Biopsy gun TheCore

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Product overview
TheCore is a single-use automatic soft tissue biopsy gun featuring a continuously variable notch allowing specimen lengths from 7 to 20 mm. The device incorporates a rotating adjustment gear on the base of the handle to set the advancement length of the stylet. It is available in an alternative version with a coaxial introducer (reference code: TCPXXYY).

Design and materials
The device is composed of an AISI 304 stainless steel cannula with a 25° Menghini tip, echogenic treatment and centimeter markings to determine penetration depth. The stylet is made of AISI 302 stainless steel with a 16° Bioptic tip and a 19.5 mm notch. The gauge of the needle is indicated with a color code on the handle.

Operation
TheCore can be fired in delayed or fully automatic firing modes. Typical use workflow is described in four simple steps:

• 1. adjust
• 2. load
• 3. safety
• 4. fire

Product references and coding
Product reference format: TCXXYY where XX denotes gauge and YY denotes minimum length. Alternative coaxial introducer version reference: TCPXXYY.

Packaging
Primary packaging: needle individually packaged in an envelope (coupled Tyvek/plastic film). Secondary packaging: cardboard box containing 5 needles. Each cardboard box contains the IFU of the medical device.

Specifications / technical data

• Type: Single-use automatic soft tissue biopsy gun
• Notch length: continuously adjustable from 7 mm to 20 mm
• Cannula material: AISI 304 stainless steel
• Cannula tip: 25° Menghini tip
• Cannula features: echogenic treatment, centimeter depth markings
• Stylet material: AISI 302 stainless steel
• Stylet tip: 16° Bioptic tip
• Stylet notch: 19.5 mm (typical)
• Gauge identification: color code on handle
• Firing modes: delayed or fully automatic
• Operation: adjustable advancement via rotating gear on handle base
• Primary packaging: Tyvek/plastic envelope (individual)
• Secondary packaging: cardboard box of 5 needles (includes IFU)
• Product reference format: TCXXYY (XX = Gauge, YY = Minimum Length); alternative with coaxial introducer: TCPXXYY