Description

Needle guide for Philips L17-5 ultrasound transducer – Reusable

Reusable needle guide for the  Philips L17-5 probe

This is an aftermarket FDA Certified high end reusable ultrasound needle guide designed for Philips probes.

Manufactured in 316L high grade medical stainless steel delivering extreme protection against rust and corrosion.

Needle Sizes & Channel Length : 18-20G / 3cm

Use type : Reusable needle guide

Quantity per order : 1

Warranty : 2 years

With so many different ultrasound brands and different probe models in the field, and knowing that needle guides are not interchangeable, it used to be that purchasing the correct ultrasound needle guides was a daunting task. Well, no more! Now you have direct access to inventory for many different brands and transducer models.

Order with confidence knowing that by submitting an image of your transducer when placing your order, you are covered by our Perfect Fit Guarantee.

OurPerfect Fit Guarantee means that in the unlikely event that you receive a needle guide that does not fit the guide you submitted in the picture we will replace the guide for the correct one or refund you your order.

How much are shipping charges? 
Shipping fees are included in all orders.

How long is the delivery time? 
Two weeks after placing your order.

What if I don’t know what ultrasound transducer I have?
Visit our ultrasound transducer brand and model ID request page.

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Ultrasound needle guides are used to enhance the accuracy and safety of various medical procedures that require needle insertion. Our probe needle guides attach to your Philips L17-5 ultrasound transducer and help direct the needle along a specific path that is visualized on the ultrasound screen.

Here are some specific procedures that commonly use ultrasound needle guides:

1. Biopsies:
   • Liver biopsy
   • Breast biopsy
   • Prostate biopsy
   • Kidney biopsy
   • Thyroid biopsy
2. Vascular Access:
   • Central venous catheter insertion
   • Peripheral intravenous line placement
   • Dialysis catheter placement
   • PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) line placement
3. Regional Anesthesia:
   • Nerve blocks (e.g., brachial plexus block, femoral nerve block, sciatic nerve block)
   • Epidural anesthesia
4. Drainage Procedures:
   • Thoracentesis (draining fluid from the pleural space)
   • Paracentesis (draining fluid from the abdominal cavity)
   • Abscess drainage
   • Joint aspiration (draining fluid from a joint)
5. Injections:
   • Intra-articular injections (e.g., corticosteroid injections into joints for arthritis)
   • Tendon sheath injections (e.g., for tenosynovitis)
   • Cyst aspiration and injection
6. Tumor Ablation:
   • Radiofrequency ablation
   • Cryoablation
7. Musculoskeletal Interventions:
   • Injection of medications into tendons, ligaments, or muscles
   • Dry needling for chronic pain or muscle tightness
8. Gynecological Procedures:
   • Ovarian cyst aspiration
   • Amniocentesis (sampling amniotic fluid for prenatal diagnosis)
   • Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
9. Cardiology:
   • Pericardiocentesis (removing fluid from the pericardial sac)

Overall, ultrasound needle guides are valuable tools in various medical fields, including radiology, anesthesiology, surgery, and emergency medicine, where precise needle placement is crucial for successful outcomes and minimizing risks. Get yours here.