SPROTTE® Lumbar
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The pioneer of Atraumatic Lumbar Puncture
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SPROTTE® Lumbar
Needles for Atraumatic Lumbar Puncture
Together with PAJUNK®, Prof. Sprotte developed the Sprotte, the first atraumatic needle for Lumbar Puncture. The secret of its success can be found in its unique tip geometry and basic architecture. This design, developed especially for the requirements of dural puncture, allows for an atraumatic puncture of the ligamentary structures and optimises CSF flow while reducing the incidence of post-lumbar puncture headaches (PLPH). Sprotte decreases complications of Lumbar Puncture and increases the safety of application, and the efficiency of diagnostics.
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CLINICAL COMPARISON
OF SPROTTE VS QUINCKE 6
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One risk factor for post-lumbar
puncture headaches is the use
of a Quincke needle 6
Leading technology for
decreasing incidence of
post-lumbar puncture
headaches. 5
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STUDIES CONCLUSION
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CONCLUSION
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are safe to use 1,2,4,5,6,7,8
Require a minimal learning curve 6
Provide reliable results6
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High savings potential by minimising process and treatment costs3, 9
Increase efficiency3
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SPROTTE® Lumbar Overview
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Sprotte® Lumbar Features & Advantages
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Atraumatic Tip Design
- The ogive shaped tip significantly reduces the risk of PDPH and the rounded edges of the lateral eye minimise trauma to the dura mater
- Minimises chance of PDPH3
- Consistent tactile feedback
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Lateral Eye
- Burr-free, rounded atraumatic edges
- Optimised gliding properties
- Minimum chance of tissue coring and carry-over into the subarachnoid space
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Optimal Lateral Eye Size and Placement
- Unobstructed backflow, even if the eye is partially blocked by the arachnoid membrane
- Allows for quicker CSF flashback1
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Precision-Ground Metal Stylet
- Lateral eye closes precisely to minimise chance of tissue coring2
- Polished, rounded tip prevents abrasion on the inner needle tube
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Highest Processing Quality
- High quality stainless steel needle for increased stability
- Smoothly polished and burr-free surface and inner lumen desgined for optimised gliding properties and CSF backflow
- Consistent feel and reliable performance
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Standard Hub
- Designed for rapid detection of even the smallest quantities of CSF
- Reduced inner space
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Magnifying Hub
- Clear, magnifying needle hub allows for easy visualisation of blood or CSF
- Easier detection of CSF flashback
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Colour-Coded Needle Hub with Size Indication
- Easy identification of needle size
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Introducer with Facet Tip
- Diameter and length perfectly matched to each spinal needle size
- Minimal reduction of useable working length of the spinal needle
- Funnel-shaped hub to reduce chance of spinal needle tip damage during insertion
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Portfolio Excellence
- Wide needle range with different diameters and lengths
- Special designs for pediatrics and obese patients
Sprotte Lumbar Ordering Info
Item description | Item no. LUER |
Item no.
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22G x 90mm (3 1/2") | 001151-30C | 25 | |
22G x 120mm (4 3/4") | 031151-30C | 031163-30C | 10 |
21G x 90mm (3 1/2") | 001151-31A | 001163-31A | 25 |
20G x 90mm (3 1/2") | 0001151-31 | 0001163-31 | 25 |
22G x 90mm (3 1/2") with standard hub, NRFit with magnifying hub | 001163-30C | 25 |
Item description | 22G x 90mm (3 1/2") | |
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Item no. LUER | 001151-30C | 25 |
Item no. | 25 | |
Item description | 22G x 120mm (4 3/4") | |
Item no. LUER | 031151-30C | 10 |
Item no. | 031163-30C | 10 |
Item description | 21G x 90mm (3 1/2") | |
Item no. LUER | 001151-31A | 25 |
Item no. | 001163-31A | 25 |
Item description | 20G x 90mm (3 1/2") | |
Item no. LUER | 0001151-31 | 25 |
Item no. | 0001163-31 | 25 |
Item description | 22G x 90mm (3 1/2") with standard hub, NRFit with magnifying hub | |
Item no. LUER | 25 | |
Item no. | 001163-30C | 25 |
Item description | Item no. LUER |
Item no.
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22G x 90mm (3 1/2") with wings | 321151-30C | 321163-30C | 25 |
21G x 90mm (3 1/2") with wings | 321151-31A | 321163-31A | 25 |
20G x 90mm (3 1/2") with wings | 331151-31B | 331163-31B | 25 |
Item description | 22G x 90mm (3 1/2") with wings | |
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Item no. LUER | 321151-30C | 25 |
Item no. | 321163-30C | 25 |
Item description | 21G x 90mm (3 1/2") with wings | |
Item no. LUER | 321151-31A | 25 |
Item no. | 321163-31A | 25 |
Item description | 20G x 90mm (3 1/2") with wings | |
Item no. LUER | 331151-31B | 25 |
Item no. | 331163-31B | 25 |
Item description | Item no. LUER |
Item no.
