Repositionable Breast Localization Needles

Homer Breast Localization Needles

The Homer BLN is a strong, flexible J-curve wire that may be retracted and repositioned as often as necessary to achieve accurate placement.

Key Product Attributes

• Nitinol J-curve wire and stabilizer design locks the needle and wire in place, anchoring the system to prevent wire migration while protecting against unguarded needle penetration during breast compression and patient transport
• System provides a palpable guide to the surgeon, offering a choice of paths to the lesion
• Centimeter markings provide a reference for depth placement

Hawkins™ II Breast Localization Needles

Hawkins™ II BLN is repositionable to achieve accurate placement.

Key Product Attributes

• Available in two wire choices: FlexStrand™, a 19-strand cable for maximum flexibility with minimal risk of transection, or a traditional hardwire, which minimizes flex during placement
• Both wires offer a side barb for temporary fixation during a confirming mammogram. The needle is easily repositioned, if necessary
• Easy-to-read centimeter markings facilitate depth placement
• Throated needle hub for easy wire loading
• Skin retention clip prevents forward migration of wire during patient transport
• Wire is marked in three places: I indicates wire at distal tip of needle; II indicates side barb deployment; and III indicates distal barb deployment
• Standard marking cannula on wire, beginning 2.5cm from distal tip, serves as a landmark for the surgeon

Hawkins™ I Breast Localization Needles

Hawkins™ I BLN is repositionable to achieve accurate placement. A patented side barb locks the needle in place and can be retracted for easy repositioning.

Key Product Attributes

• A lock-down disk at skin level stabilizes the needle during patient transport and is removable for maximum surgical access
• The fixed needle design reduces risk of transection
• Centimeter markings provide reference for depth placement
• Hubless needle fits through all standard grids