If the Leapmed 120011 Reusable Biopsy Needle Guide for Esaote LA522 / LA523 / LA532; Siemens LA522E / LA523 on your probe is damaged, do not attempt to repair it: guides are precision accessories whose safety depends on exact geometry. This record helps you identify the matching replacement and confirm compatibility.
| Catalogue name | Leapmed 120011 Reusable Biopsy Needle Guide for Esaote LA522 / LA523 / LA532; Siemens LA522E / LA523 |
|---|---|
| Supplier | Leapmed |
| Supplier reference | 120011 |
| Guide type | Reusable Biopsy Needle Guide |
| Compatible probe references | Esaote: LA522, LA523, LA532 Siemens: LA522E, LA523 |
| Source record | Leapmed product record |
Why biopsy guides are replaced rather than repaired
A biopsy guide constrains the needle path relative to the imaging plane. Cracks, deformation or channel wear shift that path, so a damaged guide is a safety issue rather than a repair candidate. Replacement restores the original geometry; repair cannot be verified to.
This reference is listed for the following probe(s): Esaote: LA522, LA523, LA532 Siemens: LA522E, LA523. Bracket geometry differs even between visually similar probes, so the pairing above is the starting point – not proof of fit.
When to replace the guide
- Visible cracks anywhere on the bracket or needle channel
- Loose or unreliable locking onto the probe
- The needle channel is worn, scored or lets the needle wander
- Warping or distortion after reprocessing
- Discoloration combined with brittleness of the material
Confirm fit before ordering a replacement
- Photograph the probe’s full manufacturer and model label and send it with the request.
- Include photos of the existing guide or bracket and where it clips onto the probe.
- Quote the reference number printed on the guide or bracket, if legible.
- State the needle gauges you work with and whether reusable or disposable is required.
- Note your sterilization or disinfection workflow so the right configuration is offered.
Similar probe names do not prove that two brackets are interchangeable – the attachment geometry and channel spec decide fit, so compatibility is confirmed against your exact probe label.
Ordering a replacement guide with a probe repair
Ordering a replacement guide alongside a probe repair? Include both in one request with the probe label photo – compatibility for the guide and repairability for the probe get confirmed in a single assessment.
The illustration is representative and is not a photograph of this exact guide. This record does not claim OEM authorization or universal fit. Compatibility, included components, availability and commercial terms are confirmed in writing for the exact probe and guide reference.
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