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Epimed® International Corporation, manufactures medical devices for Pain Management and Regional Cryoanalgesia products.
Cryoanalgesia is an effective minimally invasive technique used to treat many pain conditions by freezing the affected nerve, allowing for nerve function and structure regeneration.
Along with the PainBlocker™ System, Epimed’s Cryoanalgesia line will feature reusable hemispherical and trocar probes, introducer cannulas, grounding pads, sterilization trays and mobile cart.
Racz®Catheters
R.E.C
19g – 33.25″ (84.5cm)
R.E.C™ is the original spring catheter that started it all. This catheter has a basic low friction coating. Standard continuous epidural applications: obstetric (L&D), surgical regional anesthesia, postoperative pain management (acute), chronic pain applications and epidural blood patch.
BREVI-KATH
19g – 14″ (35,5cm)
Heavy duty catheter body and soft tip in a convenient 14” length. Designed for greater durability and ease in placement. Precise directional control (1:1 torque). Epidural or transforaminal infusion.
BREVI-XL
19g – 14″ (35,5cm)
The XL style catheter tip provides maximum control and stability. Selectable XL tip orientation (i.e. firm or soft) allows similar tip softness as the standard BREVI-KATH® when the stylet is retracted. Specifically designed for situations where there is extensive epidural scarring, adhesions, implants or hardware.
BREVI-XL/2
19g – 14″ (35,5cm)
Similar to the Brevi-XL™ but packaged with an additional stylet to offer more options for success during the procedure. The additional stylet that is matched to each specific catheter length is alternately exchanged to provide curve or straight catheter directability. Designed for greater durability and ease in placement. Precise directional control (1:1 torque).
BREVI-STF
19g – 14″ (35,5cm)
Derived from the BREVI-XL™ with the largest available stylet for added stiffness. This catheter maintains a round, deflective, atraumatic tip. Precise directional control (1:1 torque). Epidural placement for hard to reach situations.
VERSA-KATH
21g – 12″ (30.5cm)
21g – 24″ (61cm)
The VERSA-KATH® is designed for cervical epidural and transforaminal placement. Reduced size but styleted with the same 1:1 torque and directability. Due to its slim design, the VERSA-KATH® can be introduced through an 18g RX Coudé® needle.
TUN-L-KATH
19g – 33.25″ (84.5cm)
Firm, directable catheter body. Round, deflective atraumatic tip. Designed for greater durability and ease in placement. Precise directional control (1:1 torque). Epidural infusion, specifically where scarring or adhesions are in the epidural space, may make placement difficult, i.e. failed back surgery, disc disruption, spinal stenosis, etc.
TUN-L-XL
19g – 33.25″ (84.5cm)
The XL style catheter tip provides maximum control and stability. Selectable XL tip orientation allows similar tip softness as the standard TUN-L-KATH® when the stylet is retracted. Designed for greater durability and ease in placement for situations where there is extensive epidural scarring, adhesions or abnormal spinal anatomy.
TUN-L-XL/24
19g – 24″ (61cm)
Similar to the TUN-L-XL™ but packaged with two stylets that match to each specific catheter length. Dual stylet feature is beneficial when the first stylet becomes bent during difficult placements. Recommended for patients with adhesions at several levels.
Epidural Introducer Needles
RX
RX-2
The patented RX-2™ blunt obturating stylet extends from the tip to push tissue structures away from the cutting edge during needle rotation. Simply place the luer lock obturating stylet into the RX™ Coudé® Needle after epidural placement is confirmed. The RX-2™ is available in 14g, 15g, 16g and 18g at multiple lengths.
RX Coudé
The patented RX Coudé® Epidural Needle can help needle tip placement and positioning of epidural catheters. The RX Coudé®can be positioned so that the front bevel forms a flat surface parallel to the ligamentum flavum and the dura, limiting the chance of dural puncture. Once epidural placement is confirmed, the needle can be rotated towards your target site. The RX rear heel is rounded to resist catheter shearing during placement. The RX is available in 14g, 15g, 16g and 18g at multiple lengths.
RX Straight
The patented RX Epidural Needle is designed to help needle tip placement and positioning of epidural catheters. The bevel opening at the distal tip is shorter than a standard Tuohy Needle. The RX rear heel is rounded to resist catheter shearing during placement. These needles are radiopaque with visible depth markings and arrows printed on the hub to indicate direction of the bevel.
R.K.™ & FIC
R.K.
Developed by Epimed, the R.K.™ Epidural Needle is a modified Tuohy Epidural Needle with an opened and dulled rear heel to allow safer catheter passage. A large triangle is printed on the hub in the direction of the bevel to assist in correct placement.
FIC
The Flexible Introducer Cannula (FIC) is a 3.5” radiopaque low friction (fluoropolymer) sheath over a 17g Tuohy needle. The Introducer cannula is shear resistant providing fault free catheter access and manipulation into the epidural space.
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