FYP031 Epidural Kit 18G × 110 mm (4.375″) Tuohy Minipack System 1 – with Attachable Wings, 10 mL LOR Syringe, 0.2 μm Epidural Filter, Closed-End 3-Eye Catheter & ID Label [Pack of 10]

Streamline your epidural procedures with the Portex Tuohy Minipack System 1—an all-in-one kit featuring an 18 G × 110 mm Tuohy needle, attachable winged hub, loss-of-resistance (LOR) syringe, 0.2 μm filter, and closed-end 3-eye catheter complete with ID label. Sterile and ready-to-use, this kit delivers precision, safety, and efficiency for neuraxial blockade in any care setting.

Key Features & Benefits

18 G × 110 mm Tuohy Needle with Attachable Wings

• Controlled Insertion: Tuohy bevel optimizes atraumatic dural passage

• Stability & Comfort: Winged hub secures needle position and reduces operator hand fatigue

10 mL Loss-of-Resistance (LOR) Syringe

• Reliable Identification: Clear plunger markings and tactile feedback confirm epidural space entry

• Ergonomic Design: Low-profile barrel and Luer-lock tip for secure attachment

0.2 μm Epidural Filter

• Particulate Protection: Retains contaminants and air bubbles before entering the catheter

• Inline Safety: Snap-fit connectors ensure leak-proof integration

Closed-End 3-Eye Epidural Catheter with ID Label

• Even Drug Distribution: Three lateral eyes deliver uniform analgesic spread

• Patient Traceability: Pre-printed ID label simplifies documentation and secures line identity

Sterile, Single-Use Pack

• Aseptic Assurance: Gamma-irradiated pouch maintains sterility until point of use

• Ready Assembly: All components organized for rapid tray setup and procedure flow

Suggested Use

1. Preparation: Assemble kit on a sterile field. Attach LOR syringe to the Tuohy needle.

2. Needle Insertion: Advance the Tuohy needle to the ligamentum flavum; use LOR technique to confirm epidural space.

3. Filter & Catheter Placement: Connect the 0.2 μm filter inline, thread the catheter 3–5 cm beyond the needle tip.

4. Secure & Label: Affix ID label to catheter hub; secure wings to patient’s skin. Remove needle and attach infusion line as needed.

Clinical Applications

• Labour analgesia and obstetric anaesthesia

• Postoperative pain management in abdominal, orthopaedic, and thoracic surgery

• Chronic pain interventions and diagnostic epidurography

• Critical-care analgesia for ventilated or sedated patients