed laterally around the needle tip and directly target nerve. Blunt tip is designed to deflect rather than transfix neural structures and blood vessels.

Tuohy Epidural Needles

Rounded bevel with cutting edges and sharp point. Stylet is fitted to the needle and the slot in the hub is in the direction of the bevel.


Catalog Number(s)

Catalog #'s:

Length: 3.5" (8.89 cm)
125-1635T (16 GA)
125-1735T (17 GA)
125-1835T (18 GA)
125-2035T (20 GA)
125-2235T (22 GA)

Length: 4.5" (11.43 cm)
125-1845T (18 GA)
125-2045T (20 GA)

Length: 6.0" (15.24 cm)
125-1860T (18 GA)
125-2060T (20 GA)

Indications

Standard needle for single shot epidural steriod injections.

Quincke Spinal Needles

Standard Spinal Needle with a Luer-Lok connector and a sharp point with a medium length cutting bevel. Available in 22 GA, 24 GA, 25 GA, 3.5" and 4.5" versions.


Catalog Number(s)

Catalog #'s:

Length: 3.5" (8.89 cm)
130-2235 (22 GA)
130-2435 (24 GA)
130-2535 (25 GA)

Length: 4.5" (11.43 cm)
130-2245 (22 GA)
130-2445 (24 GA)
130-2545 (25 GA)

Indications

Generally used for Nerve Blocks in pain management, the Quincke needle has a diamond-shaped sharp tip that cuts through tissue with ease. Great caution should be applied when nearing nerves, veins, or organs.

Chiba Nerve Block Needles

Between the sharp Quincke and the blunt needles, the Chiba shares some of the benefits of both. The B-bevel tip is sharp enough to penetrate the skin, yet reduces the risk of neural or venous damage. 6" and 8" lengths are packaged with a short introducer to increase stability and reduce chance of infection.


Catalog Number(s)

Catalog #:

Length 2.5" (6.35 cm)
115-2225 (22 GA)

Length: 3.5" (8.89 cm)
115-2235 (22 GA)

Length: 6.0" (15.24 cm)
115-2260* (22 GA)

Length: 8.0" (20.32 cm)
115-2280* (22 GA)

*w/Introducer

Indications

Typical nerve block targets, i.e. nerve sleeve, sympathetc chain, celiac plexus, facet, etc. Shorter Chibas are excellent for cervical application, longer ones for the lumbar spine, S1 joint and also for discograms.

STEALTH™ Nerve Block Needle

The STEALTH™ Nerve Block Needle features a diamond point tip for minimal tissue trauma and a Coudé® cannula for enhanced directability. The winged handle design allows a shallow approach during needle insertion. The integral 6 inch microbore extension tubing prevents inadvertant needle movement during injection and removes the physicians hands from the x-ray beam.


Catalog Number(s)

Catalog #:

123-2215
Cannula Length: 1.5" (3.8cm)
Cannula Gauge: 22 GA
Tubing Length: 6" (15cm)

Indications

Nerve block procedures. Sub-Occipital injections.

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Day Needle

A Bullet-Tip Coudé Needle with a side infusion port located inside the curve. This non-cutting, non-coring tip is ideal for manipulating the needle with minimal damage to tissues.


Catalog Number(s)

Length: 6.0" (15.24 cm)
122-2060 (20 GA TW)

Length: 8.0" (20.32 cm)
122-2080 20 (GA TW)

Indications