Stingray® Connector: Award-Winning Design for Easier Catheter Navigation

Reliable catheter connections are essential for successful interventional pain procedures. The Stingray® Connector, an award-winning and patented innovation by Epimed, is designed to simplify catheter handling while providing a secure, consistent connection. With its intuitive design and proven performance, it enhances both procedural efficiency and physician confidence.

What Is the Stingray® Connector?

The Stingray® Connector is an award-winning, patented catheter connector engineered for both ease of use and reliability. The connector provides a secure interface for catheter connections while maintaining a reliable fluid seal.

Its ergonomic design features a gripping silicone body that enhances physician comfort and handling. The connector’s simple twist-and-click mechanism allows for fast engagement while ensuring the catheter is firmly secured in place. Design validation testing conducted by Epimed demonstrates that once fully inserted and engaged, the Stingray® Connector, available in 19G and 21G, holds the catheter beyond the highest BSI standard for epidural catheter connectors, providing a high level of procedural reliability.

Key Features of the Stingray® Connector

• Low-profile design for improved patient comfort
• Easy catheter insertion
• Simple twist-and-click engagement
• Audible locking click for confirmation
• Internal catheter stop for secure positioning

The connector’s soft-edged form allows it to rest comfortably on the patient, while winged sections provide the torque necessary to securely fasten the connector to the catheter. Its distinctive shape and intuitive quarter-twist mechanism provide both visual and tactile feedback during use.

Award-Winning Design and Development

Attention to details such as catheter lead-in, color coding, and an intuitive opening and closing mechanism resulted in a device that has received strong positive feedback from physicians, FDA inspectors, ISO auditors, and customers alike. The design also earned Best in Category at the I.D. Annual Design Review, highlighting its innovative approach to catheter connectivity.

Enhancing Navigation with the E-Cap Stylet

With the E-Cap stylet, physicians can easily re-thread the stylet through the Stingray® connector without removing the connector from the catheter. Once the stylet locks into place, it engages the entire length of the catheter, improving steerability and allowing clinicians to reposition or retarget specific areas more effectively.

Designed to Improve Procedural Efficiency

The Stingray® Connector and E-Cap Stylet provide clinicians with a practical solution for managing catheter connections and navigation during interventional procedures. Their intuitive design, secure connection, and enhanced steerability help support efficient workflow while maintaining reliability and patient comfort.

FAQS:

Q1: Can the Stingray® Connector be purchased individually or in kits?

The Epimed Stingray® Connector is available as a standalone product and is also included in kits such as the NeoKath® Set and Racz Catheter MiniTray.

Q2: Does the Stingray® Connector support consistent catheter positioning during procedures?

Yes. The internal catheter stop helps ensure consistent catheter placement within the connector, supporting stability and reducing the risk of migration during use.