Continuous Nerve Blocks as Simple as a Single Shot Technique
E-Cath® II & E-Cath® II Plus
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
Allows 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
- E-Catheter comes with a proximal opening which allows the anaesthetic to flow, besides the open tip, also between the outer wall and the indwelling catheter
- Creates 360 degree flow
- Improves ultrasound visibility
Bayonet Lock
- Ensures a safe and leakage-free connection between the needle / E-catheter and the indwelling catheter
- Provides audible and haptic click feedback
Double Layer Catheter Technology
- Significantly reduces the chance of kinking
- Allows for consistent anaesthetic flow
Non-Removable Injection Tubing
- Reduction of procedural steps
- Closed system
- No leakage
- Catheter adapter is pre-assembled to the catheter system
Catheter-Over-Needle Technique
- Significantly reduces the chance of anaesthetic leakage and catheter dislocation or migration7
Integrated Stainless Steel Reinforcement
At the proximal end, the E-Cath ll Plus catheter is provided with an integrated steel wire reinforcement:
- It is designed to facilitate placement of the E-Cath ll Plus catheter.
Distal Opening(E-Cath II)
at the end of the E-Cath ll catheter and an additional proximal opening of the E-Cath ll catheter:
- Designed to allow continuous anesthetic flow even if the distal opening is blocked.
- Intended to optimize the 360° distribution of the anesthetic.
Closed Tip(E-Cath II Plus)
with Three Lateral Openings at the end of the E-Cath ll Plus catheter and an additional proximal opening of the E-Cath ll Plus catheter:
- Designed to optimize 360° distribution of the anesthetic.
SonoPlex® Features & Advantages
Self Priming System
- E-Catheter comes with a proximal opening which allows the anaesthetic to flow, besides the open tip, also between the outer wall and the indwelling catheter
- Creates 360 degree flow
- Improves ultrasound visibility
Echogenic Needle Tip
- Facet tip with two inclination angles
- Improves needle tip visibility under ultrasound
Cornerstone Reflectors
- 360 degree graduations on the first 20 mm of the needle
- Optimised ultrasound visibility of needle shaft and needle tip1
- Reliable and optimised needle echogenicity at higher angle
NanoLine Coating
- Ultra-thin polymer layer in the inner and outer lumen.
- Specifies stimulation only through the non-insulated needle tip.
Depth Markings
- Easy to read and identify
E-Cath II & E-Cath II Plus Ordering Info
E-Cath II
| Item description |
LUER Item no. |
NRFit® Item no. | Purchase Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indwelling catheter18G x 50mm (2") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 52mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | Filter0,2µm | FixoLong | 301185-40E | 301165-40E | 10 |
| Indwelling catheter18G x 80mm (3 1/4") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 82mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | FixoCath | 311285-40E | 311265-40E | 10 |
| Indwelling catheter18G x 50mm (2") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 52mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | FixoCath | 301285-40E | 301265-40E | 10 |
| Indwelling catheter18G x 80mm (3 1/4") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 82mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | Filter0,2µm | FixoLong | 311185-40E | 311165-40E | 10 |
| Indwelling catheter18G x 100mm (4") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 102mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | Filter0,2µm | FixoLong | 361185-40E | 10 | |
| Indwelling catheter18G x 100mm (4") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 102mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | FixoCath | 361285-40E | 10 | |
| Indwelling catheter18G x 130mm (5 2/5") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 132mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | Filter0.2mm | FixoLong | 351185-40E | 10 | |
| Indwelling catheter18G x 130mm (5 2/5") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 132mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | FixoCath | 351285-40E | 10 | |
| Indwelling catheter18G x 150mm (6") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 152mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | FixoCath | 371285-40E | 10 |
| Item description | Indwelling catheter18G x 50mm (2") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 52mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | Filter0,2µm | FixoLong |
|---|---|
|
LUER Item no. | 301185-40E |
|
NRFit® Item no. | 301165-40E |
| Purchase Unit | 10 |
| Item description | Indwelling catheter18G x 80mm (3 1/4") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 82mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | FixoCath |
|---|---|
|
LUER Item no. | 311285-40E |
|
NRFit® Item no. | 311265-40E |
| Purchase Unit | 10 |
| Item description | Indwelling catheter18G x 50mm (2") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 52mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | FixoCath |
|---|---|
|
LUER Item no. | 301285-40E |
|
NRFit® Item no. | 301265-40E |
| Purchase Unit | 10 |
| Item description | Indwelling catheter18G x 80mm (3 1/4") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 82mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | Filter0,2µm | FixoLong |
|---|---|
|
LUER Item no. | 311185-40E |
|
NRFit® Item no. | 311165-40E |
| Purchase Unit | 10 |
| Item description | Indwelling catheter18G x 100mm (4") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 102mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | Filter0,2µm | FixoLong |
|---|---|
|
LUER Item no. | 361185-40E |
| Purchase Unit | 10 |
| Item description | Indwelling catheter18G x 100mm (4") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 102mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | FixoCath |
|---|---|
|
LUER Item no. | 361285-40E |
| Purchase Unit | 10 |
| Item description | Indwelling catheter18G x 130mm (5 2/5") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 132mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | Filter0.2mm | FixoLong |
|---|---|
|
LUER Item no. | 351185-40E |
| Purchase Unit | 10 |
| Item description | Indwelling catheter18G x 130mm (5 2/5") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 132mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | FixoCath |
|---|---|
|
LUER Item no. | 351285-40E |
| Purchase Unit | 10 |
| Item description | Indwelling catheter18G x 150mm (6") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 152mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G | FixoCath |
|---|---|
|
LUER Item no. | 371285-40E |
| Purchase Unit | 10 |
E-Cath II Plus
| Item description |
LUER Item no. |
NRFit® Item no. | Purchase Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indwelling catheter18G x 50mm (2") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 65mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G with stylet and 15mm extended tip | Filter0,2µm | FixoLong | 301185-41E | 301165-41E | 10 |
| Indwelling catheter18G x 50mm (2") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 65mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G with stylet and 15mm extended tip | FixoCath | 301285-41E | 10 | |
| Indwelling catheter18G x 80mm (3 1/4") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 95mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G with stylet and 15mm extended tip | Filter0.2mm | FixoLong | 311185-41E | 311165-41E | 10 |
| Indwelling catheter18G x 80mm (3 1/4") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 95mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G with stylet and 15mm extended tip | FixoCath | 311285-41E | 10 |
| Item description | Indwelling catheter18G x 50mm (2") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 65mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G with stylet and 15mm extended tip | Filter0,2µm | FixoLong |
|---|---|
|
LUER Item no. | 301185-41E |
|
NRFit® Item no. | 301165-41E |
| Purchase Unit | 10 |
| Item description | Indwelling catheter18G x 50mm (2") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 65mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G with stylet and 15mm extended tip | FixoCath |
|---|---|
|
LUER Item no. | 301285-41E |
| Purchase Unit | 10 |
| Item description | Indwelling catheter18G x 80mm (3 1/4") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 95mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G with stylet and 15mm extended tip | Filter0.2mm | FixoLong |
|---|---|
|
LUER Item no. | 311185-41E |
|
NRFit® Item no. | 311165-41E |
| Purchase Unit | 10 |
| Item description | Indwelling catheter18G x 80mm (3 1/4") | Combined indwelling catheter + E-Cath II (working length) 95mm | Needle with Cornerstone Reflectors 21G with Facet S Tip | Indwelling catheter and E-Catheter 20G with stylet and 15mm extended tip | FixoCath |
|---|---|
|
LUER Item no. | 311285-41E |
| Purchase Unit | 10 |
Studies:
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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