E-Cath II & E-Cath II Plus

Continuous Nerve Blocks as Simple as a Single Shot Technique

NRFit Syringes
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E-Cath II & E-Cath II Plus

Continuous Nerve Blocks as Simple as a Single Shot Technique

NRFit Syringes
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Woman at conference showing Pajunk product

E-Cath® II

The new E-Cath and E-Cath Plus combine the best of clinical experience and the latest technical expertise. All updates take place at the hub: the E-Cath II has a simplifed release mechanism, a bayonet lock with an audible and tactile 'click' and smaller profile hub for increased patient comfort. The slim design of the new E-Cath II facilitates the fixation of the catheter with an Epi-Guard.

Pajunk's E-Cath is a catheter-over-needle (CON) system developed with Dr. Ban Tsui that addresses the complex challenges of Continuous Nerve Blocks (CNB): catheter kinking, leakage, migration, and dislocation.

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Overview of key advantages

Self-Priming System

As a result of the proximal opening, during injection, anesthetic flows between the outer wall of the E-Cath and the inner wall of the indwelling catheter, improving ultrasound visibility

Bayonet Lock

Connection between the indwelling catheter, puncture needle and E-Cath and can be verified with a tactile and audible 'click'

Two Catheter Layers

Double layered design of E-Catheter and indwelling cannula forms a stable and safe double lumen ensuring an unhindered flow of the anesthetic and increases kink resistance

Placement

Catheter placement is easy as single shot

Reduced Risk of Leakage

Catheter-Over-Needle technique (CON) reduces the risk of leakage and minimizes catheter dislocation

Optimized Ultrasound Visibility

Optimized ultrasound visibility of needle tip, needle shaft, and catheter

E-Cath® II Plus

The E-Cath II Plus has a steel wire reinforced E-Catheter that protrudes 15mm past the indwelling catheter for easy placement beyond the nerve. The E-Cath II Plus catheter is closed tip with three lateral openings for optimized 360° distribution of the anesthetic. The extra length can compensate for minor tissue movement reducing the chance of catheter migration.

As with the E-Cath II, the E-Cath II Plus features a slim design which facilitates the fixation of the catheter with an Epi-Guard.

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Overview of key advantages

Extended Catheter

E-catheter tip protrudes 15mm past the indwelling catheter

Closed Tip Catheter

Steel wire reinforced, closed tip E-Catheter with three lateral openings for optimized 360° distribution of anesthetic

Bayonet Lock

Connection between the indwelling catheter, puncture needle and E-Cath and can be verified with a tactile and audible 'click'

Self-Priming System

As a result of the proximal opening, anesthetic flows between the outer wall of the E-Cath and the inner wall of the indwelling catheter during injection improving ultrasound visibility

Two Catheter Layers

Double layered design of E-Catheter and indwelling cannula forms a stable and safe double lumen ensuring an unhindered flow of the anesthetic and increases kink resistance

Features & Advantages

1. Self Priming System
  • As a result of the proximal opening, anesthetic flows between the outer wall of the E-Cath and the inner wall of the indwelling catheter during injection
  • Minimizes artifacts and improves ultrasound visibility

2. Bayonet Lock
  • Ensures a secure connection between the indwelling catheter and the puncture needle and E-Cath
  • The puncture needle is preassemble and ready for use
  • Engagement can be verified by audible and tactile “click” feedback
  • Enables one-handed and ergonomic use
3. Two Catheter Layers
  • Together with the indwelling catheter, the E-Cath forms a stable and safe double lumen
  • Supports the kink resistance of the E-Cath
  • Designed to contribute to a uniform flow of the anesthetic
4. Integrated Injection Tubing
  • Permanently secured on the E-Cath and needle hub
  • Injection takes place directly and safely via the injection tube, no additional handling required
  • Reduces the risk of leakage
5. Sealed Puncture Site
  • The puncture site is sealed by the indwelling catheter as it has a larger outer diameter than the puncture needle
  • After removal of the puncture needle, the tension in the tissue is maintained
  • The risk of leakage2 and dislocation3 is reduced
6. Distal Opening
  • Additional outlet at the end of the indwelling catheter enables continuous flow of the anesthetic, even if the distal opening is blocked
  • Improves 360° distribution of the anesthetic

Features & Advantages

1. Self Priming System
  • As a result of the proximal opening, anesthetic flows between the outer wall of the E-Cath and the inner wall of the indwelling catheter during injection
  • Minimizes artifacts and improves ultrasound visibility.

2. Bayonet Lock
  • Ensures a secure connection between the indwelling catheter and the puncture needle and E-Cath
  • The puncture needle is preassemble and ready for use
  • Engagement can be verified by audible and tactile “click” feedback
  • Enables one-handed and ergonomic use
3. Two Catheter Layers
  • Together with the indwelling catheter, the E-Cath forms a stable and safe double lumen
  • Supports the kink resistance of the E-Cath
  • Designed to contribute to a uniform flow of the anesthetic
4. Integrated Injection Tubing
  • Permanently secured on the E-Cath and needle hub
  • Injection takes place directly and safely via the injection tube, no additional handling required
  • Reduces the risk of leakage
5. Sealed Puncture Site
  • The puncture site is sealed by the indwelling catheter as it has a larger outer diameter than the puncture needle
  • After removal of the puncture needle, the tension in the tissue is maintained.
  • The risk of leakage2 and dislocation3 is reduced
6. Distal Opening
  • Additional outlet at the end of the indwelling catheter enables continuous flow of the anesthetic, even if the distal opening is blocked
  • Improves 360° distribution of the anesthetic
7. Integrated Stainless Steel Reinforcement (E-Cath II Plus)
  • The E-Cath II Plus has an integrated stainless steel reinforcement at the proximal end
  • Designed to facilitate placement of the E-Cath
8. Closed Tip, 3 Proximal Openings (E-Cath II Plus)
  • Optimizes the 360° distribution of the anesthetic

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E-Cath II

Echogenic open tip catheter with echogenic and stimulating facet tip needle

Indwelling catheter Working length:
Indwelling catheter + E-Cath II
E-Catheter Item no. NRFit Item no. Purchasing Unit Fixolong & Filter MDALL License
18G x 50mm (2") 52mm 20G 301185-40E 301165-40E 10 74335
18G x 80mm (3 1/5") 82mm 20G 311185-40E 311165-40E 10 74335
18G x 100mm (4") 102mm 20G 361185-40E 10 74335

E-Cath II Plus

Echogenic, metal reinforced, extended E-Catheter (15mm) with closed tip and three lateral openings accompanied by an echogenic and stimulating, facet tip needle

Indwelling catheter Working length:
Indwelling catheter + E-Cath II
E-Catheter Plus Item no. NRFit Item no. Purchasing Unit Fixolong & Filter MDALL License
18G x 50mm (2") 65mm 20G 301185-41E 10 74335
18G x 80mm (3 1/4") 95mm 20G 311185-41E 10 74335

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