SPINAL NEEDLES PENCIL POINT The pencil point spinal needle has an essential advantage over the quincke point spinal needle. It is safer for the patient and user because this needle has a lateral hole through which the anesthetic is delivered into the spinal space. The needle is therefore to be preferred by beginners and / or inexperienced doctors. Description: Spinal needles are used for lumbar puncture for spinal anaesthesia Conical needle tip with no sharp edges enables atraumatic puncture of the dura and minimises the risk of post-spinal headache Medical grade materials (safety tested): Spinal needles do not contain latex Needles high-quality steel