Description
The BD Max-Core Biopsy Instrument is a disposable, spring-loaded core biopsy instrument that fires a notched needle to capture a full tissue core in one action. It suits radiology and breast biopsy suites that want a fresh, single-use instrument for every patient on the list.
- Spring-Loaded Firing – the cocking mechanism drives the needle throw consistently from the first core to the last
- Echogenic Markings – depth markings on the needle support ultrasound visibility during placement
- Seven Configurations – three gauges and five lengths cover breast, prostate, liver and soft tissue work
A Fresh Core Biopsy Instrument for Every Patient on the List
The handpiece cocks with a thumb press on the green button, and the ribbed barrel gives a secure grip with gloved hands. When fired, the instrument advances the specimen notch into the target and shears a core whose length matches the selected needle. Because the device is disposable, there is no reprocessing queue, no dull mechanism carried into the next case and no cross-patient wear to audit. Gauges run from 14G for generous cores down to 18G for finer sampling, and lengths from 10 cm to 25 cm reach superficial lumps and deep organs alike. Five instruments come in each case, packed for the rhythm of a scheduled biopsy list rather than one-off use.
Features and Benefits
Instrument Design
- Cocking Button: the green barrel button cocks the spring mechanism
- Ribbed Handpiece: the cylindrical body is ribbed for a gloved grip
- Graduated Needle: the extended needle carries echogenic depth markings
Clinical Use
- Gauge Range: 14G, 16G and 18G options for core size versus tissue trauma
- Length Range: 10 cm, 16 cm, 20 cm and 25 cm options by target depth
- Single Use: a sterile fresh instrument for every patient
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Instrument Type: disposable spring-loaded core biopsy instrument
- Gauges: 14G, 16G and 18G
- Lengths: 10 cm, 16 cm, 20 cm and 25 cm
Packaging
- 14 G x 10 cm: 5 instruments per case
- 14 G x 16 cm: 5 instruments per case
- 16 G x 10 cm: 5 instruments per case
- 18 G x 10 cm: 5 instruments per case
- 18 G x 16 cm: 5 instruments per case
- 18 G x 20 cm: 5 instruments per case
- 18 G x 25 cm: 5 instruments per case
Reference
- Manufacturer SKUs: MC1410 (14 G x 10 cm), MC1416 (14 G x 16 cm), MC1610 (16 G x 10 cm), MC1810 (18 G x 10 cm), MC1816 (18 G x 16 cm), MC1820 (18 G x 20 cm), MC1825 (18 G x 25 cm)
- GTINs: 00801741084423 (14 G x 10 cm), 00801741084430 (14 G x 16 cm), 00801741084447 (16 G x 10 cm), 00801741084461 (18 G x 10 cm), 00801741084478 (18 G x 16 cm), 00801741084485 (18 G x 20 cm), 00801741084492 (18 G x 25 cm)
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Why Disposable Instruments Win Busy Biopsy Lists
A biopsy list runs on predictability: every instrument should fire with the same force and cut with the same edge as the one before it. Single-use instruments remove reprocessing variability from that equation entirely.
- Consistent Firing – a factory-fresh spring and edge on every case, which keeps core quality uniform
- No Reprocessing Burden – nothing to clean, inspect or track between patients
- Full Matrix in One Listing – seven gauge and length combinations under one product, so the suite stocks a single line
- Bard Max-Core Lineage – Max-Core is the Bard core biopsy line carried in BD's catalog, a name biopsy suites have specified for years
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this core biopsy instrument used for?
It is used to obtain core tissue samples for histology during image-guided and palpation-guided biopsies of breast, prostate, liver and soft tissue lesions.
Which size should I choose?
The size options on this listing are 14 G x 10 cm, 14 G x 16 cm, 16 G x 10 cm, 18 G x 10 cm, 18 G x 16 cm, 18 G x 20 cm and 18 G x 25 cm. Match the gauge to the core size your protocol calls for (14G largest, 18G finest) and the length to target depth (10 cm superficial, up to 25 cm deep).
How is this product sold?
Each order brings one case: 14 G x 10 cm: 5 instruments per case · 14 G x 16 cm: 5 instruments per case · 16 G x 10 cm: 5 instruments per case · 18 G x 10 cm: 5 instruments per case · 18 G x 16 cm: 5 instruments per case · 18 G x 20 cm: 5 instruments per case · 18 G x 25 cm: 5 instruments per case. One price covers the whole case, and the specifications above carry the full packaging breakdown.
Who uses this core biopsy instrument?
Radiology and breast biopsy suites that want a fresh, single-use instrument for every patient on the list.
Is this the genuine BD product?
Yes. This is the genuine BD core biopsy instrument, sold under manufacturer SKU MC1410, MC1416, MC1610, MC1810, MC1816, MC1820, MC1825, and the same SKU appears in the specifications above for reordering.
Is the instrument reusable after cleaning?
No. Max-Core instruments on this listing are disposable and are discarded after a single patient's procedure.
