Table 1:

Biopsy needles by size and brand used for 27 biopsies

Size and BrandNo.
Biopsy needle gauge
 14-ga14
 16-ga6
 18-ga6
 20-ga1
Needle brand
 Bard Mission13
 Achieve9
 Unknown5
 Arrow OnControl2a

  • ↵a The OnControl needle used for access in 2 cases followed by coaxial placement of a soft-tissue needle.