Abstract: A vacuum tube tip for use proximate loose tissue. The vacuum tube tip including an elongated tube having a longitudinal axis, a peripheral wall and a distal tip. At least one opening extends through the peripheral wall proximate the distal end. At least one fin is disposed proximate the opening. The fin is operably enacted to the peripheral wall of the tube and extends generally away from the tube. The fin is configured so that when a vacuum is created into the tube through the opening, loose tissue drawn toward the opening is held away from the opening by the fin.

Abstract: A biopsy needle assembly and kit for acquiring a sample of tissue and method of using the same. The biopsy needle assembly includes a needle having a lumen extending therethrough terminating at its proximal end with a handle having a bore therethrough connected to said end. The proximal end of the bore of the handle includes a conical tapered section which increases in diameter from a point distal of the proximal end of the handle to the proximal end of the handle for sealably receiving an aspirator bulb. The aspirator bulb is utilized to aid in acquiring a tissue sample and retaining it within the lumen of the needle during removal of the biopsy needle assembly. An elastomeric plug can also be utilized to assist in retaining a sample. The biopsy needle assembly also includes a stylet sized for disposition within the lumen of the needle and extending beyond the distal end of the needle to provide a cutting edge which is formed thereon.