E-Cath® II &
E-Cath® II Plus

Continuous Nerve Blocks as Simple
as a Single Shot Technique
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E-Cath® II & E-Cath® II Plus

Continuous Nerve Blocks as Simple as a Single Shot Technique

The E-Cath/ E-Cath Plus system was developed in collaboration with Dr Ban Tsui. It makes the Catheter Over Needle (CON) technique as simple as a single shot technique. The CON technique can offer increased added value, especially for the training of young anesthetists and for hospitals that do not work with continuous nerve blocks on a daily basis.

The new E-Cath II / E-Cath II Plus combines the best of clinical experience and the latest technical expertise.

Quite Simple: CON Technique in Three Steps

1. Placing the indwelling catheter using the SonoPlex needle

2. Removing the needle

3. Placing the E-Cath using an indwelling catheter

Improved ultrasound visibility of the needle shaft, needle tip, indwelling catheter and E-Cath.

E-Cath II /E-Cath II Plus Overview

E-Cath II /E-Cath II Plus Features & Advantages

Self-Priming System

As a result of the proximal opening, anesthetic flows between the outer wall of the E-Cath and the inner wall of the indwelling catheter during injection:

  • This minimizes artifacts and improves ultrasound visibility.
Bayonet Lock

Ensures a secure connection between the indwelling catheter and the puncture needle and E-Cath:

  • The puncture needle is ready for use as it is already preassembled in the set.
  • Engagement can be verified by audible and tactile “click” feedback.
  • It enables one-handed and ergonomic use of the E-Cath.
Two Catheter Layers

Together with the indwelling catheter, the E-Cath forms a stable and safe double lumen:

  • This significantly supports the kink resistance of the E-Cath.
  • Designed to contribute to a uniform flow of the anesthetic.
Integrated Injection Tube

This is permanently secured on the E-Cath and needle hub:

  • Injection takes place directly and safely via the injection tube, no additional handling required.
  • Reduces the risk of leakage.
Sealed Puncture Site

The puncture site is sealed by the indwelling catheter as it has a larger outer diameter than the puncture needle:

  • After removal of the puncture needle, the tension in the tissue is maintained.
  • The risk of leakage2 and dislocation3 is reduced.
Integrated Stainless Steel Reinforcement

The E-Cath II Plus has an integrated stainless steel reinforcement at the proximal end:

  • It is designed to facilitate placement of the E-Cath.
Distal Opening
(E-Cath II)

with additional outlet at the end of the indwelling catheter:

  • Enables continuous flow of the anesthetic, even if the distal opening is blocked.
  • This improves 360° distribution of the anesthetic.
Closed Tip, Three Proximal Openings
(E-Cath II Plus)

with additional outlet at the end of the indwelling catheter:

  • This optimizes the 360° distribution of the anesthetic.

SonoPlex® Features & Advantages

Self-Priming System

Anesthetic flows through the distal opening between the two cornerstone segments and forms a fluid layer between the outer wall of the needle and the indwelling catheter:

  • Echogenic properties of the needle shaft are enhanced.
Echogenic Needle Tip

Facet tip S with two inclination angles:

  • Designed to improve needle tip visibility under ultrasound.
Cornerstone Reflectors

360° graduations on the first 20 mm of the needle in two sections:

  • Optimized ultrasound visibility of the needle shaft1.
  • Reliable and optimized needle echogenicity at higher insertion angles.
NanoLine Coating

Ultra-thin polymer layer in the inner and outer lumen:

  • Increased stimulation precision only through the non-insulated needle tip.
Depth Graduations
  • Easy to read and identify

E-Cath II & E-Cath II Plus Ordering Info

E-Cath II
Item description Indwelling catheter18G x 50mm (2") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 52mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 20G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | Filter0,2µm | FixoLong
Item no. LUER 301185-40E10
Item no. 301165-40E10
Item description Indwelling catheter18G x 80mm (3 1/5") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 82mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 20G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | FixoCath
Item no. LUER 311285-40E10
Item no. 311265-40E10
Item description Indwelling catheter18G x 50mm (2") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 52mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 20G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | FixoCath
Item no. LUER 301285-40E10
Item no. 301265-40E10
Item description Indwelling catheter18G x 80mm (3 1/5") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 82mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 20G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | Filter0,2µm | FixoLong
Item no. LUER 311185-40E10
Item no. 311165-40E10
Item description Indwelling catheter18G x 100mm (4") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 102mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 20G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | Filter0,2µm | FixoLong
Item no. LUER 361185-40E10
Item no. 10
Item description Indwelling catheter18G x 100mm (4") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 102mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 20G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | FixoCath
Item no. LUER 361285-40E10
Item no. 10
Item description Indwelling catheter18G x 130mm (5 1/5") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 132mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 20G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | Filter0.2mm | FixoLong
Item no. LUER 351185-40E10
Item no. 10
Item description Indwelling catheter18G x 130mm (5 1/5") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 132mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 20G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | FixoCath
Item no. LUER 351285-40E10
Item no. 10
Item description Indwelling catheter18G x 150mm (6") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 152mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 20G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | FixoCath
Item no. LUER 371285-40E10
Item no. 10
E-Cath II Plus
Item description Indwelling catheter 18G x 50mm (2") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 65mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 20G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G with stainless steel reinforcement at proximal end, protruding 15 mm from indwelling catheter | Filter0,2µm | FixoLong
Item no. LUER 301185-41E10
Item no. 301165-41E10
Item description Indwelling catheter 18G x 50mm (2") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 65mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 20G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G with stainless steel reinforcement at proximal end, protruding 15 mm from indwelling catheter | FixoCath
Item no. LUER 301285-41E10
Item no. 10
Item description Indwelling catheter 18G x 80mm (3 1/5") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 95mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 20G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G with stainless steel reinforcement at proximal end, protruding 15 mm from indwelling catheter | Filter0.2mm | FixoLong
Item no. LUER 311185-41E10
Item no. 311165-41E10
Item description Indwelling catheter 18G x 80mm (3 1/5") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 95mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 20G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G with stainless steel reinforcement at proximal end, protruding 15 mm from indwelling catheter | FixoCath
Item no. LUER 311285-41E10
Item no. 10
Item description Indwelling catheter 18G x 100mm (4") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 115mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 20G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G with stainless steel reinforcement at proximal end, protruding 15 mm from indwelling catheter | FixoCath
Item no. LUER 361285-41E10
Item no. 10
Downloads
E-Cath II E-Cath II Plus Brochure
E-Cath-II_E-Cath-II-Plus_Brochure_English.pdf
Regional Anaesthesia Catalogue
Regional-Anaesthesia_Product-Catalogue_English.pdf

Studies:

1 Fuzier R. et al. (2015). The echogenicity of nerve blockade needles, Anesth., 70: 462–466.
2 Ip, V. H. Y. et al. (2021). How I Do It: Technical report on surgically-initiated
rectus sheath catheter using catheter-over-needle assembly. The Canadian Journal of Urology, 28 (5): 10871–10873.
3 Ip V. H. Y. et al. (2013). The catheter-over-needle assembly offers greater stability and less leakage compared to the traditional counterpart
in continuous interscalene nerve blocks: a randomized, patient-blinded study. Can. J. Anesth., 60: 1272–1273.

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