An integrated biopsy needle assembly for use with a conventional biopsy
gun comprises a hollow cannula, a stylet, a cannula hub operatively fixed
to the proximal end of the cannula, a stylet hub operatively fixed to the
proximal end of the stylet, and a hub strap operably associated
therewith. The cannula hub is operatively fixed to the hub strap, while
the stylet hub is capable of movement relative to the hub strap. The hub
strap includes a top member, at least one side wall and at least one
bottom member, thereby forming an inner channel. The cannula and stylet
hubs further include a base and a cap, with the cannula and stylet hub
caps being maintained at all times within the inner channel of the hub
strap.