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Compatible USG Probes
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Overview
GTK154 Transperineal Needle Guide by Geotek
Experience precision and safety with the GTK154 Transperineal Biopsy Needle Guide. Designed specifically for use with GE, Sonoscape, Terason, and Esaote transperineal ultrasound probes and probes with an endocaviter diameter between 16-20mm, it ensures accurate, minimally invasive prostate biopsies.
Key Features:
- Minimally Invasive Freehand Approach: Enables a freehand, ultrasound-guided technique for transperineal prostate biopsies, offering flexibility and precision in needle placement.
- Enhanced Patient Safety: The disposable design minimizes the risk of infection and cross-contamination, ensuring a sterile procedure every time. This approach can reduce the need for antibiotics, lowering the risk of antibiotic resistance.
- Comprehensive Prostate Access: Compatible with 15G-18G instruments, the guide allows improved access to all prostate zones, including difficult-to-reach anterior areas, increasing the detection rate of clinically significant diseases.
- Versatile Anesthesia Options: Suitable for procedures under local or general anesthesia, adapting to patient needs and clinical settings.
- FDA Cleared: Meets rigorous safety and efficacy standards, providing peace of mind for clinicians and patients alike.
- Enhanced Clinical Efficiency: The freehand method streamlines the procedure, potentially reducing time and associated costs compared to traditional methods. It also supports a higher cancer detection rate due to better sampling of the prostate.
Why Choose GTK154?
The transperineal approach facilitated by the GTK154 guide improves procedural accuracy and significantly lowers the risk of complications like infections and rectal bleeding common in transrectal biopsies. With this guide, clinicians can offer safer, more effective prostate biopsies that align with the latest clinical guidelines and best practices.
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Ordering Information
US Medical Catalog Number | Description | Contents |
GTK154 | Transperineal biopsy needle guide compatible with GE, Sonoscape, Terason, and Esaote ultrasound probes | Needle Guide Only |
Compatible USG Probes
GE:
ERB7
SONOSCAPE:
BCL10-5
TERASON:
8BP4
ESAOTE:
TRT 33
*Compatible with probes with a endocaviter diameter between 16-20mm.
FAQs
FAQs for GTK154 Transperineal Biopsy Needle Guide
- What is the GTK154 Transperineal Biopsy Needle Guide used for? The GTK154 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 GTK154 improve patient safety? The single-use design of the GTK154 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 GTK154 compatible with different needle sizes? Yes, the GTK154 is compatible with 15G, 16G, 17G, and 18G biopsy needles, making it versatile and suitable for various procedural needs and preferences.
- Can the GTK154 be used with any transperineal ultrasound probes? The GTK154 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 GTK154 are:
- GE ERB7
- Sonoscape BCL10-5
- Terason 8BP4
- Esaote TRT33
- What are the benefits of using the transperineal approach with the GTK154? The transperineal approach, facilitated by the GTK154, 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 GTK154? Procedures using the GTK154 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 GTK154 improve the accuracy of prostate biopsies? The GTK154 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 GTK154 different from other needle guides on the market? The GTK154 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 GTK154 easy to use for clinicians who are new to the transperineal biopsy technique? Yes, the GTK154 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 GTK154? The GTK154 is FDA-cleared, ensuring it meets stringent regulatory standards for safety and effectiveness. This provides confidence in its use for both clinicians and patients.
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