219 devices · GMDN 37462
Body aspiration needles are reusable, hollow metal instruments used to withdraw fluids or tissue samples from body cavities through suction. Clinically, they are applied in procedures like abscess drainage, joint aspiration, or biopsy collection, where precise fluid extraction is required without injecting substances.
These devices are typically regulated as surgical instruments, often requiring compliance with general medical device safety standards. They may be supplied sterile or non-sterile depending on manufacturer specifications, and their design must ensure durability for repeated use while maintaining sharpness and structural integrity.
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