Hologic Brevera - Deploying a Biopsy Site Marker; Remove the Biopsy Device Adapter

Brevera Breast Biopsy System User Guide
Chapter 7: Biopsy
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7.8.4 Deploying a Biopsy Site Marker
To deploy a biopsy site marker, refer to the biopsy site marker instructions for use.
Note
Make sure that the correct biopsy marker is selected for the needle length used.
After deploying an optional biopsy site marker, retract the introducer and stereotactic
adapter from the patient (refer to Remove the Biopsy Device Adapter on page 83).
7.8.5 Remove the Biopsy Device Adapter
1. After deploying an optional biopsy site marker, pull back the introducer and the
biopsy site marker deployment device from the breast as one unit by moving the
biopsy device adapter away from the patient.
2. After everything is retracted from the patient, remove the introducer and biopsy site
marker deployment device as a unit from the biopsy device adapter by pinching the
wing tabs on the introducer. Slide the introducer back from the adapter. Dispose of
the introducer and marker deployment device per facility policy.
3. Refer to the instructions for use provided with the biopsy device adapter for
additional information regarding removal of the adapter from the biopsy guidance
system.
4. Immediately following the procedure, properly clean and disinfect the biopsy device
adapter as recommended in the section Maintenance, Cleaning, and Disinfecting on
page 99.
Note
Complete training and understanding of your biopsy guidance system should be
provided by your biopsy guidance system vendor.