Soft Puncture Set for Epidural Anesthesia
EpiLong II Soft
EpiLong II Soft
Stable and Flexible Epidural Catheters
The EpiLong II Soft catheter is soft and stable at the same time and is designed to provide optimal conditions for precise placement. The six openings at the distal end of the catheter are designed to ensure even distribution of the anesthetic.
EpiLong II Soft Set Overview
EpiLong II Soft Catheter Features & Advantages
Soft Tip
- Minimizes the risk of accidental injury to the blood vessels and dura1,2
Stainless Steel Helical Coil
- Improved catheter flexibility and stability resulting in reduced chance of kinking3
- Radiopaque
Six Lateral Openings
- Are arranged all around for the first 2.2 cm, the tip is closed
- Optimizes the even distribution of the anesthetic
Depth Markings
- Graduations on the first 10 cm
- Easy determination of electrode positioning
- Easy to read and identify
Marking for Clamping Adapter
- Simplifies connection of catheter and adapter
EpiLong II Soft Ordering Info
| Item description |
LUER Item no. | Purchase Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 20G x 90cm (35”) EpiLong Soft catheter with closed tip and six lateral openings / Stainless steel helical coil / Insertion Aid / Clamping Adapter (yellow) | 041151-37R | 10 |
| 19G x 90cm (35”) EpiLong Soft catheter with closed tip and six lateral openings / Stainless steel helical coil / Insertion Aid / Clamping Adapter (yellow) | 041151-37P | 10 |
| 18G x 90mm(3 1/2“) Tuohy needle | 20G x 90cm(35”) EpiLong II Catheter with three lateral openings | LOR Slip | Clamping Adapter (yellow) | Filter | FixoLong | 053115701-51 | 10 |
| 17G x 90mm(3 1/2“) Tuohy needle | 19G x 90cm (35”) EpiLong II Catheter with six lateral openings | LOR Slip | Clamping Adapter (white) | Filter | FixoLong | 053115701-48 | 10 |
| Item description | 20G x 90cm (35”) EpiLong Soft catheter with closed tip and six lateral openings / Stainless steel helical coil / Insertion Aid / Clamping Adapter (yellow) |
|---|---|
|
LUER Item no. | 041151-37R |
| Purchase Unit | 10 |
| Item description | 19G x 90cm (35”) EpiLong Soft catheter with closed tip and six lateral openings / Stainless steel helical coil / Insertion Aid / Clamping Adapter (yellow) |
|---|---|
|
LUER Item no. | 041151-37P |
| Purchase Unit | 10 |
| Item description | 18G x 90mm(3 1/2“) Tuohy needle | 20G x 90cm(35”) EpiLong II Catheter with three lateral openings | LOR Slip | Clamping Adapter (yellow) | Filter | FixoLong |
|---|---|
|
LUER Item no. | 053115701-51 |
| Purchase Unit | 10 |
| Item description | 17G x 90mm(3 1/2“) Tuohy needle | 19G x 90cm (35”) EpiLong II Catheter with six lateral openings | LOR Slip | Clamping Adapter (white) | Filter | FixoLong |
|---|---|
|
LUER Item no. | 053115701-48 |
| Purchase Unit | 10 |
Studies:
1 Finucane B. T., Tsui Ban C.H (2017). Complications of Regional Anesthesia - Principles of Safe Practice in Local and Regional Anesthesia. Third Edition, Springer International Publishing AG.
2 Gavriilidis P. et al. (2019). Local anaesthetic infiltration via wound catheter versus epidural analgesia in open hepatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. The Official Journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Associatio 21(8): 945–952.
3 Rubio-Haro R. et al (2019). Regional analgesia techniques for pain management in patients admitted to the intensive care unit. EDIZIONI MINERVA MEDICA, 85(10): 1118–1128.
4 Beethe A. R. et al. (2020). Neuraxial and regional anesthesia in surgical patients with osteogenesis imperfecta: a narrative review of literature. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, 45 (12): 993–999.
5 Bernstein K., Landau R. (2021). Management of maternal COVID-19: considerations for anesthesiologists. Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 34(3): 246–253.
6Knight G. Mushambi M. (2023). Anesthetic challenges of pregnant obesity women. Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 91.
7Deutsche Gesellschaft für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin e.V. (DGAI) (2020). Die geburtshilfliche Analgesie und Anästhesie. S1-Leitlinie der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin in Zusammenarbeit mit der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe. AWMF online Portal der wissenschaftlichen Medizin, Version 1. Available at register.awmf.org/de/leitlinien/detail/001-038, accessed on 2024-07-02.
8Toledano R. D., Tsen C. L. (2014). Epidural Catheter Design - Histroy, Innovations, and Clinical Implications. Anesthesiology, 121(1): 9–17.
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