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Chiba Spinal Needle – 22g X 5", 18354
$160.95
- Medex SKU:
- AVA-18354
- Packing Info:
- 1/Each
- Usually Ships:
- 7 - 10 Business Days
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Description
The Avanos 18354 (formerly Halyard/Kimberly-Clark) is a Chiba-Style Short Bevel Spinal Needle. It is designed for spinal anesthesia and diagnostic procedures, offering a high degree of tactile sensitivity and control during insertion.
Key Features
Short Bevel Tip (Chiba Style): The needle features a 30-degree short bevel tip. This atraumatic design is intended to minimize tissue coring and reduce the risk of puncturing delicate structures like the dura mater too aggressively.
Optimal Gauge & Length: At 22 Gauge and 1.5 inches (38 mm), it is specifically designed for procedures in patients with less soft tissue coverage or for targeting more superficial spinal levels.
Precise Tactile Feedback: The high-quality stainless steel construction and regular wall thickness provide the clinician with distinct feedback as the needle passes through different tissue layers (ligamentum flavum, dura, etc.).
Translucent Plastic Hub: Features a clear hub that allows for immediate visualization of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or blood "flashback," confirming correct placement before medication is administered.
Fitted Metal Stylet: Includes a precisely matched metal stylet that prevents tissue from entering the needle lumen (coring) during the initial insertion phase.
Technical Specifications
Model Number: 18354
Needle Gauge: 22 G
Needle Length: 1.5 inches (38 mm)
Tip Style: Short Bevel (Chiba)
Hub Color: Black (Standard for 22 Gauge)
Sterility: Sterile, Single-Use
Packaging: Sold in cases of 25 units.
Primary Uses
Lumbar Puncture (LP): Used for diagnostic collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in pediatric patients or adults with thin anatomy.
Diagnostic Spinal Injections: Used to deliver small amounts of local anesthetic or contrast media to confirm the source of spinal pain.
Epidural/Spinal Support: Frequently used as an "introducer" needle or for localized anesthesia prior to the insertion of larger-gauge epidural needles.
Peripheral Nerve Blocks: Suitable for superficial nerve blocks where a short, precise 22G needle is required.