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Table 5. Input Device Operations for EX Only
Button
Description
EX Holster
Remote
Footswitch
Remote
Keypad
BIOPSY
Activates tissue sampling.
When the BIOPSY button is
pressed, the previous specimen
advances to sample collection
area.
• Press and release for single
specimen acquisition.
• Press and hold for
continuous sampling.
VAC
(VACUUM)
Activates vacuum aspiration and
probe clearing.
• Press and hold to activate
vacuum aspiration for the
duration of press. The cutter
retracts and vacuum is
applied for up to 15
seconds.
• Press and immediately
release to activate a short
vacuum and saline pulse. If
a specimen is not
transported into its
chamber, use this approach
to bring the clogged tissue
or fluid into that chamber.
NOTE: If a biopsy has been
attempted before button press,
the previous specimen will
transport to the sample
collection area.
OPEN/
CLOSE
Opens and/or closes the cutter in
the sample aperture.
NOTE: If a biopsy has been
attempted before button press,
the previous specimen will
transport to the sample collection
area.