Description
The BD Perisafe Tuohy Epidural Needle is a 20G epidural needle with a modified Tuohy point, from BD's Perisafe epidural line. It serves anaesthesia teams placing epidural catheters who work with the finer 20G format and a wingless hub.
- Modified Tuohy Point – the curved, blunt Huber-style point is shaped to direct the catheter and spare the dura
- Wingless Format – this reference is supplied with no wings, for clinicians who prefer a plain hub
- Perisafe Line – the needle belongs to BD's Perisafe epidural family used across epidural kits
The Fine-Gauge Tuohy for Controlled Epidural Placement
The Tuohy point is the defining geometry of epidural practice: a curved, blunt tip that finds the epidural space and then angles the catheter along it. Its side-facing opening directs the catheter cephalad as it threads, while the blunt curve is designed to push the dura away rather than puncture it. At 20G, this needle serves placements where a finer puncture is preferred, and its 3-1/2 in. length covers standard adult anatomy. The wingless hub is a deliberate variant in the Perisafe line for clinicians whose technique does not use fixation wings. Needles come boxed ten at a time, five boxes to the case, in the case rhythm epidural programs stock.
Features and Benefits
Point Design
- Modified Tuohy Point: curved blunt point with side-facing opening
- Catheter Direction: the curve angles the catheter along the epidural space
- Dura-Sparing Shape: blunt geometry designed to deflect rather than puncture
Clinical Use
- Epidural Placement: needle for epidural catheter insertion
- Gauge and Length: 20G x 3-1/2 in.
- Hub Format: no wings
Product Specifications
Needle Details
- Needle Type: epidural needle, modified Tuohy point
- Gauge and Length: 20G x 3-1/2 in.
- Wings: none
Packaging
- Package Contents: 10/bx, 5 bx/cs, a case of 50 needles
Reference
- Manufacturer SKU: 405028
- GTIN: 00382904050283
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Why Epidural Programs Keep a Wingless Fine-Gauge Option
Epidural technique is personal: hand position, wing use and gauge preference vary by clinician, and a program's stock has to honour that variation. This reference exists so the 20G wingless preference is a stocked choice, not a workaround.
- Technique Fidelity – the wingless hub matches the grip clinicians trained without wings actually use
- Finer Puncture – 20G placement for patients and protocols where the smaller gauge is preferred
- Catheter Control – the Tuohy curve delivers the catheter direction epidural practice depends on
- Perisafe Heritage – the Perisafe name anchors BD's epidural range, the line epidural kits are built around
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this epidural needle used for?
It is used by anaesthesia clinicians to access the epidural space and thread epidural catheters.
What size is this epidural needle?
A 20G x 3-1/2 in. needle with a modified Tuohy point and no wings.
How is this product sold?
The listing is for one case: 10/bx, 5 bx/cs, a case of 50 needles. The listed price is for the complete case, as detailed in the packaging specifications above.
Who uses this epidural needle?
Anaesthesia teams placing epidural catheters who work with the finer 20G format and a wingless hub.
Is this the genuine BD product?
It is. The epidural needle is sourced and listed as the genuine BD item, and its manufacturer SKU, 405028, is printed in the specifications for verification on arrival.
Why does the point curve?
The Tuohy curve directs the epidural catheter along the space as it threads and presents a blunt face to the dura.
