R/F QC Phantom

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Item Number: 07-647

Designed specifically with the radiologic technologist in mind
Provides an accurate overall evaluation of image quality consistency
For QC of phototimer and automatic brightness control consistency
Ideal for use in determining subtle degradation in imaging performance
Fast, easy to use; average test time is less than 5 minutes per unit
For use with radiography, fluoroscopy, and spot films, too
Verifies fluoroscopic monitor contrast and brightness adjustment

Features

At the center of the phantom are pieshaped wedges of varying mesh sizes: 20#, 30#, 40#, 60#, 80#, and 100# L/in, for evaluating high-contrast performance
Surrounding the mesh are four low contrast “masses” of different diameters: 2, 4, 6, and 8 mm
At one edge of the phantom is a small “density difference” patch, for a measure of contrast on the films
At the opposite edge of the phantom are two monitor adjustment squares, each having a low contrast square insert
The phantom contains a 2 mm copper attenuator which allows it to simulate the attenuation of an average adult
At the corners of the test tool are lines for aligning the light field
QC charts are provided for plotting both the radiographic and fluoroscopic results
Along the sides of the test tool are beads 1 cm inside and outside of the lines started in the corners

The R/F QC Phantom is designed to provide the diagnostic radiologic technologist with an accurate, easy-to-use tool for evaluating the image quality and performance of standard diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging systems.

For fine-tuning of radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging systems, it is recommended that the phantom be imaged at least monthly on all radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment. To attain the most accurate, up-to-date quality control information, a daily or weekly frequency is preferable. When used daily, the R/F QC Phantom will allow the technologist to quickly determine whether the equipment is functioning correctly. This easy-to-use phantom allows the user to complete the suggested protocol in approximately 5 minutes or less, when used on a standard R/F system. Once the phantom is imaged, simply graph the results to determine any trends that may indicate a degradation of imaging system performance, such as a steady but slow change in the

fluoro kVp or in the radiographic mAs.

Dimensions 7 x 7 x 0.56 in (t) (17.78 x 17.78 x 1.42 cm)

Weight 1.1 lb (0.5 kg)

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