Hologic Brevera User Reference Manual

Brevera Breast Biopsy System
™
User Reference Guide

Set Up and Use

Plug biopsy driver into console.
Place the biopsy needle package into the
tray on the top of the console and open
the sterile pack.
Guide saline tubing counter-clockwise
around the tubing management plate
and insert clear section of saline tubing
into the saline pinch valve. Place gray
vacuum tubing into the tubing guide.
To complete set up follow on screen
prompts on the smaller technologist
display screen.
Power the system on.
Ensure biopsy needle and driver are in
the ready position before assembly. To
reset driver (if needed), disconnect and
plug into the console. To reset biopsy
needle, manually slide white gear
forward until it clicks into place.
Connect the biopsy needle vacuum line
to the "PATIENT" port of the canister lid.
Once the "Test" cycle is complete, the
user may follow prompts to test "Arm"
and "Fire" the device or proceed to
"Standby".
Place the assembled canister into the
holder with the "PATIENT" port facing the
right side.
With the biopsy needle lined up over the
driver, carefully move the biopsy needle
straight down matching the notches.
The needle should slide forward
smoothly until it clicks.
Open the drawer and click the tissue
filter assembly into place, routing the
tubing through the guides. Ensure tissue
filter cap is secure. Close the drawer.
OPTIONAL: To "Arm" press and hold Arm
button. To "Fire" press and hold Fire
button. System will default to "Standby"
when complete.
Securely connect the blue fitting of the
Vacuum Line Assembly to the "VACUUM"
port.
Spike the saline bag, gently squeeze to
ensure unobstructed flow, and hang the
bag on the saline hook located on the
side of the console.
Unwind foot switch and place it on the
floor in front of the console.
On the larger imaging display, select Log
In. Follow the prompts to enter a patient
and procedure.