GTK134 – Needle Guide
Introducing the GTK 134: Perino-Flex, the next-generation transperineal prostate biopsy guide. Perino-Flex is a revolutionary advancement in transperineal prostate biopsy procedures, offering unparalleled versatility, precision, and ease of use. It is the ideal solution for transperineal prostate biopsy applications.
Key Features:
Adjustable Height: Perino-Flex features adjustable height settings, allowing precise needle positioning during transperineal biopsy. This ensures optimal access and accuracy, enhancing the overall effectiveness of prostate biopsy.
Angle Adjustment Function: Perino-Flex’s revolutionary angle adjustment function enables the physician to direct the biopsy needle to the prostate’s anterior and posterior sections without angulating the rectum’s ultrasound transducer. This capability allows for targeted sampling in critical areas, improving diagnostic accuracy. This feature ensures optimal needle trajectory, minimizes patient discomfort, and enhances the overall patient biopsy experience.
Anterior Sector Biopsy: Thanks to the height and angle adjustment functions, Perino-Flex enables the easy sampling of the anterior sector of the prostate, addressing a critical aspect of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. This capability enhances the thoroughness and accuracy of biopsy procedures.
Posterior Peripheral Zone Biopsy: Perino-Flex facilitates posterior peripheral zone biopsies, providing comprehensive coverage and enabling thorough examination of the prostate gland.
Enhanced Precision: Perino-Flex offers precise control and maneuverability, resulting in more accurate biopsy sampling.
Improved Patient Comfort: With Perino-Flex, the movements of the rectal ultrasound transducer are minimized. This enhances patient comfort during transperineal prostate biopsy under local anesthesia.
Perino-Flex represents a significant advancement in transperineal prostate biopsy, offering versatility, precision, and ease of use. With its innovative features and capabilities, Perino-Flex empowers physicians to perform biopsies confidently, accurately, and efficiently, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
| US Medical Catalog Number | Description | Contents |
| GTK134 | Transperineal biopsy needle guide compatible with GE, Sonoscape, Terason and Esaote ultrasound probes | Needle Guide Only |
GE:
ERB7
SONOSCAPE:
BCL10-5
TERASON:
8BP4
ESAOTE:
TRT 33
*Compatible with probes with a endocaviter diameter between 16-20mm.
FAQs for GTK134 Transperineal Biopsy Needle Guide
- What is the GTK134 Transperineal Biopsy Needle Guide used for? The GTK134 is designed to guide biopsy needles during ultrasound-guided transperineal prostate biopsies. It ensures accurate needle placement, enhancing the precision and safety of the procedure.
- How does the disposable design of the GTK134 improve patient safety? The single-use design of the GTK134 reduces the risk of infection and cross-contamination between patients. This is particularly important in minimizing post-biopsy complications and may reduce the need for antibiotics, lowering the risk of antibiotic resistance.
- Is the GTK134 compatible with different needle sizes? Yes, the GTK134 is compatible with 15G, 16G, 17G, and 18G biopsy needles, making it versatile and suitable for various procedural needs and preferences.
- Can the GTK134 be used with any transperineal ultrasound probes? The GTK134 is specifically designed to be used with transperineal ultrasound probes with a endocaviter diameter between 16-20mm. This compatibility ensures accurate guidance and optimal performance during prostate biopsies. Some of the ultrasound probes compatible with the GTK134 are:
- GE ERB7
- Sonoscape BCL10-5
- Terason 8BP4
- Esaote TRT33
- What are the benefits of using the transperineal approach with the GTK134? The transperineal approach, facilitated by the GTK134, reduces the risk of infections and rectal bleeding compared to the transrectal approach. It also allows better access to all prostate zones, including the anterior zone, improving the detection rate of clinically significant prostate cancers. This approach can be performed under local or general anesthesia, offering flexibility and improved patient comfort.
- What kind of anesthesia is required for procedures using the GTK134? Procedures using the GTK134 can be performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the patient’s condition and the clinician’s preference. This flexibility helps in tailoring the procedure to individual patient needs.
- How does the GTK134 improve the accuracy of prostate biopsies? The GTK134 provides precise needle guidance, ensuring accurate placement and better sampling of all prostate zones. This increases the likelihood of detecting clinically significant prostate cancers, especially in challenging areas like the anterior zone.
- What makes the GTK134 different from other needle guides on the market? The GTK134 stands out due to its compatibility with multiple needle sizes, its sterile, disposable design that reduces infection risk, and its specific design for transperineal use, which improves access to all prostate zones and reduces complications.
- Is the GTK134 easy to use for clinicians who are new to the transperineal biopsy technique? Yes, the GTK134 is designed for ease of use, even for clinicians who are new to the transperineal biopsy technique. Its precise needle guidance and compatibility with standard ultrasound probes make it straightforward to integrate into clinical practice.
- What are the regulatory approvals for the GTK134? The GTK134 is FDA-cleared, ensuring it meets stringent regulatory standards for safety and effectiveness. This provides confidence in its use for both clinicians and patients.
