Bard EnCor Enspire
Bard · Model EnCor Enspire
Breast biopsy system The first smart breast biopsy system features a sleek, streamlined console, palm-sized hand piece, an intuitive touch screen interface, and versatile performance in multiple modalities.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Alert condition stops the biopsy
HighSymptoms: Touch screen shows an alert and its identified cause; some clear automatically, some need a button press.
Root cause: A driver fault, a disposable fault, or an unresolved condition - if a driver is connected and is the cause, follow that driver's IFU; otherwise power-cycle from the rear switch, wait 20 s and restart.
Weak or no vacuum / aspiration
HighSymptoms: Poor tissue acquisition, vacuum alarm.
Root cause: Vacuum pump, canister/tubing not sealed, or a clogged path.
Driver / hand-piece fault
MediumSymptoms: Palm-sized driver will not fire or cut, motor error on the touch screen.
Root cause: Driver drive motor or a damaged single-use probe.
Odor control filter saturated / blown fuse
LowSymptoms: Odor from the console, or the console is dead.
Root cause: Odor Control Filter (F3000) at end of life, or a blown mains fuse (Fuse Kit FK4000).
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Single-use probe / driver
Class ConsumableRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Vacuum pump
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Vacuum canister and tubing
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $R&R Easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-use probe / driver | Consumable | $$ | Easy |
| Vacuum pump | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| Vacuum canister and tubing | Frequent wear item | $ | Easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Alert condition on the touch screen
- Read the cause the system displays.
- If a driver is connected and is the cause, follow that driver's Instructions for Use to clear the alert.
- If no other action is indicated, turn off the rear main power, wait 20 seconds and turn it back on.
- Restart with the front standby button.
- If the alert recurs, note it and contact Bard service.
Symptom: Weak vacuum
- Confirm the canister lid and tubing are sealed.
- Fit a fresh disposable set.
- Check the canister is not full and the path is clear.
- If vacuum is still low, service the vacuum pump.
- Do electrical-safety testing at intervals no greater than 12 months.