Needles for Atraumatic Lumbar Puncture

SPROTTE® Lumbar

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.

SPROTTE® Lumbar Overview

Sprotte® Lumbar Features & Advantages

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
Lateral Eye
  • Burr-free, rounded atraumatic edges
  • Optimised gliding properties
  • Minimum chance of tissue coring and carry-over into the subarachnoid space
Optimal Lateral Eye Size and Placement
  • Unobstructed backflow, even if the eye is partially blocked by the arachnoid membrane
  • Allows for quicker CSF flashback1
Precision-Ground Metal Stylet
  • Lateral eye closes precisely to minimise chance of tissue coring2
  • Polished, rounded tip prevents abrasion on the inner needle tube
Highest Processing Quality
  • High quality stainless steel needle for increased stability
  • Smoothly polished and burr-free surface and inner lumen designed for optimized gliding properties and CSF backflow
  • Consistent feel and reliable performance
Standard Hub
  • Designed for rapid detection of even the smallest quantities of CSF
  • Reduced inner space
Magnifying Hub
  • Clear, magnifying needle hub allows for easy visualization of blood or CSF
  • Easier detection of CSF flashback
Color-coded Needle Hub with Size Indication
  • Easy identification of needle size
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
Portfolio Excellence
  • Wide needle range with different diameters and lengths
  • Special designs for pediatrics and obese patients

Sprotte Lumbar Ordering Info

Sprotte Needles
Item description 22G x 90mm (3 1/2")
LUER
Item no. 		001151-30C
Purchase Unit 25
Item description 22G x 120mm (4 3/4")
LUER
Item no. 		031151-30C
NRFit®
Item no. 		031163-30C
Purchase Unit 10
Item description 21G x 90mm (3 1/2")
LUER
Item no. 		001151-31A
NRFit®
Item no. 		001163-31A
Purchase Unit 25
Item description 20G x 90mm (3 1/2")
LUER
Item no. 		0001151-31
NRFit®
Item no. 		0001163-31
Purchase Unit 25
Item description 22G x 90mm (3 1/2") with standard hub, NRFit with magnifying hub
LUER
Item no.
NRFit®
Item no. 		001163-30C
Purchase Unit 25
Sprotte Needle with Introducer 30mm (1 1/5")
Item description 22G x 90mm (3 1/2") with wings
LUER
Item no. 		321151-30C
NRFit®
Item no. 		321163-30C
Purchase Unit 25
Item description 21G x 90mm (3 1/2") with wings
LUER
Item no. 		321151-31A
NRFit®
Item no. 		321163-31A
Purchase Unit 25
Item description 20G x 90mm (3 1/2") with wings
LUER
Item no. 		331151-31B
NRFit®
Item no. 		331163-31B
Purchase Unit 25
Sprotte Needle with Introducer 40mm (1 3/5")
Item description 22G x 103mm (4") with wings
LUER
Item no. 		341151-30C
Purchase Unit 25
Item description 21G x 103mm (4") with wings
LUER
Item no. 		341151-31A
NRFit®
Item no. 		341163-31A
Purchase Unit 25
Item description 21G x 120mm (4 3/4") with wings
LUER
Item no. 		331151-31A
NRFit®
Item no. 		331163-31A
Purchase Unit 25
Item description 20G x 120mm (4 3/4") with wings
LUER
Item no. 		321151-31B
NRFit®
Item no. 		321163-31B
Purchase Unit 25
Item description 20 G x 150mm with wings
LUER
Item no. 		361151-31B
Purchase Unit 10
Sprotte Introducer
Item description Ø 1,2 x 30mm (1 1/5") for 20G
LUER
Item no. 		061151-30L
NRFit®
Item no. 		061163-30L
Purchase Unit 25
Item description Ø 1.0 x 30mm (1 1/5") for 22G
LUER
Item no. 		001151-30L
NRFit®
Item no. 		001163-30L
Purchase Unit 25

Downloads

Sprotte Lumbar Brochure
NRFit Brochure

Studies:

1 Saenghirunvattana R. et al. A comparison study between newly-designed pencil-point and cutting needles in spinal anesthesia, J. Med. Assoc. Thai. 2008; 91 (Suppl 1): S156–161
2 Armon C., Evans R. W. Addendum to assessment: Prevention of postlumbar puncture headaches Report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology., Neurology., 2005; 65; 510
3 Cesarini, M. et al. Sprotte needle for intrathecal anaesthesia for Caesarean section: incidence of postdural puncture headache., Aaesthesia 1990; 45: 646–658

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