Description
The BD TruGuide Coaxial Biopsy Needle is a disposable coaxial introducer needle that gives a biopsy gun a single, stable path to the target tissue. It suits imaging-guided biopsy suites that take multiple cores through one insertion instead of re-puncturing for every pass.
- Coaxial Access – the introducer stays in place while the biopsy device passes through it repeatedly
- Etched Depth Markings – centimetre markings on the cannula report insertion depth at a glance
- Two Working Lengths – 13.8 cm and 7.8 cm options match shallow and deep targets
One Puncture, Multiple Cores: Coaxial Access for Guided Biopsy
In a coaxial biopsy, the introducer needle is placed once under imaging, and every core is then collected through its lumen. That single tract spares the patient repeated punctures and keeps each pass on the same confirmed trajectory to the lesion. The green shaft stop sets the working depth, and the etched markings along the cannula let the operator verify position without guesswork. Both lengths run a 15G cannula, so the choice between the 7.8 cm and 13.8 cm options is purely about target depth. The needles are disposable and boxed five to a box, ready for scheduled biopsy lists in radiology and procedure suites.
Features and Benefits
Access Design
- Coaxial Lumen: repeated biopsy passes travel one established tract
- Depth Markings: etched centimetre marks run along the cannula
- Shaft Stop: the green stop sets and holds the placement depth
Clinical Use
- Image-Guided Biopsy: built for CT and ultrasound guided core sampling
- Depth Choice: 7.8 cm for shallow targets and 13.8 cm for deep targets
- Disposable: single-use needles, five per box
Product Specifications
Needle Details
- Needle Type: coaxial biopsy introducer needle, disposable
- Gauge: 15G across both lengths
- Lengths: 7.8 cm and 13.8 cm
Packaging
- 15 G x 13.8 cm: 5 needles per box
- 15 G x 7.8 cm: 5 needles per box
Reference
- Manufacturer SKUs: C1616A (15 G x 13.8 cm), C1610A (15 G x 7.8 cm)
- GTINs: 00801741084966 (15 G x 13.8 cm), 00801741084935 (15 G x 7.8 cm)
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Why Biopsy Suites Standardize the Introducer, Not Just the Gun
The introducer decides how many times a patient is punctured and how true each core pass runs, yet it is often the least considered item on the tray. A marked, stop-fitted coaxial needle turns that item into part of the accuracy story instead of an afterthought.
- Fewer Punctures – one tract serves every pass, which patients feel directly
- Repeatable Trajectory – cores come from the same confirmed path, supporting representative sampling
- Depth You Can Read – etched markings and a shaft stop make placement verifiable, not estimated
- Bard Biopsy Heritage – TruGuide comes from the Bard biopsy line carried by BD, the name imaging suites already stock for core work
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this coaxial biopsy needle used for?
It is used as the coaxial introducer for image-guided core needle biopsies, giving the biopsy instrument repeated access through a single puncture.
Which size should I choose?
The size options on this listing are 15 G x 13.8 cm and 15 G x 7.8 cm. Pick the 7.8 cm needle for shallow targets and the 13.8 cm needle for deep targets. Both are 15G, and the option labels follow the distributor record for each reference.
How is this product sold?
It is sold as one box: 15 G x 13.8 cm: 5 needles per box · 15 G x 7.8 cm: 5 needles per box. The price applies to the full box, and the specifications above carry the full packaging breakdown.
Who uses this coaxial biopsy needle?
Imaging-guided biopsy suites that take multiple cores through one insertion instead of re-puncturing for every pass.
Is this the genuine BD product?
Yes. This is the genuine BD coaxial biopsy needle, sold under manufacturer SKU C1616A, C1610A, and the same SKU appears in the specifications above for reordering.
Does this needle collect the tissue sample itself?
No. It is the introducer: it establishes the tract, and a core biopsy instrument passed through it collects the samples.
