8818 User Guide
(BB1505-H)
Puncture and Biopsy Facilities
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The puncture line for UA1323-S and UA1327 on 8818 is shown in Figure 8. The
needle guide is parallel to the centerline of the transducer.
Figure 8. Illustration of the puncture line for biopsy guides UA1323-S and UA1327.
Dual
The sterile single-use biopsy guide UA1329-S and reusable biopsy guide UA1328
are used in dual imaging. Needle guide UC0100 is marked with a blue band (see
Figure 9). On screen, you will see this corresponds to the color of the puncture line
displayed on the image.
Figure 9. Reusable biopsy guide UA1328.
The puncture lines for UA1328 and UA1329-S on Type 8818 are shown in Fig. 10.
The needle guides are angled at 0
and 19
to the transducer’s axis.
Figure 10. Illustration of the puncture line for biopsy guides UA1328 and UA1329-S.
During endfire imaging, only the endfire biopsy line can be displayed on screen.
Mounting a Transrectal Biopsy Guide
To mount a biopsy guide on 8818:
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If a dummy channel bracket is mounted on the transducer, remove it.
WARNING
Before beginning a puncture or biopsy procedure using dual imaging, ensure that the color
of the puncture line on the system monitor matches that of the needle guide you will insert
your needle into.
