philips ultrasound needle guides
You are asking about Philips ultrasound needle guides , which are accessories used to aid in precise needle placement during ultrasound-guided procedures like biopsies, nerve blocks, fluid aspirations, and catheter placements.
Needle guides are highly specific and depend entirely on the model of the Philips ultrasound transducer (probe) you are using.
Here is a breakdown of the key information and considerations:
1.Types of Needle Guides：
The primary distinction for needle guides is how they attach and whether they are for one-time or multiple uses:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Reusable Guides | Typically made of durable stainless steel. They attach to the transducer via a reusable bracket and have channels that accommodate different needle gauges (e.g., 14G-22G). These must be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized (e.g., high-temperature steam sterilization) between every patient use. |
| Disposable Guides | Single-use plastic or metal brackets that may offer multiple angle options. They are often sold pre-packaged with a sterile transducer cover. They eliminate the need for in-house sterilization and simplify infection control procedures. |
| Integrated Systems | Some newer systems, like Philips' XperGuide, offer live 3D needle guidance using advanced software to project the needle path onto the image in real-time. This is often used in interventional radiology or cardiology settings. |
2.Compatibility is Crucial:
A needle guide for a Philips probe will only fit the specific probe model(s) it was designed for. You must match the guide to the transducer (e.g., L12-5, C5-1, C9-4v).
Common Philips probes that have compatible needle guides include:
| Transducer Type | Common Philips | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Linear Array | L12-5, L12-3, L17-5 L12-5、L12-3、L17-5 | Superficial procedures, nerve blocks, vascular access, thyroid/breast biopsy. |
| Curved Array (Convex) | C5-1, C5-2, C6-2 C5-1、C5-2、C6-2 | Abdominal, OB/GYN, deeper biopsies. |
| Endocavity | C9-4v, C10-3v, C9-5ec C9-4V、C10-3V、C9-5EC | Transvaginal or transrectal procedures (e.g., prostate biopsy, IVF retrieval). |
| Phased Array | S5-1, S4-1 S5-1、S4-1 | Cardiac and transcranial applications (less common for needle guidance, but some guides exist). |
3.Key Vendors
While Philips manufactures some of its own biopsy accessories, many of the most widely used reusable and disposable needle guides compatible with Philips probes are manufactured by third-party companies, such as CIVCO Medical Solutions.
When searching for a needle guide, you will need to specify:
The manufacturer: Philips.
The specific probe model: e.g., Philips L12-5.
The type of guide: Reusable (Multi-angle or Single-angle) or Disposable.
The needle gauge: e.g., accepts 18GA instruments.
Recommendation:
To find the correct needle guide for your equipment, you should consult the product documentation for your specific Philips ultrasound machine and transducer model. Alternatively, search the product catalogs of major accessory providers like CIVCO for their Philips-compatible guides, making sure to match the exact probe model number.
