1. Inspect the package and product for damage and expiration date. If undamaged and unexpired,
2. Locate the lesion using the appropriate ultrasound or x-ray imaging technique.
3. Remove tip protector from needle by pulling straight off to prevent tip damage.
4. Insert the localization needle into the breast, directing it to the lesion (preferably parallel to the
chest wall to reduce the possible risk of pneumothorax). Use the depth reference marks to
position the needle point into the breast lesion (depth reference marks are 1cm apart).
7. Deploy the wire by pulling the trigger slightly rearward (away from the needle) and depress the
trigger (
). The needle will retract into the handle automatically (
needle must be straight in order to retract. Bending the needle may prevent the device from
functioning properly.
9. The remaining exposed wire should be secured to the skin surface, using an appropriate method
to prevent the wire from moving during transport to surgery.
Warranty
purchase and liability under this limited product warranty will be limited to repair or replacement of the
defective product, in Bard Peripheral Vascular's sole discretion or refunding your net price paid. Wear
and tear from normal use or defects resulting from misuse of this product are not covered by this
limited warranty.
An issue or revision date and a revision number for these instructions are included for the user's
information on the last page of this booklet. In the event 36 months have elapsed between this date
and product use, the user should contact Bard Peripheral Vascular to see if additional product
information is available.
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