Affirm Breast Biopsy Guidance System Service Manual
Appendix D: Biopsy Device Evaluation Procedure
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D.3 Configuring the Wire Localization Needle
D.3.1 Wire Localization Needle Guides
The following table provides the part numbers of the wire localization (loc) needle
guides. These items can be ordered by either calling 1.877.371.4372 and following the
prompts for parts, emailing at Parts@hologic.com, or contacting your local Hologic dealer
(outside of the USA).
Wire Localization (Loc) Needle Guides
Color/Quantity
in each package
3-425-4002
Sterile Pack, Open Needle
Guide 16-19 Gauge (GA.)
Purple, 2 For 16-19 GA needles when
sites are leaving both
needle and wire in breast
3-425-4003
Sterile Pack, Open Needle
Guide 20-22 GA.
Purple, 2 For 20-22 GA. needles
when sites are leaving both
needle and wire in breast
3-425-4004 Sterile Pack, Closed
Needle Guide 16-19 GA.
Yellow, 2 For 16-19 GA. needle when
sites are leaving only the
wire in breast
3-425-4005 Sterile Pack, Closed
Needle Guide 20-22 GA.
Yellow, 2 For 20-22 GA. needle when
sites are leaving only the
wire in breast
3-255-0004 Sterile Pack, Closed
Needle Guide 14 GA.
Green, 1 For 14 GA. needle; or QAS
on MultiCare Platinum and
Stereo Loc II systems