Animal Body Sampling Biopsy Needle

Product Overview

A spring-loaded core biopsy needle for sampling soft tissue and viscera in canine and feline patients. The handle is cocked and fired with one hand, leaving the other hand free to hold the ultrasound probe or stabilise the patient.

The cannula carries depth graduations along its length, so insertion depth is read directly rather than estimated against the probe face.

Key Features

• Spring-loaded firing mechanism — the cutting stroke is driven by the device, not by hand pressure, so the core is cut at a consistent speed
• One-handed cock and fire, leaving the second hand on the probe
• Graduated cannula — insertion depth read off the shaft during placement
• Ergonomic finger-ring handle for controlled advancement
• Intended for canine and feline soft tissue and visceral sampling

Visual Evidence

Technical Specifications

Clinical Applications

• Ultrasound-guided hepatic and renal core biopsy in canine and feline patients
• Splenic and prostatic sampling
• Soft tissue mass sampling where cytology has been non-diagnostic
• Lymph node core sampling for architecture, where aspirate is insufficient

Handling Notes

• Confirm coagulation status before core biopsy of a vascular organ; this is a procedural requirement, not a device limitation
• Read the depth graduation against the skin surface before firing — the firing stroke advances the needle beyond the resting tip position
• Check the throw clearance beyond the target before firing; the stroke length is fixed by the mechanism
• Confirm with us whether your configuration is single use or reprocessable before the first case

Package Contents

Downloads & Documentation

Why Choose This Needle

• Device-driven cutting stroke gives a consistent core, which hand-driven sampling does not
• One-handed operation keeps the ultrasound probe steady through the firing sequence
• Shaft graduations remove the depth guesswork that causes short samples and overshoot

Warranty & Support

FAQ

What gauge and length is it? Gauge, needle length and sample notch length are pending the supplier specification. Ask us for the current figures before ordering — we will not publish numbers we cannot document.

Is it single use? That is pending confirmation with the supplier. Confirm with us before the first case rather than assuming either way.

Can it be used under ultrasound guidance? Yes. The one-handed cock-and-fire handle is designed for exactly that, with the second hand on the probe.

How far does the needle advance when fired? The firing stroke is fixed by the mechanism and is pending the supplier specification. Always check clearance beyond the target before firing.

What is the difference between this and a fine needle aspirate? An aspirate collects cells; a core biopsy collects a tissue cylinder with its architecture intact, which is what histopathology needs when cytology has been non-diagnostic.