Art.Nr.: VUBU-10-70918
High-Volume Regional Anesthesia Needle for Demanding Epidural Techniques
Our TUOHY needle (Ø 1.6 mm × 80 mm) is a medical device of CE-Class IIb according to MDR 2017/745, manufactured under the quality management system ISO 13485:2016. The large-caliber design with characteristic Tuohy side bevel enables high flow rates with safe catheter placement for demanding regional anesthesia procedures.
✔ Certified according to ISO 13485:2016
✔ CE Marking Class IIb (MDR 2017/745)
✔ Ultra-Long Length - 80 mm for deep anatomical access
✔ Large-Caliber Diameter - Ø 1.6 mm (16G) for high flow rates
✔ Tuohy Design - characteristic side bevel for safe catheter guidance
✔ Huber Tip - blunt edges to reduce dural perforations
✔ Satin Finish - improves grip in difficult access situations
✔ High-Grade Surgical Steel 1.4021 - stainless and biocompatible
✔ Comprehensive Biocompatibility according to ISO 10993
✔ Reinforced Wing Hub - for optimal control under resistance
✔ Luer-Lock Connection - for secure high-volume connections
✔ Single-use - sterilizable after validation
Benefits of the TUOHY Needle 1.6 mm × 80 mm:
High flow rates for rapid medication administration
Ideal for larger catheters in continuous epidural anesthesia
Reduced viscosity issues with highly concentrated solutions
Optimal controllability even in resistant tissue
Areas of Application:
Continuous epidural anesthesia with large-lumen catheters
Thoracic epidural anesthesia in obese patients
Chronic pain therapy with viscous medications
Traumatological anesthesia with rapid volume administration
Orthopedic procedures with extended anesthesia requirements
Technical Specifications:
Diameter: Ø 1.6 mm (16G)
Length: 80 mm
Risk Class: IIb according to MDR 2017/745
Design: Tuohy with reinforced Huber tip
Connection: Luer-Lock Standard
Material: Surgical Steel 1.4021
Biocompatibility: Comprehensively tested according to ISO 10993
Wall Thickness: Optimized for stiffness and flexibility
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