Caution
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Every time before using a biopsy guide ensure its correct position and optimal fit on the
probe.
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Always use a straight needle for each biopsy procedure.
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Before performing a biopsy ensure that the selected and displayed biopsy line
corresponds to the biopsy needle guide mounted to the ultrasound probe (left/right).
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The biopsy needle and the biopsy needle guide (and the bore inside) must be sterile.
Caution
For detailed information on a biopsy guide, please contact the manufacturer of the biopsy
guide.
Caution
Biopsy equipment is not sterile when delivered unless it is clearly labeled! If biopsy equipment
is not sterile it is mandatory to clean and sterilize it before usage. For additional details please
contact the legal manufacturer of the biopsy equipment.
Caution
Ensure the correct position and optimal fit every time before using a biopsy guide!
Caution
Ensure that the needle (especially the needle tip) is always visible in the ultrasound image
during the whole biopsy procedure.
Caution
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Disposable biopsy guides: Single-use components must be disposed as infectious
waste!
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Reusable biopsy guides must be sterilized before they are disposed!
Caution
Before starting a biopsy procedure with a 3D/4D probe always perform a volume scan first.
This is important to ensure proper mechanical alignment and centering of the transducer
element before the biopsy is performed.
Biopsy setup safety
Caution
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The default biopsy lines provided with the system software, must be verified at least
once by the user. The procedure must be repeated if probes and/or biopsy guides are
exchanged.
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Before performing a biopsy, prepare a water bath of approx. 47°C and make sure that
the displayed biopsy line coincides with the needle track. Observe probe specific
information on the temperature of the water bath.
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The needle used for water bath alignment must not be used for a biopsy performed on a
patient.
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Depending on the needle stiffness/thickness and the elasticity and composition of the
different tissue-types in the path of the biopsy needle, the actual needle track can
deviate from the predicted biopsy line. The biopsy needle might bend and not follow a
straight line.
Probes and Biopsies
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