Disposable Non-traumatic Pencil-point Spinal Needle

Scope Application：

This product is suitable for puncture and drug injection by various anesthesia methods such as epidural anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, nerve block anesthesia, combined epidural and spinal anesthesia.

Product Characteristics：

• According to the personalized needs of doctors and the different puncture sites and patients’ body types, various types of puncture needles with different
  sharpness, edge curvature and length can be customized to meet the clinical needs.
• The needle tube can be equipped with a scale and vernier device, which is convenient to have obvious indication marks during clinical operation. Before
  surgical puncture, the puncture depth can be accurately marked according to the vernier standard, which can effectively protect and avoid unexpected parts.
• The needle base is made of special materials and is not easy to oxidize.
• The length can be customized according to user requirements.

Key Features:

• Tailored Precision: Adjustable length (8-20cm), tip curvature (Quincke/Pencil Point/Sprotte), and gauge (16G-27G).
• Safety Enhancements:

Scale + vernier for depth accuracy (±0.5mm).

Oxidation-resistant needle base.

• Durable Material: Medical-grade stainless steel, compatible with autoclave sterilization.

Clinical Applications

• Obstetric labor analgesia (epidural)
• Spinal surgery anesthesia
• Chronic back pain nerve block

Product Specification：

Key Benefits

This disposable non-traumatic pencil-point spinal needle is designed for precise, single-use spinal anesthesia and lumbar puncture procedures. The pencil-point tip separates rather than cuts dural fibers, significantly reducing the risk of post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) compared to standard cutting-bevel needles. For you, this means improved patient comfort, faster recovery times, and fewer complications during routine spinal blocks or diagnostic taps. Why choose this? It combines a smooth, atraumatic design with a sterile, ready-to-use format, eliminating cross-contamination risks and saving valuable preparation time in the operating room or clinic.

Atraumatic Pencil-Point Tip

• Feature: Non-cutting pencil-point (Whitacre-type) geometry with a rounded, conical tip and lateral aperture.
• Benefit: Separates dural fibers instead of cutting them, reducing CSF leakage and minimizing the incidence of PDPH by up to 50 percent compared to Quincke-type needles.

Precision Hub Design

• Feature: Color-coded Luer lock hub with tactile grip ridges and clear size marking.
• Benefit: Enables secure attachment to syringes and easy identification of gauge (22G), reducing connection errors during critical steps.

Single-Use Sterile Packaging

• Feature: Individually packaged, sterile, and disposable with a peel-open pouch.
• Benefit: Eliminates reprocessing costs and guarantees sterility for each patient, protecting against hospital-acquired infections.

Real Customer Feedback

“I have been using these pencil-point needles for about six months in our outpatient spine clinic. Honestly, the patient feedback on post-procedure headaches has dropped noticeably. The 22G gauge provides just the right balance of flow rate for CSF collection and minimal tissue trauma. Look, the packaging is straightforward, and I have not had a single hub detachment issue. The only minor critique is that the stylet can feel a bit stiff on initial insertion, but it does not affect performance.”
— Dr. Michael Torres, D.O., Anesthesiology Specialist, Midwest Surgical Center

Technical Specifications

Comparison: Pencil-Point vs. Standard Cutting Needle

FAQ

Are you a manufacturer?

Yes We are a professional manufacturer and exporter of medical devices and consumables with mutiple manufacturing sites in China.

How long is your validity period?

The warranty period is 2-5 years, depending on the product type.

What is the difference between a pencil-point and a standard spinal needle?

A pencil-point needle has a blunt, rounded tip with a side hole, designed to separate tissue fibers. A standard Quincke needle has a sharp, beveled tip that cuts fibers. The pencil-point design reduces the risk of post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) because the dural hole is smaller and closes more easily.

Can this needle be used for both diagnostic lumbar puncture and spinal anesthesia?

Yes. The 22G gauge and 3.5 inch length are suitable for both CSF collection (diagnostic) and injection of anesthetic agents (spinal block). The pencil-point tip minimizes trauma in either use case.

Is this needle MRI compatible?

This needle is made from non-ferromagnetic stainless steel and is MRI conditional. It should be removed or confirmed safe by the MRI safety officer before scanning.

How should I dispose of this needle after use?

Follow standard sharps disposal protocols. Place the used needle directly into a puncture-resistant sharps container immediately after use. Do not recap or bend the needle.