SHOMEA Medical Grade 16G Biopsy Needle with Plastic Base

Product Specification

Medical - grade stainless steel, excellent biocompatibility

Integrated Plastic Base Design Enhances Operational Stability and Ergonomic Experience

16G Golden Specification Balances Sample Quality and Tissue Trauma Control

High-Precision Tip and Scale Markings Ensure Accurate Puncture and Depth Positioning

Excellent surface quality, high brightness and low roughness

FAQ:

Q1: Is this 16G biopsy needle with a plastic base designed for single-use or can it be sterilized for reuse?

A:​ We offer two versions of this product. The Sterile Disposable version​ uses a medical-grade PP plastic base, pre-sterilized, and intended for single use only to eliminate the risk of cross-contamination. The Reusable version​ features a high-temperature resistant specialty plastic or reinforced metal base, supporting autoclave sterilization. It can be reused multiple times under compliance with hospital sterilization protocols, reducing long-term operational costs.

Q2: Is the plastic base secure when connected to a biopsy gun? Will it break during high-intensity operations?

A:​ Rest assured, our plastic base is not ordinary plastic; it is made of high-strength medical polymer (such as PEEK or reinforced PC)​ via precision injection molding. Its structural design has undergone rigorous mechanical simulation and tensile testing, allowing it to achieve a "click" tight lock with mainstream brand biopsy guns (e.g., Bard, Merit, etc.), ensuring it will not loosen or break under the instantaneous impact force when firing the biopsy gun.

Q3: Does the 16G biopsy needle cause significant trauma during sampling?

A:​ 16G is internationally recognized as the "Golden Sampling Gauge."​ Although slightly thicker than finer needles (e.g., 18G/20G), this minimal difference in diameter results in a significant improvement in sample quality. A larger sample volume helps pathologists more accurately determine tumor grading and typing. Moreover, thanks to the sharpness of the tip and image guidance, the wound caused by a 16G needle is usually only the size of a pinprick, healing very quickly with controllable risks.

Q4: Are the markings on the needle body permanent? Will they wear off during use?

A:​ Our scale markings are processed using laser etching technology, not simple printing. This means the markings are recessed into the metal surface, offering extremely high wear and corrosion resistance. Even after multiple washes, sterilizations, or exposure to tissue fluids, the markings remain clearly visible and will not easily peel off or blur like printed scales, ensuring accurate depth readings throughout the procedure.

Q5: Is this needle compatible for use in an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) environment?

A:​ Yes. Since the main body of the needle is made entirely of non-magnetic stainless steel (such as 316L)​ and the plastic base contains no ferromagnetic components, this biopsy needle is MRI compatible. Physicians can perform precise punctures under real-time MRI guidance without worrying about metal artifacts interfering with the image or the needle being displaced by magnetic attraction.