ULTRASOUND PROBE WITH A DETACHABLE NEEDLE GUIDE, FOR COLLECTING TISSUE SAMPLES

摘要

An apparatus for insertion into the human body and which comprises one or more optionally scanning transducers (17, 18) and a needle guide (12), which can be operated from the outside. The needle guide (12) is used for collecting tissue samples from the human body. According to the invention the needle guide (12) is separated from the other part of the apparatus which for hygienic reasons is covered by a sterile sheath (14). The needle guide (12) is thus attached to the other part of the catheter via the sheath. In other words the needle guide (12) is arranged outside the sheath (14) in such a manner that the needle not penetrate the sterile sheath (14), which otherwise would entail that the apparatus should be disinfected after use.