Contraindications; Device Description - Hologic ATEC Bedienungsanleitung

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ATEC Introducer Localization System
Instructions for Use
Please read all information carefully. Failure to properly follow the instructions may lead to
serious surgical consequences.
Important: This package insert is designed to provide Instructions for Use of the ATEC
Introducer Localization System. It is not a reference to surgical techniques.
Indications
The ATEC Introducer Localization System (ILS) is intended to be used as an aspiration
needle and/or as an introducer with another biopsy needle in percutaneous biopsies of the
breast for diagnostic purposes only.

Contraindications

When performing biopsies in conjunction with the ATEC Introducer Localization System
(ILS) sound professional judgement should be used on patients who are using anticoagulant
therapy and/or patients with known hemophilia problems.

Device Description

The ATEC ILS is a sterile, single use system
of devices comprised of an introducer stylet,
introducer sheath, needle guide and localizing
obturator. The ATEC ILS is intended for use with
the ATEC Breast Biopsy and Excision System when
performing vacuum assisted breast biopsies.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures
should be performed according to the following
guidelines.
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