
BD EleVation™ Breast Biopsy System
Indications for use 1. The BD EleVation™ Breast Biopsy System is indicated to obtain tissue
samples from the breast or axillary lymph nodes for diagnostic analysis of breast abnormalities.
The BD EleVation™ Breast Biopsy System is intended to provide breast tissue for histologic
examination with partial or complete removal of the imaged abnormality. 2. The extent of
histologic abnormality cannot be reliably determined from its mammographic appearance.
Therefore, the extent of removal of the imaged evidence of an abnormality does not predict
the extent of removal of a histologic abnormality, e.g. malignancy. When the sampled
abnormality is not histologically benign, it is essential that the tissue margins be examined
for completeness of removal using standard surgical procedures.
Contraindications 1. The BD EleVation™ Breast Biopsy System is for diagnostic use only,
NOT for therapeutic use. 2. The BD EleVation™ Breast Biopsy System is contraindicated for
those patients where, in the physician’s judgment, there is an increased risk of complications
associated with percutaneous removal of tissue samples.
Warnings 1. Patients who may have a bleeding disorder, or who are receiving anticoagulant
therapy, may be at increased risk of complications. 2. As with any biopsy instrument, there is a
potential risk for infection. 3. The BD EleVation™ Breast Biopsy System should not be used in a
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Suite. 4. The BD EleVation™ Breast Biopsy System has not
been tested using stereotactic guidance or for use with an MRI. 5. The BD EleVation™ Breast
Biopsy System should not be used in an operating room. 6. The BD EleVation™ Breast Biopsy
System is not classified as an AP or APG device. 7. The BD EleVation™ Breast Biopsy System is
not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetic. 8. The BD EleVation™ Breast Biopsy
System is not suitable for use in an oxygen rich environment. 9. The BD EleVation™ Driver must
only be used with BD EleVation™ Probes and BD EleVation™ Accessories. 10. All breast biopsies
should be performed under ultrasound guidance to confirm the BD EleVation™ Probe’s position
relative to the target region to be sampled and to help mitigate the occurrence of a false
negative biopsy. The BD EleVation™ Breast Biopsy System is intended for use with ultrasound
imaging only. 11. The battery may only be replaced or disposed of by an authorized Service and
Repair facility. 12. Use only with supplied AC power BD EleVation™ Accessories. Removing the AC
adapter plug from wall power shall serve as isolation means. Do not position the AC adapter plug
and wireless charging stand such that it is dicult to remove the AC adapter plug from the wall
outlet if needed to remove mains power. 13. Do not reuse BD EleVation™ Probe. Reusing the BD
EleVation™ Probe bears the risk of cross-patient contamination as biopsy probes, particularly those
with long and small lumina, joints, and/or crevices between components, are dicult or impossible
to clean once body fluids or tissues with potential pyrogenic or microbial contamination have
had contact with the BD EleVation™ Probe for an indeterminable period of time. The residue of
biological material can promote the contamination of the BD EleVation™ Probe with pyrogens or
microorganisms which may lead to infectious complications. 14. Do not resterilize BD EleVation™
Probe. After resterilization, the sterility of the BD EleVation™ Probe is not guaranteed because of
an indeterminable degree of potential pyrogenic or microbial contamination which may lead
to infectious complications. Cleaning, reprocessing and/or resterilizing the BD EleVation™ Probe
increases the probability that it will malfunction due to potential adverse eects on components
that are influenced by thermal and/or mechanical changes.
Precautions 1. The BD EleVation™ Breast Biopsy System should only be used by a physician
trained in its indicated use, limitations, and possible complications of percutaneous needle
techniques. 2. Do not attempt to remove the cover or modify the device in any way.
Potential Complications 1. Potential complications are those associated with any percutaneous
removal/biopsy technique for tissue collection. Potential complications are limited to the region
surrounding the biopsy site and include hematoma, lymphedema, hemorrhage, infection, non-
healing wound, pain, nerve injury, and tissue adherence to the BD EleVation™ Probe while removing
it from the breast. 2. As per routine biopsy procedures, it may be necessary to cut tissue adhering to
the BD EleVation™ Probe while removing it from the breast.
Please consult product labels and instructions for use for indications,
contraindications, hazards, warnings and precautions and full directions for use.
BD EleVation™ Driver charging
Completely charge the BD EleVation™ Driver prior to first use.
The battery must be adequately charged prior to beginning
each procedure.
To charge the BD EleVation™ Driver:
1. Ensure the appropriate AC adapter plug is installed on the
AC power adapter.
2. Connect the AC adapter cord to the wireless charging stand.
3. Connect the AC adapter plug into a power source. If the wireless
charging stand has current, the power light on the front of the
wireless charging stand will illuminate green.
4. Place the BD EleVation™ Driver in the wireless charging stand.
The BATTERY indicator on the BD EleVation™ Driver will
illuminate per the table to indicate the battery is charging.
Battery statusus
Battery indicator color Battery status Action required
Solid Green Battery is suciently charged to perform
biopsy procedure.
No action needed. BD EleVation™ Breast
Biopsy System is ready to perform a biopsy.
Blinking green Battery has sucient charge to complete
ONE biopsy procedure.
Proceed with performing the biopsy.
After completing the procedure the BD
EleVation™ Driver MUST be charged prior to
the next biopsy.
Solid Red Battery is NOT sucently charged to
perform a biopsy procedure.
Return BD Elevation™ Driver to charging
stand to charge battery.
Battery LED is not illuminated – Driver does
not respond when probe is loaded Battery is completely discharged. Return BD Elevation™ Driver to charging
stand to charge battery.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
BD EleVation™ Breast Biopsy System Condition Action required
BATTERY indicator is
solid red Low battery • Place BD EleVation™ Driver on wireless
charging stand to charge battery
ERROR indicator blinks
red, PRIME/PIERCE and
SAMPLE buttons are
solid red
Error during:
• Calibration
• PRIME/PIERCE
• Sampling
• Remove BD EleVation™ Probe
• Place BD EleVation™ Driver on a flat
surface with hand away from any
moving components
• Press SAMPLE button
ERROR indicator blinks red,
SMART MODE indicator
blinks red, PRIME/PIERCE
and SAMPLE buttons are
solid red
Smart Mode overloaded
• Remove BD EleVation™ Probe
• Place BD EleVation™ Driver on a flat
surface with hand away from any
moving components
• Press SAMPLE button
BATTERY indicator blinks
red, ERROR indicator blinks
red, PRIME/PIERCE and
SAMPLE buttons are
solid red
BD EleVation™ Driver placed in wireless
charging stand while BD EleVation™ Probe is
loaded
• Remove BD EleVation™ Driver from
wireless charging stand
• Remove BD EleVation™ Probe
BATTERY indicator blinks
red, ERROR indicator blinks
red, PRIME/PIERCE and
SAMPLE buttons are
solid red
NOTE: Driver is also
beeping continuously
BD EleVation™ Driver placed in wireless
charging stand while in error
• Remove BD EleVation™ Driver from
wireless charging stand
• Remove BD EleVation™ Probe
• Place BD EleVation™ Driver on a flat
surface with hand away from any
moving components
• Press SAMPLE button
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Time to charge the device from
zero to full battery charge
A completely exhausted battery will
require up to 12 hours to fully charge.
After every use, and when the driver is not
in use, the BD EleVation™ Driver should
remain in the charging stand.
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