Biopsy gun

Biopsy gun
Primary use
Diagnosis / Measurement / Monitoring
Type of medical device or related product
Surgical instruments, trays and bowls
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cancer management (2017)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
General surgery
Outpatient care
Specialized diagnostics
Specialized surgery
EMDN related code(s)
A0102010102
SHEARING BIOPSY GUNS
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GMDN related code(s)
64326
Biopsy gun handpiece (A hand-operated, non-electronic, surgical instrument designed to be used with a dedicated disposable biopsy gun needle (not included) for the automatic extraction of a soft-tissue sample from an anatomical structure (a biopsy), while causing minimal surrounding tissue damage, for tissue pathological examination/testing. It has a spring-loaded mechanism with a release trigger intended to accept and operate the cutting mechanism of a percutaneous biopsy needle. It is typically used to obtain samples of soft tissue from the kidneys, prostate, pancreas, liver, and breast, often performed under image guidance. This is a reusable device.)
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