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SCA Epidural Introducer

The Spinal Cord Access (SCA^tm) Introducer, which incorporates a 17-G Touhy convered by a radiopaque cannula, has a pre-formed bend to enhance directability. The cannula is the protecting feature that allows the physician to manipulate the catheter without the fear of shearing.

Featuring:

No catheter shearing
Safe catheter exchange and manipulation
Safe Access to Epidural Space
Close Fit Around Needle
Smooth Introduction
Centle curve for guided access

Product Details:

6.5F O.D., 4.5F I.D. Packaged with one 3.5'', 17 G Epidural needle radiopaque material Packaged 5 per box Catalog # SCA-A-60 For one time use only U.S. Patented See Instructions for use

Product Information

• Sterile non-pyrogenic unless package opened or damaged.
• US Patent Issued.
• For one time use only.
• Read Instructions before use.
• Sterilizer conditions for EtO turn purple indicator green.

Features

• Easy access to the epidural space for Infusion of drug.
• Used to safely Insert a Spinal Cord Stimulation Catheter.
• Reduced risk in shearing of catheters when passed through the SCA^® Epidural Introducer.

Instructions For Use

1. Using sterile technique, remove package contents.
2. Visually inspect the SCA^® Epidural introducer and needle for integrity. Distal end of the SCA Epidural Introducer should be smooth and free of burrs.
3. Orient the curve of the introducer with the curve on the needle. Carefully slide the needle all the way into the SCA^® Epidural Introducer. The bevel on the tip of the needle and curve on the SCA Epidural Introducer should always be oriented in the same direction.
4. Visually verify that the tip of the SCA^® Epidural Introducer aligns with the opening of the needle bevel.
5. With desired technique, place the SCA^® Epidural Introducer and needle. Apply force to the hub of the needle when inserting the introducer and needle. Test to confirm proper placement using desired technique. Remove obturator and needle.
6. The SCA^® Epidural Introducer is radiopaque and can be verified by fluoroscopy.
7. The direction of the curved end of the SCA^® Epidural Introducer aligns with a wing on the luer.
8. Pass desired approved catheter through the SCA^® Epidural Introducer.
9. Remove SCA^® Epidural Introducer from patient at conclusion of procedure.

Contraindications:

• anomolies of the vertebrel column
• infection at the injection site
• coagulation abnormalities
• scarring at the insertion site

Warning:

1. Do not re-insert the needle after the SCA^® Epidural Introducer is positioned. This may cause the SCA^® Epidural Introducer damage.
2. For use with approved catheters only.
3. Do not use if package is opened or damaged.

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