User's Instructions

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NOTE: Refer to Chapter 8: Software Description for more information about the clinical

function buttons and the touchscreen interface.

10. When the biopsy cycle is complete, as defined above, rotate the aperture rotation thumbwheel on the

probe or aperture rotation knobs on the holster to the desired position for the next sample acquisition.

11. Repeat steps 9-10 as necessary to obtain additional tissue specimens.

NOTE: One Specimen Management System is designed to take up to 12 individual samples. If more

than 12 samples are desired, replace the SMS with a new one and reset the chambers to

continue. (See Chapter 8: Software Description for information on resetting the chambers.)

12. When the needed amount of tissue has been acquired, clear the sample aperture of any remaining

tissue or fluids as described in Other Instructions: Clearing a Clogged Probe.

NOTE: Tissue samples can be visually inspected through the sample management system.

13. When the needed amount of tissue has been acquired, tissue specimens can be removed from the

specimen management system using one of two methods:

a. Entire Cup Assembly (Sample Management System) Removal

o Grasp the outer cup housing and rotate counterclockwise to remove the entire cup assembly

from the probe. There are two groups of six chambers each in the cup, identified by

radiopaque numbers 1-12.

o The specimen collection chambers can then be removed from the fluid management

manifold, one group of six at a time, by grasping the pull tab to slide the chambers and tissue

out of the manifold (1).

NOTE: Ensure the open area of the tissue chambers is facing up when removing them from

the fluid management manifold.

b. Group of Chambers Removal

o With the specimen management system still attached to the probe, one group of chambers

can be removed at a time by grasping the pull tab to slide the chambers and tissue out of the

manifold (1).

NOTE: Ensure the open area of the tissue chambers is facing up when removing from the

fluid management manifold.

Once removed, each group of chambers can be flattened for further inspection or imaging

(e.g., radiograph) by pressing in the middle of the group, above the pull tab (2).

NOTE: Do not place tissue chambers back into the specimen management system.