A device for needle biopsy is presented. The device includes a handle memberhaving proximal and distal portions.A proximal handle member is disposed to the proximal portion of the handlemember and a distal handle member is disposed tothe distal portion of the handle member. A sheath lumen is disposed within thehandle member and extends from the distal portionof the handle member. A needle housing member is partially disposed to theproximal portion of the handle member and a needleis disposed within the sheath lumen. A plurality of protrusions is disposedupon the needle. A needle protection member is partiallydisposed to the distal portion of the needle housing member. The needleprotection member includes a needle protection huband a needle protection shaft.