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22G x 103mm (4") with wings | 341151-30C | 25 | |
22G x 120mm (4 3/4") with wings | 131151-30C | 10 | |
21G x 103mm (4") with wings | 341151-31A | 341163-31A | 25 |
21G x 120mm (4 3/4") with wings | 331151-31A | 331163-31A | 25 |
20G x 120mm (4 3/4") with wings | 321151-31B | 321163-31B | 25 |
20 G x 150mm with wings | 361151-31B | 10 |
Item description | 22G x 103mm (4") with wings | |
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Item no. LUER | 341151-30C | 25 |
Item no. | 25 | |
Item description | 22G x 120mm (4 3/4") with wings | |
Item no. LUER | 131151-30C | 10 |
Item no. | 10 | |
Item description | 21G x 103mm (4") with wings | |
Item no. LUER | 341151-31A | 25 |
Item no. | 341163-31A | 25 |
Item description | 21G x 120mm (4 3/4") with wings | |
Item no. LUER | 331151-31A | 25 |
Item no. | 331163-31A | 25 |
Item description | 20G x 120mm (4 3/4") with wings | |
Item no. LUER | 321151-31B | 25 |
Item no. | 321163-31B | 25 |
Item description | 20 G x 150mm with wings | |
Item no. LUER | 361151-31B | 10 |
Item no. | 10 |
Item description | Item no. LUER |
Item no.
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Ø 1,2 x 30mm (1 1/5") for 20G | 061151-30L | 061163-30L | 25 |
Ø 1.0 x 30mm (1 1/5") for 22G | 001151-30L | 001163-30L | 25 |
Item description | Ø 1,2 x 30mm (1 1/5") for 20G | |
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Item no. LUER | 061151-30L | 25 |
Item no. | 061163-30L | 25 |
Item description | Ø 1.0 x 30mm (1 1/5") for 22G | |
Item no. LUER | 001151-30L | 25 |
Item no. | 001163-30L | 25 |
Studies:
1 Davis, A.; Dobson, R.; Kaninia, S.; Giovannoni, G.; Schmierer, K. (2016): Atraumatic needles for lumbar puncture: why haven't neurologists changed? In Practical neurology 16 (1), pp. 1822. DOI: 10.1136/practneurol-2014-001055.0
2 Engedal, Thorbjørn S.; Ørding, Helle; Vilholm, Ole Jakob (2015): Changing the needle for lumbar punctures: results from a prospective study. In Clinical neurology and neurosurgery 130, pp. 7479. DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2014.12.020.
3 Tung, C. E.; Yuen, T. S.; Lansberg, M. G. (2012): Cost comparison between the atraumatic and cutting lumbar puncture needles. In Neurology 78, pp. 109113.
4 Arevalo-Rodriguez, Ingrid; Muñoz, Luis; Godoy-Casasbuenas, Natalia; Ciapponi, Agustín; Arevalo, Jimmy J.; Boogaard, Sabine; Roqué I Figuls, Marta (2017): Needle gauge and tip designs for preventing post-dural puncture headache (PDPH). In The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 4, CD010807. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010807.pub2.
5 McLaughlin, Colleen A.; Hockenberry, Marilyn J.; Kurtzberg, Joanne; Hueckel, Rémi; Martin, Paul L.; Docherty, Sharron L. (2014): Standardization of health care provider competencies for intrathecal access procedures. In Journal of pediatric oncology nursing: official journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses 31 (6), pp. 304316. DOI: 10.1177/1043454214543019.
6 Nath, Siddharth; Koziarz, Alex; Badhiwala, Jetan H.; Alhazzani, Waleed; Jaeschke, Roman; Sharma, Sunjay et al. (2018): Atraumatic versus conventional lumbar puncture needles: a systematic review and meta-analysis. In The Lancet 391 (10126), pp. 11971204. DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(17)32451-0.
7 Rochwerg, Bram; Almenawer, Saleh A.; Siemieniuk, Reed A. C.; Vandvik, Per Olav; Agoritsas, Thomas; Lytvyn, Lyubov et al. (2018): Atraumatic (pencil-point) versus conventional needles for lumbar puncture: a clinical practice guideline. In BMJ, k1920. DOI: 10.1136/bmj.k1920.
8 Zhang, Yi C.; Chandler, Alexander J.; Kagetsu, Nolan J. (2014): Technical compliance to standard guidelines for lumbar puncture and myelography: survey of academic neuroradiology attendings and fellows. In Academic radiology 21 (5), pp. 612616. DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2014.01.021.
9 Bellamkonda, Venkatesh R.; Wright, Thomas C.; Lohse, Christine M.; Keaveny, Virginia R.; Funk, Eric C.; Olson, Michael D.; Laack, Torrey A. (2017): Effect of spinal needle characteristics on measurement of spinal canal opening pressure. In The American journal of emergency medicine 35 (5), pp. 769772. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2017.01.047.
10 Puolakka, R.; Andersson, L. C.; Rosenberg, H. (2000): Microscopic Analysis of Threee Different Spinal Needle Tips After Experimental Subarachnoid Puncture. In Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 25 (2), pp. 163169.
11 Lavi R., Rowe J.M., Avivi I. Lumbar Puncture. It Is Time to Change the Needle, Eur Neurol, 2010; 64:108113
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