The patient was in ir (interventional radiology) for a computer-tomography (ct) guided biopsy.Medical doctor used ct imaging to locate the target, l5-s1 disc.A 20g 16 cm bard mission needle was chosen.The disc space was reached using ct fluoroscopy.During sample collection, md asked for a second bard mission needle.After a few specimens were collected md removed the needle and stylet.He stated that a piece of the needle broke off and left behind.It was visible on ct fluoroscopy imaging.