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Epidural Needles

CIA Medical is a leading provider of medical and surgical supplies. See our list of epidural needles and prices below. Order online, call us at (312) 275-5850, or get a 2-hour custom quote by filling the form on this page.

What Is an Epidural Needle?

An epidural needle, which may be referred to by various names like Tuohy needle and Hustead needle, is a specific type of needle which is inserted into the epidural space around the spinal cord and used for the insertion of epidural catheters.

The kind of epidural needles used today were first invented in the 1940s by a Seattle dentist named Ralph L. Huber. Edward Boyce Tuohy, a US anesthesiologist, later popularized the usage of the needles and lent his name to them.

These needles are vital for helping with the insertion of epidural catheters, which are often used during childbirth to deliver anesthesia into the epidural space around the space and ease the pain and discomfort that people feel while delivering a child. 

Epidural needles and epidural processes are also used during different types of surgery and during the recovery process after some operations.

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BD  #405190

BD #405190, NEEDLE EPIDURAL 18X5 WEISS 10/BX 5BX/CA

$616.92 per CASE

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BD  #405018

BD #405018, Needle 18gx3-1/2" Perisafe Tuohy Epidural Short Shelf Pk 10/Bx, 5 BX/CA

$447.29 per CASE

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BD  #405092

BD #405092, NEEDLE EPIDURAL 17X3.5 TUOHY 10/BX 5BX/CA

$284.49 per CASE

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BD  #405188

BD #405188, NEEDLE EPIDURAL 18X3.5 WEISS, 50/CS

$297.08 per CASE

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BD  #405191

BD #405191, NEEDLE EPIDURAL 17X3.5 WEISS, 50/CS

$297.08 per CASE

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BD  #405191

BD #405191, NEEDLE EPIDURAL 17X3.5 WEISS 10/BX 5BX/CA

$297.08 per CASE

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BD  #405188

BD #405188, NEEDLE EPIDURAL 18G 3 1/2IN 10/BX 5BX/CS

$297.08 per CASE

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BD  #405018

BD #405018, NEEDLE EPIDURAL 18X3-1/2, 50/CS

$307.33 per CASE

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B Braun #332171

B Braun #332171, Needle 22gx3" Perifix Tuohy Epidural Clear Hub 25/Ca

$404.67 per CASE

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B Braun #332166

B Braun #332166, Needle Touhy Epidural 18x3.5 25/CS

$375.01 per CASE

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BD  #405186

BD #405186, Needle Epidural 20gx3-1/2" 10/BX

$150.15 per BOX

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Avanos Medical #18324

Avanos Medical #18324, Needle Tuohy Epidural 20Gx4.5 25/CS

$393.75 per CASE

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BD  #405028

BD #405028, Needle 20gx3-1/2" Perisafe Tuohy Epidural Modified Point 10/Bx, 5 BX/CA

$447.29 per CASE

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Myco Medical Supplies #TUFW20G351

Myco Medical Supplies #TUFW20G351, Needle Epidural Tuohy Fix Wing 20Gx3.5" 25/BX

$120.45 per BOX

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B Braun #332166

B Braun #332166, Needle Touhy Epidural 18x3.5 25/CS

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Avanos Medical #183A07

Avanos Medical #183A07, Needle Epidural Touhy 18Gx3.5 25/CS

$305.55 per CASE

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Myco Medical Supplies #TU22G351

Myco Medical Supplies #TU22G351, Needle 22gx3-1/2" Tuohy Epidural Plastic Hub Short Black 25/Bx, 4 BX/CA

$595.76 per CASE

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Avanos Medical #18313

Avanos Medical #18313, Needle Epidural Touhy 22Gx3.15" 25/CS

$313.82 per CASE

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Halyard Health #183A021

Halyard Health #183A021, NEEDLE EPIDURAL TUOHY ST

$330.00 per CASE

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Myco Medical Supplies #TUFW17G351

Myco Medical Supplies #TUFW17G351, Needle Spinal Epidural Integra 17Gx3.5" 25/Bx

$115.50 per BOX

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B Braun #332165

B Braun #332165, Needle Hustead Epideral 18gx3.5 25/CS

$375.01 per CASE

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Halyard Health #18386

Halyard Health #18386, NEEDLE TUOHY EPIDURAL

$458.99 per BOX

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Arrow International #AN-05505

Arrow International #AN-05505, Needle Epidural 17gx5" Custom 25/CS

$473.40 per CASE

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Arrow International #AN-05501

