User's Instructions

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Figure 13. U/S Holster Illustration and Nomenclature
EX Holster
The Mammotome revolve EX Holster is a non-sterile, reusable instrument with one electrical cable for
transmitting information to the control module. The EX Holster communicates with the control module and
EX probe to drive the basic functionality for the procedure, including the advancement and retraction of
the cutting mechanism. The sample aperture can be manually rotated by using the wrist to rotate the
probe/holster assembly to the desired orientation. Three fingertip-operable buttons on the EX Holster
control the functions of the Mammotome revolve Dual Vacuum-Assisted Biopsy System.
Figure 14. EX Holster Illustration
EX Specific Holster Functions
• OPEN/CLOSE button. Opens and closes the cutter location in the aperture.
o Post-Biopsy activation transfers the tissue sample from the viewing window to the collection
chamber.
• BIOPSY button. Activates the cutter for tissue sampling.
o Press and release for single specimen acquisition.
o Press and hold for continuous sampling.
NOTE: The sample aperture can be manually rotated by using the wrist to rotate the probe/holster
assembly to the desired orientation.