BD 405453 - High Flow Whitacre Spinal Needle 27G x 4.69 Inch with 17G x 3.5 Inch Weiss Epidural Needle, 10/BX, 5 BX/CS (Continental US Only)
The BD 405453 High Flow Whitacre Spinal Needle with Weiss Epidural Needle is a professional neuraxial anesthesia product configuration designed for clinical environments where spinal and epidural access components are required. This product includes a 27G x 4 11/16 inch High Flow Whitacre spinal needle and a 17G x 3.5 inch Weiss epidural needle.
The Whitacre spinal needle features a pencil-point style design commonly used for spinal anesthesia procedures, while the Weiss epidural needle is designed to support epidural space access. Together, these components support anesthesia professionals in neuraxial procedures that require precision, controlled needle placement, and dependable procedural performance.
This product is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in hospitals, operating rooms, labor and delivery units, anesthesia departments, surgical centers, and other procedural care settings where spinal or epidural anesthesia techniques are performed.
Key Benefits
The BD 405453 configuration supports procedural efficiency by providing two essential neuraxial access needles in one product setup. This can help reduce the need to source spinal and epidural components separately and may support more consistent preparation in busy anesthesia environments.
The 27G High Flow Whitacre spinal needle is designed to support controlled spinal access while maintaining a fine-gauge profile. The Whitacre pencil-point design is commonly selected in spinal anesthesia because it is intended to separate rather than cut dural fibers, depending on technique and patient anatomy.
The 17G Weiss epidural needle supports epidural access using standard epidural placement techniques. Its inclusion helps clinicians maintain procedural readiness when epidural access is required. The combination supports clinician flexibility in settings where spinal and epidural components may be needed for neuraxial anesthesia workflows.
Compatibility and Applications
The BD 405453 High Flow Whitacre Spinal Needle and Weiss Epidural Needle configuration is compatible with standard neuraxial anesthesia workflows performed by trained anesthesia professionals. It may be used as part of spinal, epidural, or combined spinal-epidural procedural planning, depending on clinical judgment, patient condition, and institutional protocol.
Common applications may include spinal anesthesia, epidural anesthesia support, labor and delivery anesthesia planning, surgical anesthesia preparation, perioperative pain management, and selected procedural anesthesia workflows where spinal and epidural access components are required.
This product is typically used in operating rooms, obstetric anesthesia units, surgical centers, hospital anesthesia departments, procedural suites, and pain management environments. It should be used only with compatible components and according to manufacturer labeling, provider training, and facility procedures.
Usage Guidelines
Use the BD 405453 product only by or under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals trained in neuraxial anesthesia procedures. Before use, verify the product code, needle sizes, expiration date, sterile package integrity, and patient-specific procedural requirements.
Prepare the patient, procedural site, and sterile field according to institutional policy. Use the 27G High Flow Whitacre spinal needle and 17G Weiss epidural needle only in accordance with manufacturer instructions, established clinical protocols, and professional judgment.
Do not use the product if the sterile package is damaged, opened, expired, or if either needle appears bent, damaged, contaminated, or otherwise compromised. After use, dispose of all needles immediately in approved sharps containers according to facility policy and applicable regulations.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The BD 405453 High Flow Whitacre Spinal Needle with Weiss Epidural Needle is manufactured for professional medical use and is intended to support sterile procedural practice in neuraxial anesthesia settings. Its sterile, single-use configuration helps healthcare facilities support infection prevention and sharps safety protocols when used according to product labeling and institutional procedures.
Healthcare facilities should verify current product labeling, regulatory status, sterility documentation, and compliance information through BD, CIA Medical, or authorized product documentation before clinical use. Certification details, regulatory clearances, and approval status may vary by market, product configuration, and distribution channel.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with purchasing spinal and epidural needles separately, the BD 405453 configuration provides a convenient option for facilities that need both a High Flow Whitacre spinal needle and a Weiss epidural needle available together. This can support procedural readiness and reduce preparation variability.
Compared with cutting-tip spinal needle designs, the Whitacre pencil-point design may be preferred by clinicians for spinal anesthesia workflows where a non-cutting tip profile is desired. Compared with larger spinal needle gauges, the 27G size offers a fine-gauge option while the High Flow design supports practical fluid flow characteristics for spinal anesthesia use.
Compared with general epidural needle options, the 17G x 3.5 inch Weiss epidural needle is a familiar configuration for epidural access and may be preferred by anesthesia teams that use Weiss-style needle handling and placement techniques. For facilities seeking BD neuraxial needle products with standardized sizing, BD 405453 offers a practical combination for spinal and epidural anesthesia preparation.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
The typical users of the BD 405453 High Flow Whitacre Spinal Needle with Weiss Epidural Needle include anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, anesthesia residents, labor and delivery clinicians, surgical anesthesia teams, and pain management professionals trained in neuraxial techniques.
This product is most relevant in clinical environments where spinal and epidural anesthesia procedures are performed regularly. Common scenarios include surgical spinal anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia planning, perioperative neuraxial anesthesia, and procedural settings where anesthesia teams require reliable access to both spinal and epidural needle options.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Store the BD 405453 product in a clean, dry, temperature-controlled medical supply area. Keep it sealed in its original packaging until ready for use and rotate inventory by expiration date to maintain product readiness.
Before beginning the procedure, confirm that the needle sizes and product configuration match the intended clinical use. Follow facility protocols for patient identification, informed consent, allergy review, anticoagulation assessment, contraindication screening, site preparation, and patient monitoring.
Maintain strict aseptic technique during preparation, needle handling, placement, and post-procedure care. Do not reuse, resterilize, or reprocess the needles. Dispose of used needles immediately after the procedure in approved sharps containers to reduce needlestick risk and support workplace safety.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The BD 405453 High Flow Whitacre Spinal Needle with Weiss Epidural Needle is intended for professional clinical use only. Spinal and epidural procedures require specialized training, careful patient evaluation, sterile technique, medication verification, and appropriate post-procedure monitoring.
Clinicians should follow all applicable safety requirements for neuraxial anesthesia, including patient assessment, anticoagulation precautions, neurologic monitoring, sterile technique, medication safety, sharps handling, and biomedical waste disposal. The product should be used only in accordance with BD labeling, facility policy, and applicable federal, state, and local healthcare regulations.
How to Order
Select the BD 405453 High Flow Whitacre Spinal Needle 27G x 4 11/16 inch with 17G x 3.5 inch Weiss Epidural Needle and add it to your cart. Complete checkout with your preferred shipping and payment options. For bulk orders, quotes, availability checks, or further assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.
