Smiths Medical 3716-20 - TRAY, SPINAL, LANCET POINT, 22GX3.5", 10/CS

The Smiths Medical 3716-20 Spinal Tray is a convenient procedural solution designed to support spinal access procedures in hospitals, surgical centers, and other qualified clinical environments. It features a 22-gauge, 3.5-inch lancet point spinal needle selected for controlled tissue penetration and dependable access during clinician-directed procedures.

By organizing essential spinal procedure components in a single tray, the Smiths Medical 3716-20 helps simplify preparation, support consistent clinical workflows, and reduce the need to gather individually packaged supplies. The product is supplied in a case containing 10 trays for efficient inventory management.

Key Benefits

• Includes a 22G x 3.5-inch lancet point spinal needle
• Sharp lancet point supports controlled and efficient tissue penetration
• Preconfigured tray helps streamline preparation for spinal procedures
• Reduces the time required to collect individual procedural components
• Supports standardized setup across clinical departments
• Suitable for use by trained healthcare professionals in controlled medical environments
• Packaged 10 trays per case for convenient stocking and distribution

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 3716-20 Spinal Tray is intended for clinical settings where a 22-gauge, 3.5-inch lancet point spinal needle is appropriate according to the prescribed procedure, institutional protocol, and clinician assessment. Potential applications may include diagnostic or therapeutic spinal access procedures performed by properly trained and authorized healthcare professionals.

The tray may be used in operating rooms, anesthesia departments, labor and delivery units, pain management facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, and other appropriately equipped procedural areas. Clinicians should confirm that the included needle dimensions and tray configuration meet the requirements of the patient and planned procedure before use.

Usage Guidelines

Review the product label, package contents, expiration date, and manufacturer instructions before beginning the procedure. Confirm that the tray packaging is sealed and free from punctures, moisture, or other visible damage. Maintain aseptic technique while opening the tray and preparing the procedural field.

The appropriate insertion site, patient position, needle advancement technique, and procedural endpoint must be determined by a qualified healthcare professional. The 22G x 3.5-inch lancet point needle should be handled carefully to preserve tip integrity and reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injury. Dispose of all used sharps and contaminated materials immediately in approved medical waste containers.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 3716-20 should be used in accordance with the manufacturers current labeling, instructions for use, applicable healthcare regulations, and the facilitys infection prevention and sharps safety policies. Product availability, regulatory status, tray contents, and labeling requirements may vary by market.

Healthcare facilities should verify all required regulatory documentation and product specifications before purchasing or placing the tray into clinical service. Do not use the product when the packaging is damaged, the expiration date has passed, or the labeling is incomplete or unreadable.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with assembling separately packaged spinal procedure supplies, the Smiths Medical 3716-20 provides a more organized and efficient approach to procedural preparation. Its preconfigured tray format can help reduce setup variability, simplify inventory control, and minimize the number of individual packages opened before a procedure.

The included 22G x 3.5-inch lancet point spinal needle offers a familiar needle configuration for clinicians who require a cutting-tip design. When comparing this tray with alternative spinal procedure kits, buyers should evaluate needle gauge, needle length, tip style, included components, packaging configuration, clinical preferences, and compatibility with facility protocols.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This spinal tray is intended for anesthesiologists, physicians, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and other credentialed healthcare professionals trained in spinal access procedures. It may also be selected by hospital purchasing teams, surgical supply managers, anesthesia departments, and materials management personnel seeking standardized spinal procedure supplies.

Typical scenarios include planned procedures in operating rooms, outpatient surgical facilities, anesthesia care areas, and specialty departments where a 22G x 3.5-inch lancet point spinal needle is clinically appropriate. Patient selection and procedural suitability must always be determined by the responsible clinician.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store unopened trays in a clean, dry, temperature-controlled environment
• Protect the packaging from moisture, crushing, punctures, and excessive heat
• Rotate inventory according to expiration dates and facility stock procedures
• Inspect the package seal and product labeling before every procedure
• Open the tray immediately before use to support aseptic preparation
• Confirm the needle gauge, length, and tip style before patient contact
• Do not reuse, reprocess, or resterilize single-use components
• Dispose of the needle immediately in an approved sharps container after use

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 3716-20 Spinal Tray is intended for professional medical use and should only be used by personnel with appropriate education, clinical training, and authorization. Spinal access procedures involve risks that may include bleeding, infection, nerve injury, headache, tissue trauma, unsuccessful access, and other patient-specific complications.

Clinicians must evaluate patient anatomy, medical history, contraindications, medications, and procedural requirements before use. Follow universal precautions and applicable infection control practices throughout preparation, use, and disposal. Never recap, bend, break, or manually manipulate a used spinal needle. Refer to the current manufacturer instructions for complete indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and product-specific requirements.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 3716-20 TRAY, SPINAL, LANCET POINT, 22GX3.5", 10/CS and add it to your cart. Complete checkout with your preferred shipping and payment options. For bulk orders, quotes, or further assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312)275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.