The Leapmed 120114 Reusable Biopsy Needle Guide for Philips S4-2 / S5-1 / S5-2 is a positioning accessory, not a repairable device: when a guide is cracked, worn or no longer locks onto the probe, the correct action is replacement. This page helps you confirm the right replacement for your exact probe.
| Catalogue name | Leapmed 120114 Reusable Biopsy Needle Guide for Philips S4-2 / S5-1 / S5-2 |
|---|---|
| Supplier | Leapmed |
| Supplier reference | 120114 |
| Guide type | Reusable Biopsy Needle Guide |
| Compatible probe references | Philips: S4-2, S5-1, S5-2 |
| Source record | Leapmed product record |
Why biopsy guides are replaced rather than repaired
Unlike the probe itself – where lenses, cables and connectors are routinely rebuilt – a guide is a single precision part. Once its bracket or channel is worn or cracked, tolerances are gone and the guide should be replaced, not patched.
This reference is listed for the following probe(s): Philips: S4-2, S5-1, S5-2. 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
- A worn or scored channel that no longer tracks the needle cleanly
- Deformation after autoclaving or disinfection
- Brittle, discolored material that flexes differently than new
Confirm fit before ordering a replacement
- Photograph the probe’s full manufacturer and model label and send it with the request.
- Photograph the current guide or bracket, including the attachment point on the probe.
- Quote the reference number printed on the guide or bracket, if legible.
- Specify the needle gauge range and whether you need a reusable or disposable configuration.
- 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
If the probe itself is also damaged, mention it in the same request – a probe repair and a replacement guide can be assessed and quoted together, which is usually faster than handling them separately.
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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