Leapmed 120101 Reusable Biopsy Needle Guide for Philips L12-5 — Replacement

Biopsy guides like the Leapmed 120101 Reusable Biopsy Needle Guide for Philips L12-5 are replaced rather than repaired – the bracket geometry and needle channel must stay within tolerance, and a worn or damaged guide should come out of service. Use this page to confirm fit before ordering a replacement.

Catalogue name	Leapmed 120101 Reusable Biopsy Needle Guide for Philips L12-5
Guide supplier	Leapmed
Supplier reference	120101
Guide type	Reusable Biopsy Needle Guide
Compatible probe references	Philips: L12-5
Source record	Supplier 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): Philips: L12-5. 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

• Any crack in the bracket or channel, however small
• The guide no longer clicks or locks firmly onto the probe
• A worn or scored channel that no longer tracks the needle cleanly
• Warping or distortion after reprocessing
• Brittle, discolored material that flexes differently than new

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.
• 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.