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E14C4t User Guide (16-01265-EN-07) Puncture and Biopsy Facilities
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Figure 11. Biopsy channel bracket and needle guide mounted on E14C4t.
For Transperineal Puncture
The metal puncture attachment UA1324, shown in Figure 12, is designed for
transperineal puncture and biopsy. When UA1324 is being used, the dummy channel
bracket UA1325-w (shown in Figure 3) must be in place.
UA1324 consists of a needle guide and a mounting ring with clamp. The needle guide
comprises 9 parallel guide channels, spaced 5 mm apart, each with an internal
diameter of 2.1 mm, suitable for a 14-gauge needle. The guideis parallel to the
centerline of the transducer.
Note: The needle guide can be adjusted 70 mm lengthwise with respect to the
mounting ring, using the adjustment screw.
Figure 12. Puncture attachment UA1324.
Mounting the Transperineal Puncture Guide
To mount the transperineal puncture attachment, ensure that the dummy channel
bracket UA1325-w is in place. Pull a sterile transducer cover over the transducer.
Loosen the clamp on UA1324, and slide the attachment over the tip of the transducer
until it meets the steel stud on the side of the transducer. The puncture attachment
should be correctly positioned so that the groove slides easily over the stud. No force
should be used when attaching the puncture attachment to the transducer.
WARNING
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Ensure that the channel bracket and needle guide are correctly positioned. Never insert the
needle guide while the transducer is inside the patient.