Epidural Anesthesia Trays

 

Subcutaneous Tunnelling Device

With the wider application of epidural analgesia in the management of long-term pain relief, the subcutaneous implantation of epidural catheters offers significant advantages to both clinician and patient.

The Portex® Subcutaneous Tunnelling Device is a quality single-use surgical instrument designed to aid the subcutaneous placement of epidural catheters.

• The atraumatic tip prevents damage to the major blood vessels.
• The thin, smooth wall and large internal diameter allows easy passage of the catheter.
• Manufactured from polished surgical quality stainless steel, it can be gently curved to follow the desired pathway through the tissues.
• Offered in a choice of two lengths - 200mm & 350mm
• Subcutaneous implantation reduces the risk of infection in the epidural space, provides security against catheter displacement, particularly in mobile patients, and sites the catheter connection conveniently for infusion of prescribed drugs.