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Versatile Solution. Lower Dose.* Affirm™ Upright Breast Biopsy Guidance System Transforming Breast Biopsy The Affirm™ breast biopsy guidance system is a complete biopsy solution for our Selenia® Dimensions® mammography system developed to address the challenges of upright breast biopsy. This novel and efficient solution meets biopsy needs of today and paves the way for future advances in interventional procedures with its ground-breaking 3D™ biopsy option and Lateral Arm accessory. The Affirm™ upright system’s 3D™ biopsy procedure enables rapid re-identification and targeting of areas only visible or better seen with 3D Mammography™ exams. Moreover, Affirm™ upright 3D™ biopsy offers superior performance compared to stereotactic biopsy, resulting in more accurate, faster procedures.1,2* The Affirm™ upright system gives facilities the opportunity to offer minimally invasive stereotactic and 3D™ breast biopsy procedures, as well as wire localization services, right in the breast imaging suite. The Affirm™ upright system is compatible with most biopsy devices available in the market today, giving you maximum flexibility and allowing you to perform breast biopsies on a wide spectrum of patients. Selenia® Dimensions® system with Affirm™ upright breast biopsy guidance sys

Specifications Biopsy Volume Biopsy Compression Paddles Standard or Axillary Paddle Wide Access Paddle Compression Method Motorized and Manual Compression Compression Range Image Area Breast Positioning Area Breast Biopsy Guidance Needle Guidance Cartesian Coordinate System Z-Axis has 10° tilt Stereotactic Angle C-Arm Positioning +180° to -140° (stereo start locations) Guidance Movements X- and Y-Axes: Motorized Z-Axis: Manual 75 mm (width) x 70 mm (depth) x 160 mm (height) Home Positions Biopsy Field Illumination Biopsy Control Module Display Window Touchscreen Color LCD 800 pixels x 600...