- Condition: Factory New
- Warranty: Not Available
- Weight: 1.14 lb
- Extremely easy to thread and remove
- Kink and stretch resistant
- Not made with latex
- Safely and securely anchor with the Perifix Catheter Connector
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MFR:
B. Braun
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 333520
- Phone: (800) 227-2862
Frequently asked questions
Is the catheter resistant to kinking and stretching?
Yes, the B. Braun Perifix Catheter is specifically engineered for superior reliability and performance. It is constructed from durable Polyamide (Classic Nylon) and is designed to be highly resistant to both kinking and stretching.
This robust design ensures the catheter maintains its integrity throughout the procedure, enhancing its ease of handling, threading, and removal.
Is the catheter optimized for secure anchoring?
Yes, the B. Braun Perifix Catheter is specifically designed for safe and secure fixation during epidural procedures. It offers reliable performance through:
- Secure Anchoring: The catheter is optimized for safe and secure anchoring when integrated with the compatible Perifix Catheter Connector system.
- Durability: Constructed from Polyamide (classic nylon), the material is engineered to be highly kink and stretch resistant, ensuring procedural integrity and stable placement after successful anchoring.
- Ease of Use: This robust design facilitates both extremely easy threading and smooth removal.
Is this catheter highly kink and stretch resistant?
Yes, this B. Braun Perifix Epidural Catheter is specifically engineered for maximum reliability during use. It is constructed from durable, high-performance Polyamide (Nylon) material, making it highly resistant to both kinking and stretching for reliable drug delivery.
Are the Perifix catheters supplied sterile?
Yes, the B. Braun Perifix Epidural Anesthesia Catheters are supplied sterile and ready for immediate clinical use. They are packaged 25 units per case and boast a 36-month shelf life.
Key features emphasizing safety and performance include:
- High Durability: Made from classic polyamide (Nylon), the catheter is highly resistant to both kinking and stretching.
- Material Safety: The components are manufactured without concerning additives, ensuring they are free from latex, BPA, DEHP, and PVC.
Is this catheter easy to thread and remove?
The B. Braun Perifix Epidural Anesthesia Catheter is specifically engineered for superior handling during medical procedures, emphasizing ease of use and reliability.
Key features supporting its performance include:
- Exceptional Ease of Use: The catheter is designed to be extremely easy to thread into the epidural space and simple to remove when the procedure is complete, enhancing procedural efficiency.
- Enhanced Durability: Constructed from classic Polyamide (nylon), the catheter offers robust resistance to kinking and stretching, ensuring reliable performance throughout placement.
- Secure Anchoring: It is designed to safely and securely connect and anchor using the specified Perifix Catheter Connector.
- Material Safety: This sterile catheter’s components are free from common materials of concern, including BPA, DEHP, natural rubber, PVC, and latex.
Is the catheter length 40 inches?
Yes, the B. Braun Perifix Epidural Anesthesia Catheter has a standard length of 40 inches.
This length is consistent across all available options, including the 19 Ga and 20 Ga sizes, and open, closed, or styleted closed tip configurations.
The catheter is made from durable Polyamide (classic nylon) and is engineered for high performance, featuring strong resistance to kinking and stretching for reliable placement and retrieval.
What gauge sizes and tip configurations are available?
The B. Braun Perifix Epidural Anesthesia Catheter is offered in various configurations to meet specific clinical requirements. The available options include:
- Gauge Sizes: The catheter is available in 19 Ga and 20 Ga.
- Tip Configurations: Shoppers can select between Open Tip and Closed Tip configurations.
- Specialized Option: A Styleted Closed Tip configuration is specifically available for the 20 Ga size. The addition of a stylet enhances stiffness to assist with easier threading and reliable positioning.
Is the catheter free from concerning materials?
Yes, the B. Braun Perifix Epidural Anesthesia Catheter is manufactured with material safety in mind, prioritizing patient well-being and minimizing the risk of sensitivities. The components are explicitly manufactured free from the following substances:
- Natural Rubber Latex
- BPA (Bisphenol A)
- DEHP
- PVC
Instead, the high-performance catheter is constructed using durable Polyamide (Nylon), engineered to be kink and stretch resistant for reliable threading and removal.
Does the catheter have a long shelf life?
Yes, the B. Braun Perifix Epidural Anesthesia Catheter has an excellent shelf life of 36 months. This extended duration ensures the product remains sterile, viable, and ready for immediate use in medical settings.
Is the catheter made from safe, quality materials?
Yes, the B. Braun Perifix Catheter is constructed from durable, high-performance Polyamide (nylon), a material known for reliability in epidural procedures.
This catheter is designed with a focus on both quality handling and patient safety:
- Durability and Performance: The design provides strong resistance to both kinking and stretching, enhancing procedural efficiency and ease of handling during threading and removal.
- Safety Profile: The components are manufactured without several common materials of concern. They are free from:
- BPA
- DEHP
- PVC
- Natural rubber or latex
- Condition: The catheter is supplied sterile for immediate medical application.