The Gertie Marx pencil point spinal anesthesia needle was specially designed to deliver a faster CSF flow to patients undergoing spinal anesthesia than other leading needles currently being utilized. Not only did the Gertie Marx spinal anesthesia needle deliver a CSF flow rate two times faster than a Whitacre needle, a study asserted that the Gertie Marx needle's failure rate was zero

• Patented tip - only patented tip in the USA, very distinct "pop Inch when dura is punctured
• Length of needle: sizes ranging from 50 - 215 mm - smaller sizes for pediatric applications, larger sizes for obese and morbidly obese patients, reduces the number of failed blocks due to insufficient length for the CSE technique
• Side port indicators: Two side port indicators on needle hub identify the position of the eye of the needle
• Magnifying hub: Magnifying window on crystal clear hub, earlier recognition of CSF return, 2.5x magnification
• 360 deg rotating stylet cap: Stylet can be inserted in any position, alignment is not necessary, saves time when repeated withdrawal and reinsertion of stylet is required
• Secure grip: Unique stylet cap with raised lines, raised lines of stylet cap provide secure grip, even with gloves

International Medical Development Gertie Marx® GM26124-I Spinal Needle With Introducer, Size: 26 ga., Brown, 5 Inch Length