| abstract |
NEEDLE FOR PROSTATE BIOPSY The present invention has solved the problem of complications occurring during transrectal prostate biopsy, most often, infectious and bleeding complications. Thus, the prostate biopsy needle according to the invention comprises a cannula (1), a pointed stylet (2) which is slidably mounted on the cannula (1), handles (3a, 3b) for the biopsy gun which are located on the back side of the needle. An inner surface (4) of the cannula (1) and/or an outer surface (5) of the cannula (1) and/or a surface of the stylet (2) are coated with at least one active layer (6) comprising an agent biologically active, in which the active layer (6) preferably forms a biodegradable structure that enables the controlled release of the biologically active agent. |