ATEC
Pearl, ATEC Sapphire and ATEC Emerald
Breast Biopsy and Excision System
LIT309:RevB
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1
Scope of Manual
This manual is written for medical technicians who will be responsible for maintaining
ATEC biopsy systems manufactured by Suros, including ATEC Pearl, ATEC Sapphire
and ATEC Emerald systems. It is extremely important that the technician read and
thoroughly understand the contents of this manual and follows the instructions contained
herein.
1.2
Warranty Policy
All capital equipment purchased has a 1-year warranty included and comes with after
business hours pager support at (800) 780-9303.
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Under Warranty/Extended Service Plan – Time and material for repair, preventive
maintenance and upgrades, as well as shipping costs for returned capital equipment
are the responsibility of Suros.
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Out of Warranty – Time and material for repair, preventive maintenance and
upgrades, as well as shipping costs for returned capital equipment are the
responsibility of the Customer. A Suros Sales Representative will contact the
customer with an estimated cost of the repair and quote an Extended Service
Protection Plan prior to any repairs being completed on out of warranty equipment.
1.3
Extended Service
Customers are requested to contact Suros Customer Service or a Sales Representative
for the purchase of an Extended Service Protection Plan.
1.4
Assistance
Suros seeks to provide technical assistance as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Please contact Suros Customer Service at 877-887-8767 if assistance is needed.
1.5
Training
Suros has developed a Biomedical Training Course to teach the content of this manual.
The course includes “hands-on” demonstrations of basic maintenance, service and
trouble-shooting.
1.6
Precautions, Warnings and Cautions
Note: Follow all warnings and instructions as stated in this manual and retain for future
reference.