BD Whitacre Pencil Point Spinal Needles - 3½ Inch, High Flow, 24G
Brand: BD
USD 925.43 — In stock
How to order
In stock — USD 925.43.
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Variants
- Needle, 24G x 3½\, High Flow, Purple, 10/bx, 5 bx/cs — USD 925.43 — In stock — SKU 405133
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01 — At a glance
Product overview
The BD Whitacre Pencil Point Spinal Needles are specialized 24G instruments designed for medical and dental spinal punctures. These needles feature a high-flow design and a pencil-point tip specifically engineered to reduce the incidence of post-dural puncture headaches (PDPH) compared to standard cutting-tip needles.
- Brand
- BD
- Needle Gauge
- 24G
- Needle Length
- 3.5 Inch
- Tip Type
- Whitacre Pencil Point
- Color Code
- Purple
- Flow Rate
- High Flow
- Packaging
- 10 per Box, 5 Boxes per Case
How to think about this product
When evaluating spinal needles, procurement staff should consider the BD Whitacre for its established brand reputation in anesthesia and its specific pencil-point geometry. This 24G 3.5-inch model is positioned as a high-flow option, which may be preferred over standard-flow needles of the same gauge to facilitate faster cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) return or easier injection. The choice between this and a traditional cutting-tip needle depends on a facility's protocols regarding the mitigation of post-dural puncture headaches.
02 — Clinical applications
Where this product is used
BD Whitacre Pencil Point Spinal Needles - 3½ Inch, High Flow, 24G is commonly used in:
- Spinal anesthesia in surgical operating rooms
- Diagnostic lumbar punctures in neurology clinics
- Dental procedures requiring spinal-level punctures
- Pain management clinics performing spinal injections
- Ambulatory surgery centers requiring PDPH mitigation
03 — People also ask
Frequently asked questions
Q01 Who manufactures BD Whitacre Pencil Point Spinal Needles - 3½ Inch, High Flow, 24G?
BD Whitacre Pencil Point Spinal Needles - 3½ Inch, High Flow, 24G is manufactured by BD. PriconMed sources this item through authorized supply channels so the lot, packaging, and expiration date match what BD ships from the factory.
Q02 Is bulk or contract pricing available?
Yes. Verified facilities ordering full cases of BD Whitacre Pencil Point Spinal Needles - 3½ Inch, High Flow, 24G — or building a standing order — can request a custom quote from our wholesale team and qualify for tiered pricing and net-30 terms.
Q03 How quickly does this ship?
In-stock orders for BD Whitacre Pencil Point Spinal Needles - 3½ Inch, High Flow, 24G are handled at our St. Louis Park, Minnesota warehouse in 0–5 business days (3 PM CST cutoff) and arrive in 3–11 business days total, including 3–6 business days in transit. Ground shipping is a flat $9.99 and free on orders of $250 or more. You'll see the live in-stock count on this page; if the item is low, contact us for an ETA before placing a large order.
Q04 Can I return this product if it doesn't work for my facility?
Unopened, in-date medical supplies in original packaging can be returned within 60 days — return by mail with a free downloadable label, restocking fee $0 (none), and refunds are processed within 5 days of receipt. Sterile or opened items cannot be returned for infection-control reasons. See our Returns policy for the full process.
Q05 Is this HSA/FSA eligible?
Most medical supplies sold by PriconMed — including Spinal — are eligible for purchase with HSA and FSA funds when used for a qualifying medical condition. Save your PriconMed invoice for reimbursement.
04 — Wholesale · For verified medical professionals
Need a bulk quote?
Ordering 5+ cases or stocking a facility? Our wholesale team can offer custom pricing, standing orders, and net-30 terms.
- Net-30 terms
- Custom pricing
- 1 business day response