If the Hitachi Aloka EUP-V73W Biopsy Needle Guide (HEM-050) 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 | Hitachi Aloka EUP-V73W Biopsy Needle Guide (HEM-050) |
|---|---|
| Supplier | Hitachi Aloka |
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.
When to replace the guide
- Any crack in the bracket or channel, however small
- Loose or unreliable locking onto the probe
- The needle channel is worn, scored or lets the needle wander
- Deformation after autoclaving or disinfection
- Discoloration combined with brittleness of the material
Confirm fit before ordering a replacement
- Send a clear photograph of the complete probe manufacturer and model label.
- 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
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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