Philips CX50-L12-3 Biopsy Needle Guide (PSM-042) — Replacement

The Philips CX50-L12-3 Biopsy Needle Guide (PSM-042) 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	Philips CX50-L12-3 Biopsy Needle Guide (PSM-042)
Supplier	Philips

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
• The guide no longer clicks or locks firmly onto the probe
• The needle channel is worn, scored or lets the needle wander
• 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.
• 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

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.