Spinal needles and epidural needles are single-use needles for a neuraxial block. The spinal needle runs from 20G to 27G with a pencil-point or Quincke bevel. The epidural needle is a Tuohy type from 16G to 19G. The combined needle is made in 16G/25G and 18G/27G. The needle is chosen by gauge, length and tip type.
This page is intended for healthcare professionals.
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| Needle (G) | Length (mm) | Type | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinal needle | |||
| 20 | 40 to 200 | Spinal, pencil-point or Quincke | SAN20 |
| 22 | 40 to 200 | Spinal, pencil-point or Quincke | SAN22 |
| 25 | 40 to 200 | Spinal, pencil-point or Quincke | SAN25 |
| 26 | 40 to 200 | Spinal, pencil-point or Quincke | SAN26 |
| 27 | 40 to 200 | Spinal, pencil-point or Quincke | SAN27 |
| Epidural needle, Tuohy | |||
| 16 | 65 to 135 | Epidural, Tuohy | EAN16 |
| 17 | 65 to 135 | Epidural, Tuohy | EAN17 |
| 18 | 65 to 135 | Epidural, Tuohy | EAN18 |
| 19 | 65 to 135 | Epidural, Tuohy | EAN19 |
| Combined spinal epidural needle | |||
| 16 and 25 | Combined, with a twist-lock | CAES1625 | |
| 18 and 27 | Combined, with a twist-lock | CAES1827 | |
The bevel of the spinal needle is chosen at the order.
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Spinal, epidural and combined spinal epidural needles ordered as single items: pencil-point or Quincke spinal needles in 20G to 27G (40 to 200 mm), Tuohy epidural needles in 16G to 19G (65 to 135 mm).
The spinal needle is thinner: 20G to 27G, 40 to 200 mm, with a pencil-point or Quincke bevel. The epidural needle is thicker: a Tuohy type from 16G to 19G, 65 to 135 mm, with depth marks on the shaft and removable wings. The number is the gauge of the needle; the higher the number, the thinner the needle.
The spinal needle is made at 40 to 200 mm, which is 4 to 20 cm or about 1.6 to 7.9 inches. The epidural needle is made at 65 to 135 mm, which is 6.5 to 13.5 cm or about 2.6 to 5.3 inches. The physician decides which length is used in practice.
The Quincke needle is the sharp-tipped spinal needle, and the pencil-point needle is the pencil-tipped one. Both are made, and the tip is chosen at the order. The choice of tip is the physician's decision.
Tuohy is the type of the epidural needle. It has a blunt bevel and a 15 to 30 degree Huber tip, and comes with its stylet. The Tuohy needles on this page are 16G (EAN16), 17G (EAN17), 18G (EAN18) and 19G (EAN19), at 65 to 135 mm, with depth marks on the shaft.
Spinal needle, pencil-point or Quincke bevel, 40 to 200 mm: 20G (SAN20), 22G (SAN22), 25G (SAN25), 26G (SAN26) and 27G (SAN27). Tuohy epidural needle, 65 to 135 mm: 16G (EAN16), 17G (EAN17), 18G (EAN18) and 19G (EAN19). Combined spinal epidural needle: 16G/25G (CAES1625) and 18G/27G (CAES1827). The higher the gauge number, the thinner the needle. Hub colours are not listed on this page.
Yes. The pencil-point and the Quincke bevel are both made, so the tip is picked at the order. The spinal needle also turns freely in its hub through a full turn and locks in the chosen position.
The price depends on the needle type (spinal, epidural or combined), the gauge, the length, the bevel and the quantity. We do not publish a list price on this page. Write to us and we will prepare a quote.
Whitacre and Sprotte are named pencil-point tip designs, and Quincke is the sharp-tipped bevel. This page lists the tip of the spinal needle as pencil-point or Quincke, and it does not name a pencil-point design. Write to us if you need the design of a model.
Write to us. We answer international enquiries from Istanbul and confirm availability, documents and lead times for your country. Use the Request an export quote button in the Export and Bulk Orders section of this page, and give the needle type (spinal, epidural or combined), the gauge, the length, the bevel and the quantity. We do not publish a list price on this page. The HS (customs tariff) code is confirmed with the quote.
Based in Istanbul, Türkiye, we supply hospitals nationwide and answer international enquiries. Ask us about availability, documentation and lead times in your country.
Updated: 09.11.2026
