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STEP 5: CAPTURE BIOPSY SPECIMEN
Advance the stylet forward, with thumb on plunger, to deliver
the specimen sampling notch into the area to be biopsied.
Release the cutting cannula by fully depressing the plunger
3.
with thumb. This will cut a tissue core.
4.
STEP 6: RETRIEVE BIOPSY SPECIMEN
Withdraw Temno needle from coaxial introducer. Pull back
on plunger as in Step 3 above until firm click is felt. Carefully
advance the stylet forward to expose specimen notch and
biopsy core. Remove tissue sample.
STEP 7: OBTAINING MULTIPLE SAMPLES
Additional tissue samples may be obtained by repeating Step
4 through Step 6 above. Note that the distal tip of the coaxial
introducer remains proximal to target area.
5.
CAUTION: Test firing the needle may cause damage to the
cutting cannula and is not recommended. If test firing is
performed, the cutting cannula may be protected by holding
the cannula with moderate pressure between the thumb and
fingers during firing.
NOTE: The needle stylet will be completely covered by the
cutting cannula after charging the device.
CAUTION: For single use only. Re-use may result in a non-
functional product or contribute to cross contamination.
WARNING:
• Not intended for use in bone.
• Do not use if package is damaged.
O nly clinicians who have b e en prop erly traine d in
this procedure, including patient preparation, sample
preservation and the use of image guidance for percutaneous
biopsy, should use this device.
SYMBOL
Sterile Package Sterile Package
Use By: YYYY-MM-DD
Lot Number
Catalog Number
Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide
Do Not Use if Package is Damaged
Single Use
Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this device
to sale by or on the order of a physician
Medical Device
DESIGNATION
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