I N T E R V E N T I O N A L B R E A S T S O L U T I O N S

A new innovation
for breast biopsy guidance
The AffirmTM breast biopsy guidance system is a customized solution for our
Selenia® Dimensions® digital mammography system. This efficient breast biopsy
guidance system gives imaging centers the opportunity to offer minimally invasive
stereotactic breast biopsy services right in the breast imaging suite.

The Affirm breast biopsy guidance system is compatible with any stereotactic biopsy
device available in the market today giving you maximum flexibility and allowing you
to perform breast biopsies on a wide spectrum of patients.*

Not approved for sale.

Specifications
Affirm Breast Biopsy Guidance System Affirm Control Module

Biopsy Window Size Standard Paddle: 50mm x 50mm Display Window Touchscreen Color LCD
Axillary Paddle: 50mm x 50mm 1280 pixels x 480 pixels
Wide Access Paddle: 60mm x 70mm
Lesion Coordinate Display Numerical, Cartesian
Biopsy Paddle Material Polycarbonate plastic
Display Mode Target Guidance, Jog Screen
Compression Method Standard Selenia Dimensions QAS Test, Select Targets
motorized & manual compression
Compression Range Up to 15cm
Acquisition Workstation*
Image Area 18cm x 24cm
Workflow Display 1.2MP Touchscreen LCD display
Breast Positioning Area 24cm x 29cm
Image Display 3MP medical grade LCD display
SID 70cm
Weight 15lbs (7kg)
Biopsy Device Compatibility

Mounting Same mounting used on MultiCare

Breast Biopsy Guidance Platinum and Digital StereoLoc II
Needle Guidance Cartesian Coordinate System Needle Length Up to 130mm
Z Axis has 10˚ tilt
Accuracy +/-1mm
Accessories
Stereotactic Angle +/-15˚
Standard, Axillary, Wide Access Paddles
C-Arm Positioning +180˚ to -140˚
(stereo start locations) Air Phantom
Guidance Movements X & Y-Axes: Motorized Quality Assurance Needle
Z Axis: Manual or Motorized Stop
Needle Guide Holder
Range of Movement 70mm (width) x 70mm (depth)
Operator’s Manual
x 130mm (height)
Service Manual
Home Positions Left, Right
Biopsy Field Illumination LED

United States / Latin America

35 Crosby Drive,
Bedford, MA 01730-1401 USA
* Refer to the Selenia Dimensions Data Sheet for specifications
Tel: +1.781.999.7300
Sales: +1.781.999.7453 DS-00142 Not available in the United States. International. © 2010 Hologic, Inc.
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