Kalona's CIVCO Releases New Needle Guide for GE Healthcare

CIVCO's Introduces New Disposable Quick-Release Endocavity Needle Guide for GE Healthcare

CIVCO Medical Solutions has introduced a disposable quick-release endocavity needle guide for GE Healthcare ultrasound transducers, including the E72, E721, E8C, E8C-RS, E8CS, IC5-9-D, IC5-9H, MTZ and MZ. CIVCO’s disposable quick-release needle guide is designed for single-use and provides physicians with a tool for performing needle and catheter placement procedures such as deep pelvic and perirectal abscess drainage, core tissue biopsy and higher gauge device placement. Use of the guide allows clinicians to perform one-step catheter placement with ease and accuracy while the instrument path corresponds with on-screen guidelines.

The guide attaches by snapping into the locating features on the transducer, ensuring proper one-step positioning throughout the procedure. The quick-release mechanism allows users to place a catheter or device by removing the “hatch” without the hassle of removing the probe, thus eliminating the use of guide wires. The quick-release device offers three sizes in a single convenient procedure kit and is delivered fully assembled and ready for use, accepting instruments from 10-11GA, 14GA and 16-18GA. A minimum 19cm needle is recommended to reach the target area.

About CIVCO

CIVCO Medical Solutions has over 30 years of experience and offers cutting-edge medical technology to a diverse group of medical professionals. The Multi-Modality Imaging (MMI) unit designs and manufactures accessories for use in diagnostic and therapeutic imaging and interventional procedures, with a strong focus on ultrasound. MMI’s products range from infection control products including a wide range of ultrasound and CT covers to device guidance, positioning and electromagnetic needle tracking. CIVCO’s Radiation Oncology division designs and manufactures products for radiation oncology treatment, including basic patient positioning equipment as well as high technology robotic motion management and advanced patient positioning for SBRT. CIVCO offers patients and clinicians the newest and best technology available to improve patient care.