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Prostate and Bladder Biopsy

The removal of tissue samples from the prostate or bladder in order to diagnose to diagnose if a suspicious area is a benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) disease.
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Prescriptive Information

Prescriptive Information

Indications

The Piranha Ureteroscopic Biopsy Forceps is intended for use in the collection of tissue endoscopically for histologic examination, such as the acquisition of neoplasmic tissue in the kidney and ureter.

Contraindications

When, in the judgement of the physician, open or endoscopic procedures would be contrary to the best interests of the patient; and for placing sutures into or through bone.

Warnings

For single use only. Do not reuse, reprocess or resterilize.

Potential Adverse Effects

The Potential Complications, which may result from an endoscopic access to collect biopsy samples include, but are not limited to tissue trauma and perforation, acute bleeding, injury to urinary tract.

Cautions

Federal (USA) law and governing law outside the USA restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician.