User's Instructions

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PRECAUTION: Remove the tray in a slow, controlled manner to prevent the possibility of spilling
tissue and fluid.
PRECAUTION: Ensure the open area of the tray is facing up when removing it from the fluid
management manifold.
9. Perform post-biopsy imaging of the patient and specimens as necessary.
10. Before removing the probe from the percutaneous site, ensure the sample aperture is closed. Press
the OPEN/CLOSE button on the input device to Close the aperture, as needed.
11. Remove the probe from the biopsy site by pulling the holster and probe back together as a unit.
NOTE: Take care to avoid pressing holster buttons during removal. Do not unintentionally actuate
cutter motion while the probe is in the patient. Failure to follow this instruction could lead to
patient or operator injury.
12. The control module can be placed into Standby at this time. Refer to Chapter 8: Software Description.
NOTE: If the last button pressed was BIOPSY, the aperture opens and transports the last tissue
sample from the viewing window to the tissue sample chamber aligned.
Other Instructions
Continuous Sampling
When acquiring multiple tissue samples, the user may wish to use continuous sampling.
a. Perform the Steps for Tissue Sampling through Step 3. At this point, the device is fully
prepared for tissue biopsy.
i. Press and hold the BIOPSY button on the active input device for continuous sampling.
The device will stop sampling after 30 continuous tissue sample attempts; release the
BIOPSY button and continuously press again to continue sampling, when the cutter
reaches the distal end of the sample aperture, it stops moving momentarily and a tone
sounds, indicating the biopsy cycle is complete.