BD Spinal Needles BD Spinal Needles are available with either a Whitacre point or aQuincke point. Whitacre Point Features: Designed to spread the dural fibers and help reduce the occurrence of post dural puncture headache Distinct "pop" as the pencil point penetrates the dura Precision-formed side hole helps directional flow of anesthetic agents and helps reduce the possibility of straddling the dura Designed to track straight when advancing through ligaments toward the dura Translucent window hub features contact clarity that helps allow visualization of CSF Needle gauges 24G to 27G Needle lengths 3.50in to 5.00in Quincke Point Features: Key/Slot arrangement of stylet and cannula hubs facilitates proper needle bevel orientation Translucent window hub features contact clarity that helps allow visualization of CSF Fitted stylet reduces tissue coring Needle gauges 18G to 27G Needle lengths 1.00in to 7.00in
