Endoscopic ultrasound devices

SharkCore™ FNB needle

Endoscopic ultrasound devices

SharkCore™ FNB needle

The SharkCore™ fine needle biopsy (FNB) needle is used with an ultrasound endoscope for needle biopsy of submucosal lesions, mediastinal masses, and more.

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Description

Gain confidence in your diagnosis of GI diseases.

We understand the importance of adequate tissue samples in the early detection and diagnosis of GI diseases. That’s why we’ve developed an innovative FNB needle that works with the Beacon™ endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) delivery system.

The SharkCore™ fine needle biopsy (FNB) system is designed with a passive (i.e., automatic) safety shielding feature to aid in the prevention of needle stick injury.

The SharkCore™ fine needle biopsy (FNB) system is compatible with the Beacon™ endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) delivery system. Discover the Beacon™ endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) delivery system.

  • Streamline procedures with pre-loaded, interchangeable needles
  • Target lesions in and near the GI tract
  • High-quality tissue samples obtained for achieving diagnosis1,2

Features

The SharkCore™ FNB needle is designed with unique needle-tip geometry

  • Collect cohesive units of tissue with intact cellular architecture.1
  • Maximize sample acquisition with six cutting-edge surfaces.1
  • Minimize damage to tissue as it is collected, enhancing tissue acquisition and diagnostic yield.1
  • Support flexibility with 19-, 22-, and 25-gauge needles.

 

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Item number Product description Units per box
DSL-19-01 SharkCore™ fine needle biopsy system with preloaded needle — 19-gauge 1
DSC-22-01 SharkCore™ fine needle biopsy system with preloaded needle — 22-gauge 1
DSC-25-01 SharkCore™ fine needle biopsy system with preloaded needle — 25-gauge 1
L-19-05 SharkCore™ FNB individually packed needles — 19-gauge 5
C-22-05 SharkCore™ FNB individually packed needles — 22-gauge 5
C-25-05 SharkCore™ FNB individually packed needles — 25-gauge 5

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Risk information
Those associated with gastrointestinal endoscopy include, but are not limited to perforation, hemorrhage, aspiration, fever, hypotension, respiratory depression or arrest, cardiac arrhythmia or arrest, infection, allergic reaction to medication, damage to blood vessels, nerve damage, and acute pancreatitis. Those associated with EUS needle biopsy include, but are not limited to, bleeding, pain, death, peritonitis, infection/bacteremia, tumor seeding of the needle tract, and needle fracture requiring intervention for removal. Please refer to the product user manual for detailed information. 

  1. DiMaio CJ, Kolb JM, Benias PC, et al. Initial experience with a novel EUS-guided core biopsy needle (SharkCore): results of a large North American multicenter study. Endosc Int Open. 2016;4(9):E974–979.  
  2. Young Bang J, Krall K, Jhala N, et al. Comparing needles and methods of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy to optimize specimen quality and diagnostic accuracy for patients with pancreatic masses in a randomized trial. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021;19(4):825–835.e7. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2020.06.042.