The EG-140 is developed and manufactured by Elbnova, a German medical technology company based in Hamburg. Elbnova produces a structured range of OR positioning solutions, LED surgical headlights, medical loupes, and HF electrosurgical units — designed for clinical environments where patient safety and operational consistency matter equally.

The EG-140 is part of Elbnova’s 14-model gel positioning pad system. It is the open-ring paediatric head ring — the counterpart to the closed paediatric EG-110, and the smaller equivalent of the adult open-ring EG-130. Within the head positioning group alone, Elbnova covers four distinct combinations: adult closed, adult open, paediatric closed, paediatric open. The EG-140 completes that matrix.

CE-Marked Open Head Ring for Paediatric Patients

The EG-140 is a CE-marked open gel positioning head ring for paediatric patients, intended for operating room and clinical positioning environments. It measures 15 cm in diameter and 3.5 cm in height — dimensions matched to the paediatric head, identical in outer size to the closed-ring EG-110. The difference between the two models is the ring format: the EG-140 has a gap; the EG-110 does not.

That gap — the defining feature of the open-ring design — leaves the front of the ring open. The gel structure cradles the occiput and the sides of the head while keeping the facial and airway area unobstructed. In setups where the positioning protocol or the procedure requires that clearance for paediatric patients, the EG-140 is the appropriate choice. Where a closed-ring format is preferred, the EG-110 is the correct model.

The EG-140 is available in blue, consistent with the rest of the Elbnova paediatric head positioning range, and providing a clear visual distinction from adult models in OR storage and inventory.

Paediatric Head Positioning — Model Selection

Elbnova offers two paediatric head ring models and one paediatric prone positioning pad, each covering a distinct clinical scenario:

EG-110 — Closed ring, children. Ø 15 cm, H 3.5 cm. No gap in the ring. Continuous circumferential contact. Use when a closed-ring format is required for paediatric supine or semi-supine head positioning.

EG-140 — Open ring, children. Ø 15 cm, H 3.5 cm. Gap in the ring. C-shaped profile. Use when an open-ring format is required — or when the clinical setup calls for frontal access during paediatric head positioning. This product.

EG-160 — Prone head positioning pad. 27 × 24 × 17 cm. A dedicated form factor for prone positioning setups, where a ring design is not clinically appropriate.

The EG-110 and EG-140 share identical outer dimensions. The selection decision comes down to one variable: open or closed. This makes the choice straightforward for OR managers and procurement teams working with paediatric positioning protocols.

The Complete Head Positioning Group

For departments handling both adult and paediatric patients across different procedure types, Elbnova’s five-model head positioning group covers every standard scenario:

EG-100 — Closed ring, adult. Ø 20 cm, H 4.5 cm.
EG-110 — Closed ring, children. Ø 15 cm, H 3.5 cm.
EG-130 — Open ring, adult. Ø 21 cm, H 4.5 cm.
EG-140 — Open ring, children. Ø 15 cm, H 3.5 cm. This product.
EG-160 — Prone head pad. 27 × 24 × 17 cm.

Stocking this group in full means a hospital or surgical centre can address adult and paediatric head positioning — in both open and closed-ring formats, and in supine and prone setups — from a single CE-marked manufacturer. One supplier, five models, no gaps in coverage.

Who Stocks the EG-140

Paediatric hospitals and surgical departments that maintain complete, size-appropriate positioning inventories for their patient population — including both open and closed-ring head ring options.

General hospitals with mixed adult and paediatric caseloads where the positioning inventory needs to cover different patient sizes and different ring format requirements without sourcing from multiple manufacturers.

Operating room managers specifying positioning pads by patient group and ring format — particularly where clear, unambiguous model differentiation simplifies OR setup and reduces the risk of using an incorrectly sized or formatted pad.

Medical procurement teams comparing paediatric gel head ring options, or consolidating positioning pad supply to a single CE-marked source to streamline documentation, supplier management, and stock control.

Distributors building a complete and clearly differentiated head positioning range for hospital and clinic clients. The EG-110 and EG-140 together — both paediatric, same dimensions, different ring format — present a logical and easy-to-explain product pair for buyers specifying paediatric OR equipment.

About Elbnova

Elbnova GmbH is a Hamburg-based medical device manufacturer with a product range built around the operating room. The company develops and supplies gel positioning pads, LED surgical headlights, medical loupes, and HF electrosurgical units to hospitals, surgical centres, and medical equipment distributors across Europe.

The EG-140 is one element of a structured 14-model gel pad system. Departments and distributors looking to build a complete OR positioning inventory — adult and paediatric, head and body, supine and prone — can source the entire range from a single manufacturer with consistent CE documentation across all models.

For full technical specifications, packaging details, pricing, and distributor conditions, contact Elbnova directly at elbnova.com.