Product overviewTheCore 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 materialsThe 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.
OperationTheCore 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 codingProduct reference format: TCXXYY where XX denotes gauge and YY denotes minimum length. Alternative coaxial introducer version reference: TCPXXYY.
PackagingPrimary 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