Hologic Brevera
Hologic · Model Brevera
Fast procedures: More confidence in sample verification allows for fast biopsy procedures, which frees up resources. Optimized technologist workflow: Little to no manual handling post -biopsy helps maintain sample integrity from patient to pathology, improving technologists' workflow and freeing time for other procedures. Fewer steps: Advanced tissue handling automatically separates samples for pathology. Improved sample identification: Separates and identifies samples with a 12-chamber tissue filter to provide guidance for pathology. Patient satisfaction: Fast procedures mean less time under compression for the patient, which can result in a more positive biopsy experience.
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.
Vacuum not achieved / weak aspiration
HighSymptoms: Low or no vacuum, tissue not drawn into the aperture, vacuum alarm.
Root cause: Vacuum pump weak, canister/tubing not sealed, or a leak or clog in the disposable path.
Biopsy driver / needle firing fault
HighSymptoms: Handpiece will not fire or advance, sample not cut, motor error.
Root cause: Handpiece drive motor or encoder, or a damaged single-use biopsy device.
Integrated sample-imaging fault
HighSymptoms: No or poor real-time radiographic image of the cores, verification step fails.
Root cause: X-ray source or detector in the imaging module.
Tissue filter / sample transport jam
MediumSymptoms: Cores not separating into the 12-chamber filter, transport error.
Root cause: Filter cassette mis-seated or the transport path jammed.
Workstation communication fault
MediumSymptoms: Console and acquisition workstation lose sync, procedure cannot start.
Root cause: Network/cable fault or a software fault.
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.
Vacuum pump
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Single-use biopsy handpiece / needle
Class ConsumableRel. cost $$R&R Easy
12-chamber tissue filter cassette
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
Imaging detector
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Expert-level
X-ray source
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Expert-level
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum pump | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| Single-use biopsy handpiece / needle | Consumable | $$ | Easy |
| 12-chamber tissue filter cassette | Consumable | $ | Easy |
| Imaging detector | Major service part | $$$$ | Expert-level |
| X-ray source | Major service part | $$$$ | Expert-level |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ 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: Low or no vacuum
- Confirm the canister lid and all tubing connections are sealed.
- Fit a fresh disposable set and re-test.
- Check the canister is not full and the hydrophobic filter is clear.
- If vacuum is still low with a good disposable, service the vacuum pump.
- Verify target vacuum before the next patient.
Symptom: No sample image at verification
- Run the imaging module's self-test / QA from the workstation.
- Check image quality on a test object.
- Review source output and detector diagnostics.
- Escalate a confirmed source or detector fault to Hologic.
- Do not rely on the verification step until image quality is restored.