Arrow International #AN-05501, Needle Epidural TW w/cm Mark 17gx3.5" 100/CS

$1,185.80 per CASE

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Arrow International #AN-02017

Arrow International #AN-02017, Needle 17gx3-7/8" Continuous Epidural Dull Hustead 100/Ca

$1,038.31 per CASE

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Hakko #3-2150-22

Hakko #3-2150-22, Needle Tuohy Epidural 22Gx3.5" Ea

$21.50 EACH

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Dr. Japan #TU22G251

Dr. Japan #TU22G251, Needle Epidural Tuohy Disp 22Gx2.5" 25/BX

$201.55 per BOX

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Hakko #3-2150-20

Hakko #3-2150-20, Needle Touhey Epidural 20Gx3.5" Ea

$21.50 EACH

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Myco Medical Supplies #TU16G351

Myco Medical Supplies #TU16G351, Needle Tuohy Epidural 16gx3.5" 25/BX

$167.21 per BOX

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BD  #405191

BD #405191, Needle Epidural Weiss 17Gx3.5" 10x5/CS

$559.26 per CASE

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BD  #405092

BD #405092, Needle 17gx3-1/2" Perisafe Tuohy Epidural Modified Point 10/Bx, 5 BX/CA

$466.74 per CASE

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Rusch #1401

Rusch #1401, Needle Epidural Tuohy 17x6 10/BX

$366.12 per BOX

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Halyard Health #18324

Halyard Health #18324, Needle Tuohy Epidural 20Gx4.5 25/CS

$240.38 per CASE

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Arrow International #AN-02017

Arrow International #AN-02017, Needle 17gx3-7/8" Continuous Epidural Dull Hustead 100/Ca

$1,218.34 per CASE

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B Braun #332166

B Braun #332166, NEEDLE EPIDURAL 18GAX3.5IN

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Myco Medical Supplies #TU17G351

Myco Medical Supplies #TU17G351, NEEDLE EPIDURAL 17GX3.5IN TUOHY 25/BX 4/CA

$243.75 per CASE

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Halyard Health #18302

Halyard Health #18302, Needle 20gx2-1/2" Epidural Touhy 25/Ca

$271.53 per CASE

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B Braun #332180

B Braun #332180, Needle Touhy Epid 17gx3.5 17Gx3.5" 25/BX

$385.69 per BOX

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Myco Medical Supplies #TU18G601

Myco Medical Supplies #TU18G601, Needle Epidural Tuohy 18Gx6" 25/BX

$363.40 per BOX

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Myco Medical Supplies #TU17G601

Myco Medical Supplies #TU17G601, Needle Epidural Tuohy 17Gx6" Disp 25/BX

$397.30 per BOX

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How Does an Epidural Needle Work?

Epidural needles are used during epidural procedures. These procedures usually begin with the patient either seated and leaning forwards or lying on their side, providing access to the back. An IV line or drip is usually given to the patient to supply fluids during the epidural procedure, and a local anesthetic will be used to numb the insertion site. The epidural needle can then be used to puncture the skin and guide the epidural catheter into the patient's back. Once the catheter is in place, the needle is retracted, leaving the catheter in position to supply pain relieving medication.

Epidural Needle Sizes 

Epidural needles need to be relatively long, as they have to penetrate quite far into the body to reach the epidural space and guide the catheter into position. These needles can vary in length, ranging from 3 to 5", on average.

Epidural Needle Types

There are various types of epidural needle which have slightly different designs and benefits. The Tuohy needle is regarded as the standard epidural needle, but other varieties exist like the Crawford needle, Hustead needle, Weiss needle, and Wagner needle. These needles tend to have different levels of sharpness and slightly different shaped tips.

Epidural Needle Uses

As explained above, epidural needles are used exclusively for epidural procedures, which is when a catheter is inserted into the epidural space around the spine to deliver pain relieving medication into the body. This is most commonly done when a woman is giving birth to ease pain and discomfort, but may also be used during some types of surgery or in other situations.

Epidural Needle Suppliers

BD, B Braun, and Halyard Health are some of the top suppliers of epidural needles.

Buy Wholesale Epidural Needles Online at CIA Medical

CIA Medical is a name you can rely on for top quality wholesale medical supplies, including epidural needles in various types and sizes. We offer some of the most competitive prices and one of the largest selections of medical wholesale goods in the world. Take a look at our full range and place your order with confidence at CIA Medical.