ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY APPARATUS, KIT, AND METHOD

摘要

An aspiration needle for use with a syringe for fine needle aspiration cytology comprising a rigid elongate tubular member (12) having distal (13) and proximal (14) extremities. The distal extremity (13) is formed to provide a sharp point. The tubular member has a bore (16) extending therethrough from the distal extremity to the proximal extremity. A body (21) is secured to the proximal extremity of the tubular member and forms a chamber (26) therein in communication with the bore of the tubular member. The chamber (26) is formed by a sloping uninterrupted sidewall leading to the bore of the tubular member. The body includes a fitting (216) for receiving the syringe and for establishing communication between the syringe and the chamber.