Epimed develops and manufactures several versions of specialty epidural needles. Our needles are designed to reduce the risk of potential needle-catheter complications, such as catheter shearing. Our line of epidural needles includes the patented RX Coudé®, RX-2 along with the FIC, and R.K.™ needles. The needles are radiopaque with visible depth markings and have printed arrows on the hub indicating the direction of the bevel to assist in placement.
RX-2™ Coudé®
The patented RX-2™ Needles are created with a blunt, obturating stylet that extends beyond the tip of the needle to protect the cutting edge during placement or rotation. These needles are radiopaque with visible depth markings and have printed arrows on the hub to indicate the direction of the curve and bevel. All RX-2™ Coudé® Epidural Needles are packaged with attachable wings.
| 15g | RX-2™ Coudé® Introducers | |
| Code | Length | Use with |
| 107-1415 | 3.5” (89mm) | 19g Racz® catheter |
| 16g | RX-2™ Coudé® Introducers | |
| Code | Length | Use with |
| 107-1416 | 3.5” (89mm) | 19g Racz® catheter |
| 18g | RX-2™ Coudé® Introducers | |
| Code | Length | Use with |
| 107-1418 | 3.5” (89mm) | 21g Racz® catheter |
RX Coudé®
The patented RX Epidural Needles is designed for precise 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 have printed arrows on the hub to indicate the direction of the curve and bevel. All RX Needles are packaged with attachable wings.
| 15g | RX Coudé® Introducers | |
| Code | Length | Use with |
| 105-1415 | 3.5” (89mm) | 19g Racz® catheter |
| 105-1515 | 4.5” (114mm) | 19g Racz® catheter |
| 16g | RX Coudé® Introducers | |
| Code | Length | Use with |
| 105-1416 | 3.5” (89mm) | 19g Racz® catheter |
| 18g | RX Coudé® Introducers | |
| Code | Length | Use with |
| 105-1418 | 3.5” (89mm) | 21g Racz® catheter |
RX-2™ Coudé® for spinal cord stimulation (SCS) lead placement
The patented 14g RX-2™ Coudé® Epidural Needle is manufactured with a blunt, obturating stylet that extends beyond the tip of the needle, displacing tissue and structures away from the cutting edge during advancement and rotation. These needles are radiopaque with visible depth markings and have printed arrows on the hub, indicating the direction of the curve and bevel. All 14g RX-2® Coudé® Epidural Needles are packaged with attachable wings.
| 14g | RX-2™ Coudé® Introducers | |
| Code | Length | Use with |
| 107-1314 | 4.0” (102mm) | SCS |
| 107-1614 | 6.0” (152mm) | SCS |
| 14g | RX Coudé® Introducers | |
| Code | Length | Use with |
| 105-1314 | 4.0” (102mm) | SCS |
| 105-1614 | 6.0” (152mm) | SCS |
