Diagnosis - Fine needle
Concept
A dedicated needle for Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) was developed in collaboration with a leading provider of medical devices. It has shown considerable advantages over standard needles widely used today. The needle both gives a higher sampling yield [1] and is equipped with means for enhanced US visibility (EUV) (figure 1). The current model has a dimension of 0,7 x 50 mm.
References
[1] Wiksell H et. al "A new specially designed needle significantly increases sample yield during fine needle aspiration of the breast", Phys Med. 2009 Mar;25(1):47-50
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Click below to see the difference between a common fine needle and the Aspican Plus
- Aspican Plus
- common needle
Figure 1. Comparison of a standard fine needle and the Aspican Plus as seen under US guidance.