2: General Information; System Overview; Figure 1: Affirm Biopsy System On The Selenia Dimensions Mammography System - Hologic Affirm User Manual

Chapter 2 General Information
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System Overview

The Affirm breast biopsy guidance system attaches to the C-arm of the Selenia
Dimensions system or the 3Dimensions system. The Affirm biopsy system has two main
components:
A compatible biopsy device attaches to the biopsy guidance module device mount.
During a standard needle approach procedure, motors in the Affirm system move the
biopsy device in X and Y directions. Z-axis movement is manual. The optional Affirm
Lateral Arm Upright Biopsy Accessory installs on the biopsy guidance module to enable
lateral needle approach procedures. When using the lateral arm accessory, X-, Y-, and Z-
axis movement is the same as for standard needle approach. The C-arm is positioned at
0° and the biopsy device is positioned the same way as in a standard needle approach.
Then the needle is manually advanced into the breast along its own X-axis, referred to as
"Lat X."
The Tube Arm on the Selenia Dimensions and 3Dimensions systems moves separately
from the Compression Arm to permit the acquisition of 2D and tomosynthesis images for
targeting. The types of images you can acquire are contingent on your imaging system
licensing. Refer to the imaging system User Guide for complete information about that
system. The types of biopsies you can perform are contingent on your Affirm system
licensing. To see all your installed licenses, go to Licensing in System Tools.

Figure 1: Affirm Biopsy System on the Selenia Dimensions Mammography System

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Affirm Breast Biopsy Guidance System User Guide
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Biopsy Guidance Module
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Biopsy Control Module
Chapter 2: General Information
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