SteriFlow™ Tuohy epidural needles

Product description

In epidural anesthesia and analgesia, precise access to the epidural space is of essential importance. The procedure requires controlled needle guidance, clear recognition of tissue resistance, and reliable introduction of the epidural catheter. Precisely because the epidural space must be carefully identified, often using the loss-of-resistance technique, a needle is needed that offers the user maximum control and predictability.¹

SteriFlow™ Tuohy epidural needles have been developed to support healthcare
professionals in achieving precise and controlled access to the epidural space. The distinctive curved Tuohy tip helps in the targeted introduction and guidance of the epidural catheter, allowing it to be placed in the epidural space in a controlled manner.²

The optimized needle tip profile is designed to support clear tactile feedback during insertion. This feedback helps the user perceive subtle changes in tissue resistance and supports the careful application of the loss-of-resistance technique when locating theepidural space.

The clear centimeter marking makes it easy to monitor and control theinsertion depth during the procedure. This provides additional guidance when positioning the needle and contributes to a structured, reproducible working method.

Main product benefits:

• Supports reliable epidural positioning for anesthesia and analgesia
• Curved Tuohy tip for controlled introduction and guidance of the epidural catheter
• Optimized needle tip profile for clear tactile tissue feedback
• Supports recognition of the epidural space via the loss-of-resistance technique
• Clear centimeter marking for easy control of penetration depth
• Developed for control, precision, and ease of use during epidural procedures

SteriFlow™ Tuohy epidural needles combine controlled access, targeted catheter guidance, and clear depth control. All aimed at reliable support during epidural anesthesia and analgesia.

¹ World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists. (z.d.). *Practical considerations to access the epidural space*. https://www.wfsahq.org.

² Benhardt, A.C., Kodali, B.S. All epidural needle bevels are not the same. Indian J Anaesth. 2021;65(4):328-330.