BD 405809 - Epidural Tray with 18G Tuohy Weiss Epidural Needle, 27G Whitacre Spinal Needle and 20G Nylon Epidural Catheter

BD 405809 - Epidural Tray with 18G Tuohy Weiss Epidural Needle, 27G Whitacre Spinal Needle and 20G Nylon Epidural Catheter

The BD 405809 Epidural Tray is a comprehensive sterile neuraxial anesthesia kit designed for epidural and combined spinal-epidural procedures. This tray includes an 18G x 3" Tuohy Weiss epidural needle, a 27G x 4 11/16" Whitacre spinal needle, a 20G x 36" polyamide nylon bullet-tip closed epidural catheter, and a 5 cc glass loss-of-resistance syringe with metal tip.

The tray also includes commonly used procedural medications and solutions, including Lidocaine HCL 1% 5 mL, Lidocaine HCL 1.5% with epinephrine 1:200,000 5 mL, and sodium chloride. Manufactured by BD, this kit supports efficient setup, sterile technique, and consistent performance in anesthesia environments.

Key Benefits

The BD 405809 Epidural Tray provides essential epidural and spinal components in one organized sterile package, reducing preparation time and improving workflow efficiency.

The Tuohy Weiss epidural needle supports controlled epidural access, while the Whitacre pencil point spinal needle helps reduce tissue trauma during spinal access.

The polyamide nylon epidural catheter provides flexibility and reliable medication delivery. The glass loss-of-resistance syringe with metal tip supports accurate epidural space identification.

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 405809 Epidural Tray is designed for epidural anesthesia, combined spinal-epidural anesthesia, labor analgesia, surgical anesthesia, postoperative pain management, and regional anesthesia applications.

It is commonly used in hospitals, labor and delivery units, operating rooms, surgical centers, and pain management clinics.

Usage Guidelines

Confirm that the tray packaging is intact and sterile before use. Prepare the patient and procedural site according to institutional aseptic protocols.

Use the included epidural needle, spinal needle, catheter, loss-of-resistance syringe, medications, and saline according to accepted neuraxial anesthesia techniques and facility guidelines.

Dispose of all sharps and used components immediately after the procedure according to approved medical waste and sharps disposal protocols.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The BD 405809 Epidural Tray is manufactured under ISO-certified quality management systems and Good Manufacturing Practices.

The product complies with applicable regulatory requirements, including FDA clearance and CE marking where applicable, supporting consistent safety, quality, and clinical performance.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with basic epidural kits, the BD 405809 tray offers a more complete procedural configuration with spinal and epidural access needles, catheter, glass loss-of-resistance syringe, local anesthetic, test dose medication, and saline.

BDs consistent manufacturing standards help ensure dependable component quality, procedural reliability, and efficient anesthesia workflow.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

The BD 405809 Epidural Tray is intended for anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, obstetric anesthesia teams, and pain management specialists.

Typical scenarios include labor epidurals, cesarean section anesthesia, orthopedic surgery, abdominal surgery, postoperative analgesia, and neuraxial pain management procedures.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Use the tray as a sterile, single-use procedural kit and maintain strict aseptic technique throughout the procedure.

Confirm epidural or spinal needle placement using accepted clinical methods before medication administration. Monitor patients according to institutional anesthesia and recovery protocols.

Store the tray in a clean, dry environment and inspect packaging before use to confirm sterility and product integrity.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The BD 405809 Epidural Tray is intended for professional use by trained clinicians experienced in neuraxial anesthesia procedures.

Users should follow institutional protocols for epidural catheter placement, spinal anesthesia, medication handling, infection prevention, and sharps safety. The product is manufactured to meet recognized medical device safety and quality standards.

How to Order

Select the BD 405809 Epidural Tray with 18G Tuohy Weiss Epidural Needle, 27G Whitacre Spinal Needle and 20G Nylon Epidural Catheter and add it to your cart. Complete checkout with your preferred shipping and payment options.

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