8808 User Guide
(BB0339-M)
Puncture and Biopsy Facilities
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Puncture and Biopsy Facilities
Puncture and biopsy are possible with 8808. The appropriate puncture attachments
are illustrated in the following pages with a brief description of their uses and
operating instructions.
For transperineal puncture, puncture attachment UA1232 is available.
For transrectal puncture, a biopsy guide UA1257 is available in different versions.
Whenever UA1257 is mentioned throughout this user guide, it refers to each of the
UA1257 biopsy guides listed in the Product Data sheet.
The puncture equipment is illustrated in the following pages with a brief description
of its use and operating instructions.
For Transrectal Puncture
The UA1257 biopsy channel brackets are intended for transrectal puncture and
biopsy. The transducer has an ‘‘open channel’’ into which one of these channel
brackets can be fitted when the dummy channel bracket has been removed (see
Figure 3).
UA1257 is available for different needle sizes and comes in both non-sterile reusable
versions (light green) and in sterile-packed single-use versions (dark green)
UA1257-S14 and UA1257S17E. Each version includes needle guide, biopsy channel
bracket and clamp. Full product specifications for the puncture equipment can be
found in the Product Data sheet that accompanies this user guide.
All needle guides for the UA1257 biopsy channel bracket are angled at 17.7
°
to the
transducer’s axis. The puncture line for UA1257 is shown in Figure 10.
WARNING
We do not recommend use of the water standoff facility when the UA1257 biopsy channel
bracket is in place and biopsies are to be performed. This is due to the strong likelihood of
puncturing the rubber sheath with the biopsy needle. Instead, prior to performing the
biopsy, the standoff should be drained of water.
WARNING
Do not use excessive force during insertion. Do not make excessive lateral movements
during or after insertion. Risk of injury or tissue damage to the patient could occur under
certain circumstances. A digital palpation of the rectum may need to be carried out by a
clinician prior to insertion or use of the probe as a precautionary measure.
WARNING
It is essential for the patient’s safety that only the correct puncture attachments, as described
in this guide, are used. Never use unauthorized ombinations of transducers and puncture
attachments or other manufacturers’ puncture attachments.
