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Tuohy Epidural Needle, Lumbar, 17G x 3.5"
$291.95
- Medex SKU:
- AVA-183A06
- Packing Info:
- 26 BX
- Usually Ships:
- 7 - 10 Business Days
Description
Technical Specifications
Part Number: 183A06
Gauge: 17G
Length: 3.5 inches (89 mm)
Tip Style: Tuohy (Curved, directional bevel)
Color Code: White / Light Gray (Standardized for 17-gauge)
Graduations: 1 cm depth markings along the shaft
Components: Fitted metal stylet and removable wings
Sterility: Sterile, single-use
Key Features
Directional Tuohy Tip: The curved tip is designed to provide clear tactile feedback as it passes through the ligamentum flavum. Once in the epidural space, the curve helps guide the epidural catheter in the desired direction (upward or downward).
Atraumatic Design: The "short" point length of the Tuohy bevel is engineered to minimize the risk of accidental dural puncture (often called a "wet tap").
Polished Internal Heel: The internal edge of the needle's "eye" is smoothed to prevent catheter shearing, which is a critical safety feature when adjusting or withdrawing a catheter through the needle.
Matched Metal Stylet: A precision-fitted stylet prevents "tissue coring"—the accidental dragging of skin or tissue plugs into the epidural space—and provides the necessary stiffness for accurate needle placement.
Depth Awareness: Clear, calibrated 1 cm markings on the shaft allow the clinician to monitor the exact depth of the needle tip throughout the procedure.
Customizable Grip: Includes removable wings, allowing the practitioner to choose between a winged or non-winged technique based on personal preference or patient anatomy.
Medical Description
The 183A06 is used for lumbar or thoracic epidural access. The 17-gauge size is frequently preferred by clinicians who want a more robust needle that is less likely to deflect during insertion compared to thinner 18G models. It is commonly used in labor and delivery, major surgical anesthesia, and chronic pain management (such as epidural steroid injections).