The Forsvall biopsy needle system for prostate biopsy consists of two items: the Forsvall biopsy needle and the Forsvall biopsygun. The Forsvall biopsy needle is intended for use with the Forsvall biopsy gun. The Forsvall biopsy gun is reusable and the biopsy needle is single use. The Forsvall biopsy system uses a spring loaded gun that mediates a biopsy needle with a side notch used to obtain tissue samples. The biopsy gun is made of metal and hard plastic and the 16/18 gauge 10/15/20/25 cm biopsy needle is made of stainless medical grade steel.
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.