BD Epidural Needle Perisafe™ 3-1/2 Inch Modified Point Type 20 Gauge Tuohy Style

Epidural Needle Perisafe™ 3-1/2 Inch Modified Point Type 20 Gauge Tuohy Style

The Perisafe epidural needle is a sterile 20 gauge Tuohy style needle with a 3-1/2 inch length and modified point type. It fits epidural workflows where clinicians want depth awareness during placement and a design intended to help minimize catheter shearing. A polypropylene hub, calibrated depth markings, and a one-piece plastic stylet support handling during insertion.

Good Fit For

• Epidural procedures requiring a 20 gauge Tuohy style needle
• Clinical settings that want depth markings during needle placement
• Buyers standardizing on sterile epidural needles with a plastic stylet

Key Features

• 20 gauge Tuohy style epidural needle for epidural placement needs
• 3-1/2 inch needle length for buyers selecting this specific size
• Modified point type with a needle heel specially manufactured to minimize catheter shearing
• Calibrated depth markings help support awareness of needle placement depth
• One-piece plastic stylet is fitted to help prevent tissue coring
• Polypropylene straight hub and sterile construction for procedural use

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a sterile epidural needle for procedural setups
• Using calibrated depth markings to monitor insertion depth during placement
• Choosing a modified point epidural needle when catheter shearing reduction is a consideration
• Stocking case quantities for clinical procedure areas

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 2 Inch.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This SKU is a 20 gauge, 3-1/2 inch Tuohy style needle, so buyers should confirm those specifications match their protocol.
• The product uses a straight polypropylene hub rather than another hub style.
• A one-piece plastic stylet is part of the needle design, which may matter for handling preference.

FAQ

• What type of needle is this? This is an epidural needle in a Tuohy style with a modified point type.
• What size is the needle? This epidural needle is 20 gauge and 3-1/2 inch long.
• Does the needle have depth markings? Yes. Calibrated needle depth markings help with awareness of needle placement depth.
• What is the hub and stylet made from? The hub is polypropylene, and the needle includes a one-piece plastic stylet.
• Is this needle sterile? Yes. The needle is sterile.

From Perisafe by BD.