Hologic LOCalizer, User Manual

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A Loop Probe (integrated)
B Screen and Control Panel
C Battery Cover
D Surgical Probe
E Surgical Probe Connector
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
The RFID Localization System is not intended for use under conditions where breast lesion localization
is contraindicated.
The RFID Localization System is not intended for use in the heart, eyes, brain or spinal cord.
The Tag should not be placed in a tissue site with clinical evidence of infection.
The Tag should not be placed in muscle tissue.
LOCALIZER READER OVERVIEW
The LOCalizer Reader ( Figure 1) is composed of:
• 1 Handheld LOCalizer Reader
• 2 AA Alkaline batteries (IEC-LR6)
The LOCalizer Reader includes an integrated Loop Probe (A) that is used to locate and read Tags from
the skin surface. It can also be used with the LOCalizer Surgical Probe attachment (D) to locate and
read Tags within the surgical incision. Probe details are included in Table 1. Subsequent sections of
this manual describe in detail probe and LOCalizer Reader use.
FIGURE 1. LOCalizer Reader with Surgical Probe connected (Instrument Cover not shown)
Table 1. Probe Specifications
Probe Part No. Probe Dimensions Max Reading Depth
Loop Probe (integrated) n/a
12 mm inner diameter
39 mm outer diameter
6 cm*
Surgical Probe HB110
175 mm long
8 mm diameter
3 cm**
* As measured from center of the Loop probe to end of Tag ( Figure 3 )
** As measured from end of the Surgical probe to end of Tag ( Figure 4 )