SKU SE-1559889
ID 937-3246AA Manufacturer - Septodont
Cook-Waite Lidocaine HCl 2% with epinephrine 1:100,000 cartridges are dependable dental local anesthetic cartridges used to achieve predictable pain control for a wide range of procedures. They provide effective anesthesia with vasoconstriction to improve hemostasis and procedural comfort. This Complete Buyer's Guide helps you choose confidently and stock what your practice needs.
What makes this product stand out?
These lidocaine with epinephrine cartridges combine proven amide-type anesthetic efficacy with controlled bleeding through vasoconstriction to support both routine and surgical workflows. They help clinicians achieve rapid onset (2-4 minutes) and dependable pulpal anesthesia (60+ minutes) that enhances patient comfort and procedural efficiency.
Key advantages include:
- The standard 2% lidocaine formulation delivers consistent, predictable analgesia for infiltration and nerve blocks
- Epinephrine 1:100,000, a vasoconstrictor, improves hemostasis, surgical field visualization, and extends anesthetic duration.
- 1.7-1.8 mL cartridge format ensures easy use with standard dental aspirating syringes
- A box of 50 cartridges promotes cost-effective inventory management for high-volume practices.
- Decades of clinical use establish a proven safety profile and reliable performance.
What is this product made of?
These dental anesthetic cartridges contain lidocaine hydrochloride 2% (20 mg/mL) as the active amide-type local anesthetic and epinephrine bitartrate at 1:100,000 (0.01 mg/mL) as a vasoconstrictor to prolong the effect and reduce bleeding. The glass cartridge with rubber stopper and aluminum cap preserves sterility until use.
At-a-glance comparison:
- Lidocaine 2% vs articaine 4%: lidocaine has a longer clinical history, is widely tolerated, and has been the standard of care for decades
- Epinephrine 1:100,000 vs plain solutions: provides 60+ minutes pulpal anesthesia vs 5-10 minutes, better hemostasis
- Lidocaine vs mepivacaine: lidocaine with epi offers longer duration and vasoconstriction benefits
The lidocaine/epinephrine combination benefits dental professionals by offering balanced anesthesia with hemostatic control, making it appropriate for many operative and surgical interventions where both profound numbness and vasoconstriction are desired.
What is it used for?
These cartridges are intended for local infiltration and nerve-block anesthesia in dental procedures where effective pain control and manageable bleeding are required.
Common applications include:
- Local infiltration anesthesia for restorative procedures and Class I-V cavity preparations
- Inferior alveolar nerve blocks for mandibular extractions and endodontics
- Surgical dentoalveolar procedures, including tooth extractions and implant placement
- Periodontal therapy requires deep soft tissue anesthesia
- Crown and bridge preparations requiring hemostasis
Why you'll appreciate this product
For your work:
- Reliable 60+ minute pulpal anesthesia minimizes patient discomfort
- Epinephrine aids in controlling bleeding during surgical work
- The standardized 1.7-1.8 mL format fits familiar delivery systems
- A 2-4 minute onset supports efficient workflows.
For your practice:
- A box of 50 supports busy operatories.
- Predictable performance builds patient trust.
- Compatible with standard dental aspirating syringes
- A well-established anesthetic choice lowers the learning curve and supports consistent results.