L11-4DS Biopsy Needle Guide (YSM-049) — Replacement

Biopsy guides like the L11-4DS Biopsy Needle Guide (YSM-049) 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	L11-4DS Biopsy Needle Guide (YSM-049)
Supplier	Akicare

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.

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
• 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.
• State the guide or bracket reference if it is printed on the part.
• 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.