Description

Temno Biopsy Needles are expertly crafted for healthcare professionals seeking precision in soft tissue sampling. Designed for single-use, these sterile needles are ideal for biopsies of organs such as the breast, kidney, liver, lung, prostate, spleen, lymph nodes, and thyroid. Their use is intended for trained physicians, utilizing imaging guidance like ultrasound or CT for accurate placement.

Key Features

• Variable Notch Sizes: Offering notch sizes of 10 mm or 20 mm, with some models providing adjustable sizes between 9 mm and 19 mm, these needles allow for clinical flexibility and precise sample collection.
• Advanced Tip Design: Equipped with a super-sharp four-bevel or sharp bevel tip, the needles ensure easy penetration and straighter tracking, reducing tissue trauma and distal drift.
• Ergonomic Plunger: The tactile-enhanced plunger allows for comfortable, one-handed operation, complemented by soft, pliable finger grips.

Design and Visibility

• Compact and Lightweight: The ergonomically contoured body enhances handling.
• Depth and Echogenic Markings: Centimeter depth marks and echogenic markings on the stylet and cannula provide precise placement and visibility under ultrasound.

Coaxial Introducer Compatibility

Available with or without a coaxial introducer needle, typically one gauge size larger than the core needle. Features include a positive-locking skin stop, trocar-point stylet, blunt-ended cannula, and clear luer lock hub. A coaxial spacer aids accurate needle placement, particularly with the 1 cm notch option.

Fire Mechanism and Additional Options

• Plunger Mechanism: Includes arming and firing capabilities, with a fire-ready indicator on some models.
• Sample Assist™: Optional feature for core retrieval.
• Color Coding: Plungers and introducer needles are color-coded by gauge size for easy identification.

Model Variants

• Temno Evolution: Features variable notch sizes and a short needle tip to minimize perforation risk. Available in various sizes, including 14G x 11cm and 18G x 15cm.
• Adjustable Coaxial Temno (ACT): Offers adjustable notch size and includes a coaxial introducer needle.
• Original Temno: Comes with a 20 mm sample notch and coaxial introducer connector hub.
• TEMNO Elite™: Includes the Total Core™ biopsy device with selectable penetration depths.

Gauge and Length Options

Available in gauge sizes from 12G to 22G and lengths from 6 cm to 20 cm, varying by model. Most models offer selectable penetration depths of 10 mm and 20 mm.

Sterilization and Packaging

Each needle is sterilized using ethylene oxide and packaged in a single sterile barrier system. They are supplied in boxes of 5 or 10, depending on the model.

Contraindications and Warnings

Not suitable for patients with bleeding disorders or those on anticoagulant therapy. The needles are not tested for MRI compatibility and should only be used by trained physicians. Potential complications include hematoma, hemorrhage, infection, pain, bleeding, pneumothorax, and organ perforation.

Usage Instructions

Intended for single patient use only, with instructions available electronically or in print upon request. Temno Biopsy Needles provide a reliable solution for precise and minimally invasive tissue sampling, tailored to meet diverse clinical needs.