Olympus today announced the U.S. launch of its single-use fine needle biopsy device used in ultrasound-guided tissue sampling for the diagnosis of diseases such as pancreatic cancer.
The SecureFlex FNB needle is designed to enable the collection of large, intact tissue samples and provide easy access to difficult-to-reach lesions in areas such as the pancreatic head and the uncinate process. Olympus offers the SecureFlex needle in 19G, 22G and 25G sizes.
The SecureFlex's Dual-Beveled Raptor Tip is designed with an outer distal cutting surface that forms a fine edge to support smooth tissue puncture. The inner proximal cutting surface then guides more tissue into the needle. Compared to its predecessor, the tip of the SecureFlex needle helps preserve cellular architecture through precise tissue execution.
Other features of the SecureFlex EUS-FNB needle include:
- Nitinol construction which can prevent needle deformation in tortuous anatomy and maintains straightness even after multiple passes
- Multi-layer sheath design for effortless handling to allow for smooth operation
- Houndstooth-pattered dimpling for enhanced ultrasound visibility
