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22g X 6" Short Bevel Needle and 18g x 3.5" Introducer, 18362
$418.95
- Medex SKU:
- AVA-18362
- Packing Info:
- 1/Each
- Usually Ships:
- 7 - 10 Business Days
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Description
The Avanos 18362 (formerly Halyard/Kimberly-Clark) is a Double Needle Spinal Set. This specialized kit is designed for procedures requiring deep access to the spinal canal, particularly in patients with a larger body habitus where standard needle lengths are insufficient.
The set utilizes a "needle-through-needle" technique, featuring a long, thin spinal needle and a shorter, thicker introducer for stability and guidance.
Key Components
Primary Spinal Needle: A 22 Gauge x 6 inch (152 mm) needle with a Short Bevel (Chiba-style) tip.
The 6-inch length provides the reach necessary for deep spinal targets.
The short bevel tip is designed to provide high tactile sensitivity, allowing the clinician to feel the distinct "pop" as the needle passes through the ligamentum flavum and dura.
Introducer Needle: A 18 Gauge x 3.5 inch (90 mm) needle guide with a Metal Hub.
The introducer is inserted first to penetrate the tough outer ligaments and provide a rigid track.
The 22G spinal needle is then passed through the 18G introducer, preventing the long, thin 22G needle from bending or deviating during its path to the subarachnoid space.
Technical Specifications
Model Number: 18362
Spinal Needle: 22 G x 6 inch (Short Bevel, Plastic Hub)
Introducer Needle: 18 G x 3.5 inch (Metal Hub)
Sterility: Sterile, Single-Use
Packaging: Sold in cases of 25 units.
Color Code: Black (Standard for 22 Gauge)
Primary Uses
Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture: Used to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in obese patients or those with challenging anatomy where standard 3.5-inch needles cannot reach the spinal canal.
Myelography: Employed to inject contrast media into the spinal canal for specialized imaging of the spinal cord and nerve roots.
Deep Spinal Anesthesia: Facilitates the delivery of anesthetic agents in patients whose spinal canal is deeper than 9-10 cm.
Pressure Monitoring: Used to measure opening pressure of the CSF during diagnostic taps.