The Portex Epidural Minipack System 1 – 16G is a compact epidural procedure kit from Portex (Smiths Medical), designed to provide the essential components required for epidural catheter placement and administration. The product reference for this configuration is 100/391/116 / SM100/391/116CZ.
This configuration includes a 16G × 80 mm Tuohy epidural needle, a nylon epidural catheter with connector and guide, a 10 mL loss-of-resistance (LOR) syringe, catheter label and a 0.2 μm epidural filter. The catheter is a closed-ended multiport design with three lateral eyes.
The Minipack format brings these components together in a compact kit, helping healthcare professionals keep the required epidural procedure accessories together and ready for use. It is intended for professional clinical use by appropriately trained anaesthesia personnel.
Why Choose This Product?
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Portex quality from Smiths Medical
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Compact Minipack System 1 configuration
- 16G × 80 mm Tuohy needle
- Closed-ended, multiport nylon epidural catheter
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Three lateral eyes on the catheter
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Includes 10 mL LOR syringe
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Includes 0.2 μm epidural filter
- Catheter connector and guide included
- Designed as a convenient, essential-component epidural kit
- Single-use clinical product configuration
Key Features
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Brand: Portex
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Manufacturer/brand owner: Smiths Medical
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Product: Epidural Minipack System 1
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Gauge: 16G
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Tuohy needle size: 16G × 80 mm
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Catheter type: Nylon
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Catheter design: Closed-ended multiport
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Catheter outlet configuration: 3 lateral eyes
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LOR syringe: 10 mL
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Epidural filter: 0.2 μm
- Includes catheter connector and guide
- Includes catheter identification label
- Compact Minipack configuration
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Made in Czech Republic according to available product listings
Benefits
Complete Essential Components
The Minipack combines the main components required for epidural catheter placement into one compact kit, reducing the need to source each component separately.
Controlled Epidural Access
The kit includes a 16G × 80 mm Tuohy needle, providing the needle component required for epidural access.
Multiport Catheter Design
The included nylon catheter features a closed end with three lateral eyes, allowing medication delivery through the catheter's lateral openings.
Loss-of-Resistance Technique
A 10 mL LOR syringe is included for the loss-of-resistance technique used during epidural space identification.
Integrated Filtration
The kit includes a 0.2 μm epidural filter, supporting the filtration requirements of the intended epidural administration setup.
Compact Pack Format
The Minipack format provides a space-saving configuration containing the essential components needed for the procedure.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Portex |
| Manufacturer |
Smiths Medical |
| Product Name |
Epidural Minipack System 1 |
| Reference Number |
100/391/116 |
| Product Code |
SM100/391/116CZ |
| Needle Gauge |
16G |
| Tuohy Needle Size |
16G × 80 mm |
| Catheter Material |
Nylon |
| Catheter Type |
Closed-ended multiport |
| Catheter Configuration |
3 lateral eyes |
| LOR Syringe |
10 mL |
| Epidural Filter |
0.2 μm |
| Catheter Connector |
Included |
| Catheter Guide |
Included |
| Catheter Label |
Included |
| Product Format |
Minipack |
| Intended Application |
Epidural procedures |
| Country of Manufacture |
Czech Republic |
| Sterility |
Sterile, as supplied by manufacturer |
| Single Use |
Yes |
| Packaging Quantity |
Manufacturer references indicate 10 kits/case; verify current selling pack before listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is Portex Epidural Minipack System 1 – 16G?
It is a compact epidural procedure kit containing a Tuohy needle, epidural catheter, LOR syringe, catheter label and 0.2 μm epidural filter.
Q2. What is the reference number of this Portex Minipack?
The reference number is 100/391/116, with the product code commonly listed as SM100/391/116CZ.
Q3. What size needle is included?
The kit contains a 16G × 80 mm Tuohy epidural needle.
Q4. What type of catheter is included?
It includes a nylon, closed-ended multiport epidural catheter with three lateral eyes.
Q5. What size LOR syringe is included?
The Minipack includes a 10 mL loss-of-resistance syringe.
Q6. Does the kit include an epidural filter?
Yes. A 0.2 μm epidural filter is included.
Q7. Is the Portex Epidural Minipack single-use?
Yes. The product is offered as a single-use clinical device. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and the product packaging regarding use and disposal.
Q8. Is this product available in other gauges?
Yes. The Portex Epidural Minipack System 1 is available in other configurations, including 18G. The exact catheter and needle configuration varies by reference number.
Q9. Where is this product manufactured?
Available product listings identify the 100/391/116CZ configuration as made in the Czech Republic.
Q10. Who should use this product?
It is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals performing epidural procedures in appropriate clinical settings.
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