WO1999034735A1 - Ultrasound probe with a detachable needle guide, for collecting tissue samples - Google Patents
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- WO1999034735A1 WO1999034735A1 PCT/DK1999/000001 DK9900001W WO9934735A1 WO 1999034735 A1 WO1999034735 A1 WO 1999034735A1 DK 9900001 W DK9900001 W DK 9900001W WO 9934735 A1 WO9934735 A1 WO 9934735A1
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- A61B10/00—Other methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. instruments for taking a cell sample, for biopsy, for vaccination diagnosis; Sex determination; Ovulation-period determination; Throat striking implements
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- A61B17/34—Trocars; Puncturing needles
- A61B17/3403—Needle locating or guiding means
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/00234—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for minimally invasive surgery
- A61B2017/00292—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for minimally invasive surgery mounted on or guided by flexible, e.g. catheter-like, means
- A61B2017/00296—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for minimally invasive surgery mounted on or guided by flexible, e.g. catheter-like, means mounted on an endoscope
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- A61B2017/3413—Needle locating or guiding means guided by ultrasound
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- the invention relates to an apparatus for insertion into the human body and which comprises one or more optionally scanning transducers of which at least one prefera- bly scans in the longitudinal direction, and a needle guide, which can be operated from the outside and used for collecting tissue samples from the human body.
- such an apparatus When inserted into a patient's anus, such an apparatus is able to locate the internal organs, such as the prostate. If a sample is to be obtained from the area adjacent the neck of the bladder, it is possible to collect the sample by inserting a needle from the outside, the needle holder being attached to the apparatus as shown in Fig. 1.
- a local anaesthetic is applied to the insertion point of the needle , as the area close to the surface of the skin contains many sensory nerves. It is however desirable to avoid such a local anaesthetic.
- it has been desired to insert the needle through the intestinal wall at the anus confer Fig . 2 , whereby a local anaesthetic is not required, as the internal organs are not that sensitive.
- the apparatus is covered by a sterile sheath in use such that subsequent disinfection thereof is avoided, naturally the sterile sheath must not be damaged by the needle guide.
- the object of the invention is thus to provide an apparatus with a needle guide which cannot damage a sterile sheath.
- the needle is to be in a plane substantially in the longitudinal direction.
- An apparatus of the above type is according to die invention characterised in that the needle guide is separate from the other part of the apparatus which for hygienic reasons is covered by a sterile sheath.
- the needle guide is thus attached to the part of the apparatus on the outer side of the sterile sheath.
- the needle guide is arranged outside the sheath such that the needle need not penetrate the sheath, which otherwise would entail that the apparatus should be disinfected after use.
- the needle guide is retained by being pressed into a recess in the other part of the apparatus after the sterile sheath has been placed on the apparatus.
- the needle guide is typically disposable and can be discarded after use.
- the needle guide may be retained by means of a needle guide holder which is clipped firmly onto the other part of the apparatus after the sterile sheath has been arranged on the apparatus.
- Fig. 1 shows a known apparatus for insertion into the human body
- Fig. 2 shows an apparatus according to the invention for insertion into the human body
- Figs. 3 and 4 show an optional embodiment of the apparatus according to the invention in assembled and separated state. Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
- Transrectal ultrasound scanning of the prostate is a valuable method for detection and monitoring of diseases in the prostate.
- Fig. 1 shows a known apparatus 1 for insertion into a patient's anus.
- an ultrasound scanning of for instance the prostate can be performed .
- a biopsy stylet is then inserted, a special holding member 2 for the stylet being attached to the apparatus.
- the holding member 2 ensures that the stylet is inserted substantially parallel to the apparatus 1.
- the holding member 2 is provided with a plurality of holes such that the suitable distance to the apparatus can be selected.
- the stylet is visible on the ultrasound image. However it may be necessary to apply a local anaesthetic before inserting the stylet.
- Fig. 2 shown an apparatus according to the invention for insertion into the human body through the intestinal wall near the anus.
- two ultra- sonic transducers 17, 18 are provided; one ultrasonic transducer 17, which is able to scan in the longitudinal direction of the apparatus, and one ultrasonic transducer 18 which is able to scan across the longitudinal direction.
- a fine image of the positioning of the patient's internal organs is obtained. It may be of interest to have a screen display of the precise position of the prostate.
- the apparatus with the ultrasonic transducers 17, 18 is covered by a sterile sheath 14 such that the apparatus never comes into direct contact with the patient, whereby disinfection of the apparatus after use is not needed, as the apparatus is ready for reuse after a minor cleaning thereof when the sheath 14 has been removed.
- An inclining groove or recess is, however, provided on one side of the apparatus to receive a needle guide 12, after the sterile sheath 14 has been placed on the apparatus. Consequently, the needle guide 12 does not come into direct contact with the apparatus.
- the needle guide 12 is, however, retained in relation to the apparatus inter alia due to the additional friction caused by the sheath 14, said friction possibly being provided by means of indentations or grooves. Arranging the needle guide 12 in this manner is particularly advantageous in that the needle thus never penetrates the sheath 14. As a result the apparatus is not unnecessarily contaminated and thus need not be disinfected after each use.
- a biopsy needle is inserted through the needle guide 12 and the penetration of the needle, until the needle tip reaches the organ, from which the sample is to be collected, is monitored on the screen.
- the biopsy needle is inserted through the needle guide 12 by hand.
- the needle and the entire apparatus are removed, whereafter it is sufficient to remove the needle guide 12 and the sheath 14 and clean the apparatus, which then is ready to be reused.
- the ultrasonic transducers 17, 18 and the pertaining displays and electronic circuits are conventional types and are thus not described in detail.
- Figs. 3 and 4 shows an optional embodiment of the apparatus, in which the needle guide 12 is retained by means of a separate needle guide holder 16.
- the needle guide holder is clipped firmly onto the other part of the catheter after the sterile sheath 14 has been arranged thereon and is formed of an oblong body of a material, which can be sterilised, such as stainless steel.
- the oblong body is formed as a sector of a circle in cross-section and substantially fits into a corresponding tap in the other part of the apparatus.
- the oblong body is provided with a projecting knot 19 mating with a corresponding opening 20 in the tap.
- the needle guide holder When inserted into the opening 20, the needle guide holder is retained by being chpped thereon by means of special clipping mem- bers led partly around the apparatus.
- a groove 22, in which the needle guide 12 can be placed, is provided on the plane inner surface of the needle guide holder 16. The needle guide 12 is discarded after use, while the needle guide holder 16 may be disinfected by means of an autoclave.
- the needle guide and the needle guide holder are formed integrally.
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AU18697/99A AU1869799A (en) | 1998-01-07 | 1999-01-05 | Ultrasound probe with a detachable needle guide, for collecting tissue samples |
AT99900203T ATE256992T1 (en) | 1998-01-07 | 1999-01-05 | ULTRASONIC PROBE WITH A DETACHABLE NEEDLE GUIDE FOR TISSUE SAMPLING |
EP99900203A EP1045668B1 (en) | 1998-01-07 | 1999-01-05 | Ultrasound probe with a detachable needle guide, for collecting tissue samples |
US09/582,663 US6443902B1 (en) | 1998-01-07 | 1999-01-05 | Ultrasound probe with a detachable needle guide, for collecting tissue samples |
DE1999613936 DE69913936T2 (en) | 1998-01-07 | 1999-01-05 | ULTRASONIC PROBE WITH A DETACHABLE NEEDLE GUIDE FOR TISSUE SAMPLING |
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