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PRECAUTION: The system must be primed with saline before use. Ensure that saline is
used for the procedure. The absence of saline may cause a decrease in
tissue transport to the chamber.
NOTE: Tissue samples can be visually inspected through the viewing window.
• A biopsy counter on the touchscreen interface keeps track of attempted samples. A
number in the center of the SMS graphic represents the number of attempted samples.
(See Chapter 8: Software Description.)
• The biopsy cycle can be interrupted to avoid unnecessary injury or visualize the location
of the sample aperture via imaging, if desired. (Refer to Other Instructions: Sample
Interrupt.)
• Do not remove the specimen collection chambers during tissue acquisition unless the
sample management system is oriented so that a new chamber is set to receive the
tissue specimen.
NOTE: Do not move the probe during the biopsy cycle, as defined above.
NOTE: Refer to Chapter 8: Software Description for more information about operation of
the clinical function buttons and the control module’s touchscreen interface.
5. When the biopsy cycle is complete, as defined above, rotate the aperture to the desired position for
the next sample acquisition.
6. Repeat Steps 4-5 as necessary to obtain additional specimens.
NOTE: One Large Specimen Management System chamber is designed to take up to 25 individual
samples. If more than 25 samples are needed or if a second lesion is to be obtained,
manually rotate the SMS to a new collection chamber. Reset specimen count, as desired,
before continuing. See Chapter 8: Software Description for instructions on resetting specimen
count.
NOTE: One Single Specimen Management System chamber is designed to hold one individual
sample. If more than a single sample is needed, manually rotate the SMS to a new or large
collection chamber.
NOTE: Ensure that the collection chamber is not rotated to an already full chamber.
NOTE: The chambers can be reinserted if additional samples are necessary. Ensure the chamber is
fully inserted into the sample management system before acquiring additional samples .
7. When the needed amount of tissue has been acquired, clear the sample aperture of any remaining
tissue or fluids as described in Other Instructions: Clearing a Clogged Probe, Tissue Viewing
Window, or Moving Sample to Sample Collection Area.
8. With the specimen management system remaining on the probe, grasp the probe with one hand.
With the other hand, slowly pull the tray in two motions:
i. Gently break the seal.
ii. Fully withdraw the tray.
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