Microfabrica, US Endoscopy create submillimeter ‘world’s first’ biopsy forceps: 3 things to know

Santa Clara, Calif.-based Microfabrica partnered with Mentor, Ohio-based US Endoscopy to produce the “world’s first” submillimeter biopsy forceps.

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Here’s what you should know.

1. The forceps improve tissue biopsy’s reliability in the GI tract.

2. The forceps are primarily used in pancreatic cancer treatments.

3. Microfabrica can produce complex 3-D structures similar to 3-D printing. However, Microfabrica’s structures facilitate high precision surgery.

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