It is specialized for procuring large core tissue, which is crucial for histological examination, rather than just cytologic aspiration.
This needle is a direct competitor to other tissue-acquisition devices such as the Medtronic SharkCore and Boston Scientific Acquire. EchoTip® ClearCore™ EUS Biopsy Needle - Cook Medical
Similar technology in Cook Medical's ProCore line (which includes 22G FNB) has shown high diagnostic accuracy, often requiring fewer passes compared to traditional FNA needles.