A proven solution that enables physicians to provide an efficient, accurate and compassionate ultrasound breast biopsy.
Hologic is dedicated to being the leader in comprehensive solutions for ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. The ATEC breast biopsy system for ultrasound is just one of our several outstanding clinical intervention options.
Our flagship ATEC vacuum-assisted breast biopsy system is an all-in-one platform designed for use under ultrasound, MRI, stereotactic and 3D™-image guidance. It provides physicians a fast, safe and simple way to perform minimally invasive breast biopsy procedures.
The ATEC system delivers the precision and control required with ultrasound-guidance and is FDA cleared for partial and complete removal of benign breast tissue.
The ATEC system is:
Fast
- Multiple tissues samples with a single insertion.
- Tissue acquisition occurs every 4.5 seconds, typically lasting less than 30 seconds total.1
- Easily delivers local anesthetic without interruption.
- Combination of saline lavage and consistent aspiration helps ensure a core with every cycle.²
Safe
- Closed system reduces contamination risk.
- Fully disposable device and tubing minimize staff and patient exposure to biohazards.
Simple
- Simple one minute setup and clean-up.
- No software required for user to program or operate the console.
Features
Saline lavage
- Helps ensure consistent retrieval of high quality tissue samples.
Y-Valve
- Enables physicians to automatically or manually deliver local anesthetic directly to the biopsy site without interrupting the procedure.
Products
Standard ATEC biopsy device:
- Gauge: 9 or 12 gauge
- Length: 9 or 12 cm
- Aperture: 20 mm
Accessories
ATEC ultrasound introducer
- Designed to improve access to the biopsy site under ultrasound guidance, offering additional simplicity in marker deployment with any of our end-deploy ultrasound site markers.
References: 1. K042290 2. Internal testing performed at Hologic and maintained in PLM system
ATEC Prone Stereotactic Biopsy Video
A breast biopsy procedure performed under stereotactic guidance using the ATEC breast biopsy device and the MultiCare® Platinum stereotactic breast biopsy table.
ATEC Console Set-up Video (Ultrasound, MRI, Stereotactic)
How to set up the ATEC console for ultrasound, MRI and stereotactic-guided breast biopsies.
ATEC Ultrasound Biopsy Procedure Video
A breast biopsy procedure performed under ultrasound guidance using the ATEC breast biopsy system.
ATEC Ultrasound Biopsy Patient Video
Biopsy patient movie focused on ultrasound-guided breast biopsy with the ATEC breast biopsy system.
PDF Resources
The ATEC vacuum-assisted breast biopsy system has been designed for radiologists and surgeons who find compassionate patient care, confident clinical results, and economic value essential elements in minimally-invasive breast biopsy.
Celero, ATEC, Eviva breast biopsy devices: Selected scientific publications on breast biopsy.
