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Cap-Chur Biopsy Syringe

Click here to go to pdf file downloads  About Cap-Chur Biopsy Syringes Usage of Cap-Chur Biopsy Syringes Loading Instructions Accessories Biopsy Syringes are widely used by Biologists and Veterinarians to gather tissue samples in the field. Biopsy Needles are available in 1cm and 1.5cm lengths. Please call for pricing on complete Biopsy Syringes About Cap-Chur Biopsy Syringes Traditionally, skin biopsy specimens obtained from animals required anesthesia or manual restraint of the animal being sampled. To avoid the risks associated with restraint in many species, a projector biopsy instrument was developed to obtain skin tissue samples from a variety of species. The ability to obtain tissue samples from wild animals has significantly enhanced conservation efforts relating to genetic analysis and medical surveillance. Samples obtained with this biopsy dart have been used successfully for tissue culture procedures. This method of tissue sample collection can provide a safe and convenient method of obtaining sample specimens from a wide variety of wild and free-ranging mammals. Negligible bleeding occurs after the sample is collected, and no treatment of the animal is necessary. This instrument has been tested on orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus), gorillas (Gorilla gorilla), lions (Panthera leo), zebra (Equus burchell), and patas monkeys (Erythro-cebus patas). Full size biopsy sample are collected 98% of the time when the syringe makes contact in a well-muscled area of the animal. The biopsy syringe can be fired from any of Cap-Chur Equipments CO2 or Powder fired Projectors. 3cc or 4cc Syringes are the more commonly used syringes sizes. The biopsy syringe can be fitted to a crossbow, jab-poles or arrow shaft by use of Cap-Chur Arrow Adaptors. The biopsy syringe has also been used to collect tissue samples from large fish brought along side boats. Back to top Usage of Cap-Chur Biopsy Syringes Use two to three course grades barbed broaches for each sample collected. Note even with punched Biopsy needles it is common to use at least one broach. (Broaches hold sample in Biopsy needle until recovered) Do not re-use barbed broaches. Washer prevents broaches from being pulled out of the front of needle after impact. (Broach handles are smaller than inside diameter of Biopsy needle. Foam insert or tissue paper packing material inside barrel (cylinder) prevents broaches from being pushed back into syringe barrel upon impact and not gripping tissue biopsy. Barrel should be filled tightly to push barbed broaches forward against washer and biopsy needle once the needle is screwed on barrel. Note: Foam earplugs work well for this (see Biopsy Accessories Cap-Chur part # 1710 6-pack). Biopsy needle should be sterilized between uses and may be re-sharpened with a flat file for the outer surface and a round, rat-tail file for the inner surface. Back to top Loading Instructions for Cap-Chur Biopsy Syringes   With Tail Piece and Biopsy Needle removed from Syringe barrel insert packing material into Syringe Barrel until packing is touching or resting on threads of Syringe Barrel on both ends. Screw Tail Piece onto Syringe Barrel. Insert Barbed Broaches thru center hole of washer, and then insert Barbed Broaches into Biopsy Needle. (See diagram below) Screw Biopsy Needle with washer and broaches onto Syringe Barrel making sure there is enough packing material to hold broaches in place. Biopsy needle should screw down into syringe barrel hand tight. Back to top Cap-Chur Biopsy Syringe Accessories #2554 1.0cm Punched #2550 1.0cm #2555 1.5cm Punched #2553 1.5cm #2551 Dental Broach #1710 Earplugs #2552 Washer

#2353 Glue-on 5/16” #2354 Glue-on 11/32” #2355 Threaded Standard #2356 Threaded Pistol Crossbow *Shown here as setup for crossbow (can also be used used with bow or jab pole) Back to top

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