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They are available in different sizes with lengths ranging from 90 mm to 119 mm and gauges from 22 G to 27 G.
High flow BD® Whitacre needles improve flow rate and speed of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) visualisation1.
With BD® Whitacre spinal needles that minimize the risk of postdural puncture headache (PDPH)2,3,4
With BD® spinal needles that enable visualization of CSF, aiding proper needle placement
With a range of products and configurations to meet Anaesthesia needs throughout your facility
BD® Whitacre needles yield a distinct tactile "click" or "pop" as the pencilpoint penetrates the dura, alerting the clinician of proper placement.
Pencil-point needles like the BD® Whitacre spinal needles have been shown to minimize the risk of PDPH compared to larger gauge, cutting-point needles²˒³˒⁴.
The BD® Whitacre spinal needle is supported by 25+ independent published studies.
BD® Whitacre spinal needles’ clear hubs enable anaesthesiologists to visualize CSF for proper needle placement.
Precision-formed side hole helps directional flow of anesthetic agents and helps reduce the possibility of straddling the dura⁵.
BD® Whitacre spinal needles | ||||||
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BD Catalog Number | Product Description | Gauge Size | Length (Inch) | Length (mm) | Color Code | Introducer dimentions |
401995 | WHITACRE 22GA 3‐1/2IN | 22 | 3.50 | 90 | Black | N/A |
405104 | WHITACRE 24GA 3‐1/2IN | 24 | 3.50 | 90 | Purple | N/A |
402050 | WHITACRE 25GA 3‐1/2IN | 25 | 3.50 | 90 | Blue | N/A |
402051 | WHITACRE 27GA 3‐1/2IN | 27 | 3.50 | 90 | Grey | N/A |
405076 | WHITACRE SET 25GA 3‐1/2IN | 25 | 3.50 | 90 | Blue | 20G 1.25IN |
405111 | Whitacre 27GA 4‐1/16 | 27 | 4.06 | 103 | Grey | N/A |
405075 | WHITACRE SET 27GA 3‐1/2IN | 27 | 3.50 | 90 | Grey | 22G 1.25IN |
405112 | WHITACRE SET 25 GA 4‐1/16 | 25 | 4.06 | 103 | Blue | 20G 1.25IN |
405113 | WHITACRE SET 27 GA 4‐1/16 | 27 | 4.06 | 103 | Grey | 22G 1.25IN |
409442 | NEEDLE SP S/SU 25GA 4-11/16IN WHITACRE | 25 | 4.69 | 119 | Blue | N/A |
409443 | NEEDLE SP S/SU 27GA 4-11/16IN WHITACRE | 27 | 4.69 | 119 | Grey | N/A |
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