BD Quincke Spinal Needle 405184 - 18G x 3.5" (90mm), Pink Hub

BD Quincke Spinal Needle | 18G x 3.5" | 405184

The BD 405184 is a large-bore spinal access instrument engineered for 2026 standards in high-volume fluid management. Featuring a robust 18-gauge profile, this needle is the clinical standard for procedures where rapid Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) return is paramount or where the administration of high-viscosity contrast media is required.

Utilizing the classic Quincke sharp-bevel point, the 405184 provides distinct tactile feedback during dural penetration. Its Regular Wall construction ensures maximum column strength, allowing the clinician to maintain a predictable trajectory even when navigating the challenging anatomy often encountered in bariatric or trauma patients.

Key Performance Features

• High-Flow 18G Lumen: The large internal diameter is specifically designed to facilitate rapid CSF evacuation and the effortless injection of viscous diagnostic agents, such as those used in myelography.

• Quincke Bevel Precision: The sharp, pointed tip is ground to exacting tolerances to ensure clean penetration with minimal resistance, providing the "click" or "pop" sensation that signifies successful dural entry.

• Translucent Luer-Lok™ Hub: The "pink" color-coded hub is translucent, providing a clear "window" for immediate visualization of CSF flashback, which is critical for confirming proper placement in the subarachnoid space.

• Key/Slot Stylet Alignment: A mechanical keyway in the hub ensures the stylet is always perfectly aligned with the needle bevel. This prevents tissue coring during insertion and ensures the needle remains patent.

• Maximum Column Strength: The heavy-gauge stainless steel prevents needle deflection and bowing, even when encountering calcified ligaments or dense subcutaneous tissue.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: BD (Becton Dickinson)

• Product Code: 405184

• Gauge: 18G

• Length: 3.5 inches (90 mm)

• Tip Type: Quincke Point (Sharp Bevel)

• Hub Color: Pink (Standardized 18G)

• Wall Type: Regular Wall

• Safety: Latex-free, BPA-free, and DEHP-free

• Format: Sterile, Single-Use, Disposable

Clinical & Institutional Advantages

• Procedural Efficiency: The high flow rate significantly reduces the time required for CSF sample collection and pressure monitoring, increasing throughput in high-volume clinics.

• Diagnostic Versatility: Ideal for a wide range of procedures, including therapeutic spinal taps for pressure relief, myelography, and specialized drug delivery.

• Institutional Value: Sourcing genuine BD overstock provides access to the industry-leading spinal needle brand while significantly reducing the cost-per-case for essential trauma and diagnostic supplies.

Ideal Applications

• Emergency Medicine: Rapid relief of idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

• Interventional Radiology: Efficient injection of contrast media for spinal imaging.

• Neurology: Diagnostic lumbar punctures requiring large-volume fluid collection.

• Bariatric Care: Navigating deep tissue where smaller gauge needles may lack sufficient rigidity.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Genuine BD Overstock.

• Packaging: Original OEM individual sterile peel-pack; factory seals are 100% intact.

• Expiration: Long-dated inventory (typically 2028 or later).

• Storage: Guaranteed factory-sharp and sterile. Maintained in a climate-controlled, medical-grade environment to ensure the mechanical integrity and sterile barrier are preserved.