Thoracic aspiration set

This syringe set is designed for thoracic aspiration procedures. Thoracic aspiration is a moderately invasive procedure which assists the identification of respiratory disease by enabling tissue samples to be collected from the lung, and surrounding areas. Samples are obtained by inserting a hollow or ‘coring’ needle into the skin, in the chest area. These samples are progressed to pathology after collection. The thoracic aspiration set shown originated in the United Kingdom in about 1930. Its manufacturer is unknown.