Improved Workflow Delivers Faster Procedures1
The Affirm® prone system offers superior performance by eliminating steps that lead to slower procedures and a less than optimal patient experience.¹ Intuitive software, once-daily quality checks and pre-programmed needle parameters make the system fast and easy to use. A field of view that’s 6.5 times larger than older generation dedicated prone systems, and an automated tube-head motion generates quality images in seconds, giving clinicians more time to spend with the patient.¹
5 Ways the Affirm® Prone Biopsy
System Streamlines Workflow
Reduce Procedure Time
Reduce procedure time with intuitive software and pre-programmed needle parameters
Efficient Access
Efficiently access hard-to-reach lesions and thinly compressed breasts with an integrated lateral needle approach
Automated Tube Head Motion
Eliminate the need for manual X-ray tube positioning before each exposure with the automated tube head motion
Fewer Quality Checks
Perform quality checks once a day
One-Click Targeting
One-click targeting with 3DTM Breast Biopsy5
Intuitive Workstation Software
The system touchpoints were designed to improve ease of use and help clinicians keep the focus on the patient. Pre-programmed needle parameters reduce the need for manual calculations that can lead to errors and slow procedure time. This intuitive, user-friendly experience significantly improves workflow1 and is based on the software found in our Selenia® Dimensions® mammography system, making it easy to transition from using one system to the other.
Automated Tube Arm
Image collection is initiated with a single button press. With the touch of a button, an automated tube-head sweeps over the breast to acquire all necessary images, taking about 13 seconds for a 2D Stereo pair and about 5 seconds for a tomosynthesis acquisition. No manual X-ray tube positioning is required.
Touchscreen Biopsy Controls
The touchscreen biopsy control module with 3-dimensional navigation aids clearly display the position of the biopsy device to guide the way during the procedure. With automatic calculations, the biopsy needle parameters are programmed into the system to display safety margins and relevant distance in real-time. Clear color-change indicators show when the device is at the target, or at risk for safety margin violations.
Features
- Automated tube-head motion
- Pre-programmed needle parameters
- Fully integrated lateral needle approach
- 360º breast access
- Based on the proven system software found in the Hologic Selenia® Dimensions® mammography system
- More than 6.5 times larger field of view (14.3 cm x 11.7 cm)¹
- X-ray translucent, clear paddles
- Lightweight compression paddles (>7.5 times lighter than MultiCare® Platinum system paddles)
- Ergonomically designed, easy-to-use table adjustment controls¹
- High-resolution color touchscreen Biopsy Control Module
- Electronic, easily adjustable Acquisition Workstation height
- Dimmable LED lighting
- One-click-targeting for 3D™ Breast Biopsy workflow
Capabilities and Advantages
Perform Faster Biopsies1
Significantly improved, easier workflow helps deliver faster procedures1 and can help reduce patient time under compression. Generate high-quality images in seconds to speed up procedure time1 using the fully-integrated, automated tube-head motion.
Perform QC Just Once a Day
Our software eliminates the need for time-consuming quality checks before every procedure.
Intuitive User Experience
Intuitive, easy to use software based on the same platform as the Selenia® Dimensions® system, including pre-programmed needle parameters, help to speed up biopsy procedure time and reduce the possibility for error.1
Improve System Ergonomics
A single press of a button raises the table to its highest position; foot pedals easily enable motorized compression and vertical C-arm positioning; and the C-arm controller allows vertical and transverse C-arm positioning, making table adjustments seamless.
Reposition Patients with Confidence
The large field of view and X-ray translucent, clear paddles make tissue surrounding the biopsy window clearly visible, for easy repositioning.
Efficiently Light the Workspace
Dimmable LED lighting illuminates the work area with diffuse light and task lighting focused on the breast.
Help Reduce Errors
Automated calculations with pre-programmed needle parameters eliminate the need for manual calculations, reducing the potential for error.1
X-Ray Translucent, Clear Paddles
Lightweight, easy-to-install translucent, clear paddles that help visualize tissue inside and outside the biopsy window.
Foot Pedals
Foot pedal controls enabling motorized compression and vertical C-arm positioning.
LED Lighting
Dimmable LED lighting illuminates work area with diffuse light and task lighting focused on the breast.
Table Controls
Easily accessible table up/down and lighting controls.
“Because of the larger field of view, it's easier and quicker to find lesions."
Hear from Dr. Margot Henebiens about her experience with the Affirm® prone biopsy system.