Precision is essential during subarachnoid anesthesia and diagnostic lumbar punctures. The needle must provide reliable access to the subarachnoid space with minimal tissue trauma and attention to patient comfort. A stable, well-controlled puncture supports the healthcare professional in performing the procedure efficiently and carefully.
SteriFlow™ spinal needles have been developed for the precise execution of spinal anesthesia and diagnostic punctures. They are available in both Quincke and Pencil Point versions, allowing the choice to be tailored to clinical reference, puncture technique, and patient situation.
The Quincke needle has a sharp, cutting tip and is suitable for a direct and controlled puncture. The Pencil Point needle is designed with an atraumatic tip, aimed at spreading rather than cutting the dural fibres. This can help limit tissue trauma and patient discomfort after the puncture. Scientific literature shows that atraumatic Pencil Point needles are associated with a lower incidence of post-dural puncture headache compared to conventional cutting needles.
Thus, the Pencil Point version supports a patient-centered approach in procedures where precision, control, and comfort are important.1
1 Rochwerg B, et al. Atraumatic (pencil-point) versus conventional needles for lumbar puncture: a clinical practice guideline. BMJ, 2018.
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| Color | Color coding in accordance with international standards (ISO 6009) |
| Size | See product table |
| Product code | See product table |
| Unit of Measure | BOX/50 |
| Productsheet | Download PDF |
| Classification | Medical device class III |
| Certification |
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| Applications | Spinal needles are used for administering spinal anesthesia, performing diagnostic lumbar punctures, and intrathecal drug delivery. The availability of both Quincke and Pencil Point designs allows the needle to be selected based on clinical application, preferred puncture technique, and patient comfort. |
| Packaging information | Sterile packed per piece in blister packing, subsequently in BOX/50. |
Quincke tip without introducer
Product code |
Diameter (Gauge) |
Length (inch/mm) |
Colour coding |
| 400510 | 16G | 3½" (90mm) | Light grey |
| 400511 | 18G | 3½" (90mm) | Pink |
| 400512 | 19G | 3½" (90mm) | Light brown |
| 400513 | 20G | 3½" (90mm) | Yellow |
| 400514 | 21G | 3½" (90mm) | Green |
| 400515 | 22G | 3½" (90mm) | Dark grey |
| 400516 | 23G | 3½" (90mm) | Dark blue |
| 400517 | 24G | 3½" (90mm) | Purple |
| 400518 | 25G | 3½" (90mm) | Orange |
| 400519 | 26G | 3½" (90mm) | Brown |
| 400520 | 27G | 3½" (90mm) | Light blue |
Quincke tip with introducer
Product code |
Needle diameter (Gauge) |
Needle length (inch/mm) |
Introducer diameter (Gauge) |
Introducer length (inch/mm) |
Colour coding |
| 400521 | 22G | 3½" (90mm) | 19G | 1½" (38mm) | Dark grey |
| 400522 | 23G | 3½" (90mm) | 19G | 1½" (38mm) | Dark blue |
| 400523 | 24G | 3½" (90mm) | 20G | 1½" (38mm) | Purple |
| 400524 | 25G | 3½" (90mm) | 20G | 1½" (38mm) | Orange |
| 400525 | 26G | 3½" (90mm) | 21G | 1½" (38mm) | Brown |
| 400526 | 27G | 3½" (90mm) | 22G | 1½" (38mm) | Light blue |
Pencil Point tip without introducer
Product code |
Diameter (Gauge) |
Length (inch/mm) |
Colour coding |
| 400530 | 18G | 3½" (90mm) | Pink |
| 400531 | 19G | 3½" (90mm) | Light brown |
| 400532 | 20G | 3½" (90mm) | Yellow |
| 400533 | 21G | 3½" (90mm) | Green |
| 400534 | 22G | 3½" (90mm) | Dark grey |
| 400535 | 23G | 3½" (90mm) | Dark blue |
| 400536 | 24G | 3½" (90mm) | Purple |
| 400537 | 25G | 3½" (90mm) | Orange |
| 400538 | 26G | 3½" (90mm) | Brown |
| 400539 | 27G | 3½" (90mm) | Light blue |
Pencil Point tip with introducer
Product code |
Needle diameter (Gauge) |
Needle length (inch/mm) |
Introducer diameter (Gauge) |
Introducer length (inch/mm) |
Colour coding |
| 400540 | 22G | 3½" (90mm) | 19G | 1½" (38mm) | Dark grey |
| 400541 | 23G | 3½" (90mm) | 19G | 1½" (38mm) | Dark blue |
| 400542 | 24G | 3½" (90mm) | 20G | 1½" (38mm) | Purple |
| 400543 | 25G | 3½" (90mm) | 20G | 1½" (38mm) | Orange |
| 400544 | 26G | 3½" (90mm) | 21G | 1½" (38mm) | Brown |
| 400545 | 27G | 3½" (90mm) | 22G | 1½" (38mm) | Light blue |