What is "mammotome"

A Mammotome device is a vacuum assisted breast biopsy device that uses image guidance such as x-ray, ultrasound and/or MRI to perform breast biopsies. A biopsy using a Mammotome device can be done on an outpatient basis with a local anesthetic, removes only a small amount of healthy tissue, and doesn’t require sutures ( stitches) because the incision is very small. Mammotome is a registered trademark of Devicor Medical Products, Inc.