
ATEC
®
Breast Biopsy and Excision System:
Sapphire
™
Unit
Operator’s Manual
Console Controls and Functions
The console user interface panels include controls that enable the user to operate the ATEC
®
system
and indicator lights that provide additional information about system status. A detailed description
of each component on the user interface can be found below.
Console User Interface
1. Power Switch
– Turns power to the console on or off:
On
= Illuminated
green
and “
|
”
Off
= Not Illuminated and “
O
”
2. “Setup” Button
– This push button control allows for the self-priming of the system with saline.
When placed in “Set Up” mode, the “Saline PV” (Pinch Valve) is opened and the vacuum is turned on,
allowing insertion of the silicone section of the handpiece saline line into the pinch valve.
3. “Test” Button
– This push button control activates the handpiece through one test cycle. The
system will return to “Biopsy” mode upon successful completion of one test cycle.
4. “Biopsy” Button
– When placed in “Biopsy” mode, the handpiece is ready for tissue acquisition.
5. “Lavage” Button
– When placed in “Lavage” mode, the “Saline PV” is opened and vacuum is
turned on to irrigate and aspirate the biopsy cavity.
6. “Manual Aspiration” Button
– When placed in “Manual Aspiration” mode, the “Saline PV” is
closed and the inner cutting cannula is retracted. In this mode, the user can vacuum the biopsy
cavity by depressing the footswitch.
7. “Retest Handpiece” Indicator
– Does not illuminate under normal conditions. Flashes
red
when “Test” mode is not completed due to pressure failure. Refer to the Troubleshooting section
for suggested steps to diagnose and correct a potential problem.
8. “Return to Setup” Indicator
– Does not illuminate under normal conditions. Flashes
red
when
“Test” mode is not completed due to vacuum failure. Refer to the Troubleshooting section for
suggested steps to diagnose and correct a potential problem.
Left User Interface
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Right User Interface
1. Power Switch
– Turns power to the console on or off:
On
= Illuminated
green
and “
|
”
Off
= Not Illuminated and “
O
”
2. “ Setup” Button
– This push button control allows for the self-priming of the system with
saline. When placed in “Set Up” mode, the “Saline PV” (Pinch Valve) is opened and the vacuum is
turned on, allowing insertion of the silicone section of the handpiece saline line into the pinch valve.
3. “ Test” Button
– This push button control activates the handpiece through one test cycle. The
system will return to “Biopsy” mode upon successful completion of one test cycle.
4. “Biopsy” Button
– When placed in “Biopsy” mode, the handpiece is ready for tissue acquisition.
5. “ Lavage” Button
– When placed in “Lavage” mode, the “Saline PV” is opened and vacuum is
turned on to irrigate and aspirate the biopsy cavity.
6. “ Manual Aspiration” Button
– When placed in “Manual Aspiration” mode, the “Saline PV”
is closed and the inner cutting cannula is retracted. In this mode, the user can vacuum the
biopsy cavity by depressing the footswitch.
7. “ Retest Handpiece” Indicator
– Does not illuminate under normal conditions. Flashes
red
when “Test” mode is not completed due to pressure failure. Refer to the Troubleshooting
section for suggested steps to diagnose and correct a potential problem.
8. “ Return to Setup” Indicator
– Does not illuminate under normal conditions. Flashes
red
when “Test” mode is not completed due to vacuum failure. Refer to the Troubleshooting
section for suggested steps to diagnose and correct a potential problem.
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