BD Whitacre spinal needle, pencil point, black hub. Sterile, single use (10/sp, 50/ca) HELPS REDUCE POST-PROCEDURE HEADACHES Designed to spread the dural fibers and help reduce the occurrence of post dural puncture headache High flow Whitacre needles improve flow rate and speed the return of CSF Yields a distinct pop as the pencil point penetrates the dura Offers increased tip strength to minimize bending or breakage Precision-formed side hole enables directional flow of anesthetic and reduces the possibility of straddling the dura Tracks straight when advancing through ligaments toward the dura Unique translucent window hub allows for easy visualization of CSF.