danaher Science of VAB Common VAB Use Cases Instructions

danaher Science of VAB Common VAB Use Cases

Product Information

Specifications:

• Product Name: Vacuum-assisted Biopsy Device (VAB)
• Usage: Ultrasound-guided breast procedures
• Features: Vacuum technology for precise tissue sampling
• Compatibility: Suitable for masses near chest wall, in dense breast tissue, and small masses

Product Usage Instructions

1.  Preparation:
   Ensure the VAB device is assembled correctly and sterile packaging is intact.

2. Patient Positioning:
   Position the patient appropriately for the ultrasound-guided procedure, ensuring clear access to the target area.

3.  Ultrasound Guidance:
   Locate the mass or target tissue using ultrasound imaging.

4.  Insertion:
   Insert the VAB device into the target area under ultrasound guidance.

5.  Tissue Sampling:
   Activate the vacuum-assisted biopsy mechanism to obtain tissue samples with precision.

6. Post-Procedure Care:
   Ensure proper disposal of used VAB components and provide post-procedure care to the patient as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: What are the common use cases for Vacuum-assisted Biopsy Devices?
  A: Clinicians and clinical studies often choose VAB devices for masses near the chest wall, in dense breast tissue, and for small masses.

• Q: How does the vacuum technology in VAB devices work?
  A: The vacuum technology creates suction to precisely sample tissue during biopsies, aiding in accurate diagnosis.

The Science of VAB
Common VAB Use Cases

When do clinicians and clinical studies commonly choose vacuum-assisted biopsy devices in ultrasound-guided breast procedures?

For complete product details, see Instructions for Use.

References

1.  Amer. Soc. Of Breast Surgeons, Consensus Guidelines on Image-Guided Percutaneous Biopsy of Palpable and Nonpalpable Breast Lesions (Nov. 2017), https://www.breastsurgeons.org/docs/statements/Consensus-Guideline-on-Image-Guided-Percutaneous-Biopsy-of-Palpable-and-Nonpalpable-Breast-Lesions.pdf.
2. The American College of Radiology (ACR) Practice Guidelines (rev. 2021) , https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Practice-Parameters/us-guidedbreast.pdf (Section II).
3. Chinese Society of Breast Surgery (CSBrS) practice guidelines 2021, https://journals.lww.com/cmj/fulltext/2021/06200/clinical_practice_guidelines_for_ultrasound_guided.2.aspx.
4. Zhang, Y., et al. “The comparison of efficacy and safety evaluation of vacuum-assisted Elite 10-G system and the traditional BARD 14-G core needle in breast diagnosis: an open-label, parallel, randomized controlled trial.” International Journal of Surgery 109:1180–1187, April 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JS9.0000000000000257.
5.  Seo, J, et al. Ultrasound-Guided Cable-Free 13-Gauge Vacuum-Assisted Biopsy of Non-Mass Breast Lesions. Vol. 12, no. 6, 19 June 2017, pp. e0179182, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0179182.
6. La Forgia, D, et al. “Elite VABB 13G: A New Ultrasound-Guided Wireless Biopsy System for Breast Lesions. Technical Characteristics and Comparison with Respect to Traditional Core-Biopsy 14–16G Systems.” Diagnostics, vol. 10, no. 5, 9 May 2020, p. 291, https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics10050291.

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