CE&ISO Medical Combined Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia Kit 18G

CE&ISO Medical Combined Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia Kit 18G

Product Overview & Intended Use

The CE&ISO Medical Combined Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia Kit 18G is a premium, sterile medical consumable engineered for regional nerve blocks. Utilizing advanced "needle-through-needle" technology, this comprehensive kit bridges the gap between the rapid onset of spinal anesthesia and the extended management capabilities of epidural block.

Target Applications & Population:

• Obstetrics & Gynecology: Ideal for labor analgesia (childbirth) and Caesarean sections.

• Lower Limb & Abdominal Surgeries: Extensively used in orthopedic lower limb replacements, urological interventions, and general subdiaphragmatic surgical procedures.

Core Advantages

• Dual-Action Control: The 18G Tuohy needle serves as a perfect conduit for secondary spinal needles, allowing fast surgical blocking while retaining continuous postoperative infusion channels.

• Atraumatic Design: Configured with an ultra-fine Pencil Point spinal needle that parts rather than cuts dural fibers, significantly minimizing the incidence of Post-Dural Puncture Headache (PDPH).

• Global Compliance Standards: Certified strictly under international CE and ISO 13485 medical quality regulations, subjected to standardized Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization.

Technical Specifications Table

Material Science: Nylon vs. PEBAX/PU Catheters

The clinical performance of the epidural block depends heavily on the chosen polymer compound:

• Standard Nylon: Offers higher structural rigidity and excellent tensile strength, which facilitates easy advancement. However, it stays relatively rigid post-insertion, presenting a slightly higher tracking risk for vascular punctures.

• Advanced PEBAX / Polyurethane (PU): Features thermo-responsive softening properties. Once deployed within the human body, the material responds to core body temperature by softening slightly. This flexibility ensures excellent anti-kinking performance and delivers an exceptionally high safety profile against nerve and vessel trauma (Atraumatic Soft Tip).

Short FAQ

• Q: What does the "18G" size signify in this kit?

  • A: 18 Gauge refers to the outer diameter of the primary Tuohy needle (approx. 1.2mm). It represents the clinical gold standard, giving practitioners optimal physical control while ensuring smooth clearance for a standard 20G epidural catheter.

• Q: How does this specific kit decrease post-operative side effects?

  • A: By incorporating a pencil-point spinal needle tip, the micro- puncture separates dural fibers longitudinal to their orientation instead of cutting them. This micro-closure mitigates cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage, dramatically accelerating patient recovery time.