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Appendix A: Stereotactic Adapter
When performing a biopsy under stereotactic guidance, a stereotactic adapter is required to hold the ATEC handpiece and
the Eviva biopsy device in place on the stereotactic system.
Hologic offers four stereotactic adapter models for the ATEC handpiece (refer to Table 5), which are depicted in figures
6 thru 9. Various stereotactic adapter models are offered for the Eviva biopsy device (refer to Table 4). For additional
instructions on the Eviva adapters and devices, please refer to the Eviva Instructions for Use (IFU).
Performing a Biopsy Using an ATEC Stereotactic Adapter
1. With the clear protective sleeve covering the outer cannula, slide the ATEC handpiece forward onto the stereotactic
adapter until the ring on the front of the ATEC handpiece engages with the guide ring on the front of the stereotactic
adapter.
2. Lock the ATEC handpiece into the stereotactic adapter by sliding the handpiece retaining clamp into the lock position.
3. Remove the protective sleeve covering the outer cannula.
4. Advance the device to the desired pre-fire coordinates provided by the imaging system. If it is desirable to “rapid
advance” the ATEC handpiece into the target area, pull the cocking lever away from the cradle about 80° until there is
no further forward movement. The cocking lever will return by spring action to its at-rest position.
Note:
The stereotactic adapter can only be cocked if the handpiece retaining clamp is in the lock position.
5. To “rapid advance” the ATEC handpiece into the target area, pull the release/firing knob located on either side of the
stereotactic adapter outward of a minimum of 1/8” and then push the knob downward.
6. To remove the handpiece from the adapter, place console in “Biopsy” mode in order to close the aperture prior to
removal of handpiece from biopsy cavity. Slide the adapter with handpiece back. Unlock the retaining clamp and remove
handpiece from adapter.
7. Immediately following the procedure, clean the stereotactic adapter as recommended in the Cleaning Instructions section
of this Appendix.
8. For additional training or questions on specific stereotactic applications, please contact your regional Clinical Education
Specialist or Hologic Customer Support at 1-877-887-8767. If you are an international customer, please contact your
distributor with questions.
NOTE:
Complete training and understanding of your stereotactic device should be provided by your stereotactic system
vendor.
FIGURE 6: ATEC STX-1
FIGURE 7: ATEC STX-2
Grasp cocking lever this
end and pull away from
cradle approximately
80degrees
Pull trigger button
(either side) out,
then push down to
fire the device
Lock retaining Clamp
into Handpiece Groove
after loading
Adapter
Adapter
Handpiece retaining
Clamp
