The spirotome family represents a range of large core soft tissue biopsy needles and systems based on a very recently developed double rota-cutting technique. A cutting helix is turned onto the diseased area to locate and fix the specimen. Then a cutting cannula is rotated over the helix to...

Traditionally, physicians have relied on repeat Large Volume Paracentesis (LVP) for the management of recurrent malignant ascites. Unfortunately, while effective at relieving symptoms, LVP requires frequent hospital visits and can result in significant patient discomfort. The Pleurx peritoneal...

An 18g trocal needle with 'non cutting' tip. The final few millimeters have a textured surface to aid ultrasound visibility. Do you have experience with the Trocar EchoTip Needle? Tell us what you think.

The OnControl Bone Access System from Vidacare is a device for bone marrow aspiration or bone biopsy. The battery powered driver is disposable but is said to last more than one hundred uses. The use of a powered driver is likely to allow more control than traditional manual access techniques....

The Hunter biopsy sealing device is intended for use in percutaneous liver biopsy procedures to facilitate hemostasis of the biopsy tract and, if desired, mark the biopsy site with a radiopaque marker to help relocate the site for subsequent intervention or diagnosis.  ...