It is specialized for procuring large core tissue, which is crucial for histological examination, rather than just cytologic aspiration.
This needle is a direct competitor to other tissue-acquisition devices such as the Medtronic SharkCore and Boston Scientific Acquire. EchoTip® ClearCore™ EUS Biopsy Needle - Cook Medical g60992.mp4
The is a 22-gauge EchoTip ClearCore EUS Biopsy Needle , designed for fine needle biopsy (FNB). This needle is specifically used with ultrasound endoscopes to acquire tissue samples from lesions in or adjacent to the gastrointestinal tract, including the pancreas, mediastinal masses, and lymph nodes. Key Features and Performance It is specialized for procuring large core tissue,