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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PRODUCTS FOR THIS PROCEDURE

Healthcare Professionals

Depending on the size and location of the tissue that needs a biopsy, Boston Scientific has the following urologic oncology biopsy devices:

Piranha® 3Fr Ureteroscopic Biopsy Forceps: Upper ureter
Barracuda™ Flexible Cystoscopic Hot Biopsy Forceps: Bladder
Tiger Shark™ Rigid Cystoscopic Hot Biopsy Forceps: for larger specimen in the bladder
Cytology Brushes:
- Non-deflecting brush: allows passage through working channels 5Fr or larger
- Metal Cytology Brush: 3Fr sheath allows use through small endoscopic working channels, utilized on upper urinary tract
TruPath™ Automated Biopsy System for biopsy of prostate tissue
Easy Core™ Automated Biopsy System for biopsy of prostate tissue
Bladder Tumor Resection Loop – Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT) Cutting Loop Electrode

See Prescriptive Information regarding specific Boston Scientific product indications, contraindications, precautions and warnings. Please refer to Directions for Use for more complete information.