Hologic Brevera - Figure 9: Biopsy Needle Components

Brevera Breast Biopsy System User Guide
Chapter 3: Components, Controls, and Indicators
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Biopsy Needle Components
The biopsy needle includes the disposable needle itself and the tubing for the vacuum
and saline lines. The biopsy needle also includes a tissue filter assembly to collect the
biopsy cores for imaging. The biopsy needle is packaged with the tissue filter assembly
and the introducer.
Figure 9: Biopsy Needle Components
Figure Legend
1. Introducer
2. Biopsy needle (attaches to the device driver)
3. Suction line
4. Saline line
5. Tissue filter assembly
6. Y-valve
Note
The biopsy needle comes packaged with a tissue filter. Refer to Tissue Filter Components
on page 30 for details on the tissue filter.