12-14 Probes and Biopsy
12.2.2 Needle-guided
Brackets
A needle-guided bracket is available for purchase as an optional accessory; it is used in
combination with this transducer. Part of the probes have matched needle-guided bracket and
needles. To order needle-guided brackets, contact MINDRAY Customer Service Department
or sales representative.
For biopsy or treatment, ultrasound-guided biopsy procedures can be performed using this
transducer in combination with a needle-guided bracket (optional accessory) and a biopsy
needle (provided by the user).
Name of Parts
This section describes the parts and corresponding functions of each needle-guided bracket.
NGB-001, NGB-002, NGB-003, and NGB-005 (Metal/needle un-detachable)
The structure of plastic needle-guided bracket NGB-001, NGB-002, NGB-003 and NGB-
005 are similar to each other. The following figure shows the structure with NGB-001 as
an example.
Needle guide rack
Locating
groove
Clamp
Needle guide
Clamping knob of
the needle guide
Needle guide
hole
Grip knob
Locating pit
Transducer
Needle-guided
bracket
