DuraFlex® Anesthesia Catheter

Portex® epidural catheters have been recognized as a leader in the catheter industry for decades. Available in nylon, Teflon®, and wire reinforced configurations, all are designed to provide strength and flexibility. Portex® nylon catheters have high tensile strength, atraumatic tip design, and are kink and shear resistant. Portex® epidural catheters are available in many standard and custom epidural tray configurations. Common catheters are also available in stand-alone packaging.

Ordering Information

Minimum order quantity: 1


Please see the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of the indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions.

Product Benefits

  • Available stand-alone or in trays
  • Available with atraumatic tip design
  • Nylon catheters are shear and kink resistant
  • Open-end and closed-ended multiport styles
Product Specifications

For Use with 16G & 17G Epidural Needles - DuraFlex® Plus Wire Reinforced Catheters with Luer Connector

Reorder Code Tip Configuration Radiopaque Box Quantity
4917S-17 Open Ended Yes 10
4917SM-17 Closed Ended Multiport Yes 10
Notes: All standard catheter configurations include the following components: Catheter Connector, Threading Assist Guide, Epidural Catheter Label.

For Use with 16G & 17G Epidural Needles - DuraFlex® Wire Reinforced Catheter with Luer Connector

Reorder Code Tip Configuration Radiopaque Box Quantity
4917M-19 Closed Ended Multiport Yes 10
Notes: All standard catheter configurations include the following components: Catheter Connector, Threading Assist Guide, Epidural Catheter Label.

For Use with 16G & 17G Epidural Needles - Nylon Catheters with Luer Connector

Reorder Code Tip Configuration Styleted Radiopaque Box Quantity
4910-16/17 Closed Ended Multiport - - 10
4916-16/17 Closed Ended Multiport Yes - 10
4918-16/17 Closed Ended Multiport Yes - 10
Notes: All standard catheter configurations include the following components: Catheter Connector, Threading Assist Guide, Epidural Catheter Label.

For Use with 18G Epidural Needles - Nylon Catheters with Luer Connector

Reorder Code Tip Configuration Styleted Radiopaque Box Quantity
11770-01 Open Ended - Yes 25
11771-01 Closed Ended Multiport - Yes 25
15243-01 Open Ended Yes Yes 25
4910-18 Closed Ended Multiport - - 10
4912-18 Closed Ended Multiport - Yes 10
4916-18 Closed Ended Multiport Yes - 10
4919-18 Open Ended Yes Yes 10
Notes: Notes: All standard catheter configurations include the following components: Catheter Connector, Threading Assist Guide, Epidural Catheter Label.

For Use with 18G Epidural Needles - Teflon Catheter with Luer Connector

Reorder Code Tip Configuration Styleted Radiopaque Box Quantity
6947-02 Open Ended Yes Yes 25
Notes: Notes: Notes: All standard catheter configurations include the following components: Catheter Connector, Threading Assist Guide, Epidural Catheter Label.

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