US Endoscopy | Moray Micro Forceps
GI docs frequently complain that they don't have a more reliable way
to take accurate tissue samples of lesions found in the GI tract,
specifically from cysts found in the pancreatic head. Instead, most
have to rely on aspirating the cyst with an endoscopic ultrasound
(EUS) needle, hoping to capture a few cells in the fluid that might
give them clues as to whether the cyst is benign, premalignant or
malignant. The Moray Micro Forceps, though, gives docs a better
option for diagnosing these cysts.
The first-of-its-kind forceps are inserted under ultrasound guid-
ance and are just tiny enough to penetrate the lesion and take a bite
out of its interior wall. The forceps' serrated jaws open just 4.3 mm,
but they can effectively grab tissue samples, which provide a more
accurate diagnosis than aspirated fluid. It's a single-use device and is
compatible with most 19-gauge needles. After trying them out at the
show, I found them to be surprisingly quick and easy to use.
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