Performing A Biopsy Procedure - Philips EPIQ 7 User Manual

Biopsy Guides
14. Insert the needle into a guide channel that corresponds to the size of the needle and the
angle you selected. Continue sliding the needle in until the mark on the needle aligns with
the origin on the biopsy guide. (The origin is the point at which the needle enters the biopsy
guide.)
15. Move the biopsy depth cursor to the tip of the needle, as seen on the display, and verify
that the displayed depth is within 4 mm (0.16 in) of the value noted in step 5.
16. Confirm that the needle is visible along its expected path. If so, then the biopsy guide is
properly aligned.

Performing a Biopsy Procedure

WARNING
Before the biopsy procedure, perform alignment verification at the selected depth, to ensure
that the biopsy guide and the needle have been installed properly.
WARNING
Use a straight, new, sterile needle for each procedure.
WARNING
Do not perform the biopsy guide procedure if the needle is not visible
WARNING
The biopsy guideline is intended only to provide an indication of the expected path of the
needle. Actual position must be verified by identifying the echoes from the needle.
WARNING
If the needle is not following the expected path, discontinue the procedure and contact your
Philips representative.
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