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4. Advance the ATEC handpiece to the targeted area by sliding it into the introducer
hub until the thumb latch engages the biopsy device hub. (Figure 2)
5. Prior to performing a biopsy using the ATEC handpiece, verify aperture position
using ultrasound-guidance.
6. Once the ATEC handpiece is inserted into the introducer hub and latched,
follow the instructions for handpiece use in the ATEC Console Operator's Manual to
perform the biopsy.
ATEC handpiece with introducer attached
7. Once core acquisition has been completed, return the console to biopsy mode and
remove the ATEC handpiece. The handpiece may be detached from the introducer
by depressing the latch mechanism on the introducer hub. The ATEC ultrasound
introducer can be left in place for biopsy site marker placement, otherwise remove it
with the ATEC handpiece.
8. For biopsy site marker deployment, insert the deployment device into the
proximal end of the introducer and carefully advance the deployment device until it
engages the introducer hub thumb latch. (Figure 3)
9. Deploy the biopsy site marker per the instructions for use provided with the
biopsy site marker.
10. Remove the introducer and biopsy site marker as a unit and properly dispose of
them.
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Figure 2
9cm Configuration
12cm Configuration
Figure 3
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