User's Instructions

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Figure 11. Mammotome revolve EX Probe Illustrations
Input Devices
The buttons used to activate the clinical functions of the Mammotome revolve Dual Vacuum-Assisted
Biopsy System are located on an input device. Three input devices are available for use with the system:
1. Holster (ST or U/S or EX)
2. Remote Footswitch (optional)
3. Remote Keypad (optional)
Except for arming and firing the holster/probe assembly, only one input device can be active at a time.
Although a remote footswitch or remote keypad can be used, arming and firing the device (ST only) can only
be done using the ST holster buttons. An input device can be connected to the control module before or after
powering on the system.
NOTE: For U/S and EX only: Use the remote footswitch when experiencing difficulty (e.g., muscle strain)
after repeated use of the holster buttons.
ST Holster
The Mammotome revolve ST Holster is a non-sterile, reusable instrument with one electrical
cable for transmitting information to the control module. The ST Holster communicates with the
control module and ST probe to drive the basic functionality for the procedure, including the
rotation, advancement and retraction of the cutting mechanism, and specimen management
system rotation. The aperture rotation knobs can be used to manually turn and orient the sample
aperture as desired. Five fingertip-operable buttons on the ST Holster control the functions of the
Mammotome revolve Dual Vacuum-Assisted Biopsy System and are identical on each side of the
holster.