Overview: The document provides comprehensive information on Gammex's laser alignment systems and diagnostic radiology tools, emphasizing their precision and reliability in enhancing patient alignment and treatment accuracy across various medical imaging fields.
CT Sim Robotic Laser Tracking Systems: - Models: A3000A, A3100G, A4000A, A4100G, and PC-SYS 2 variants.
- Features: Include diode sidewall lasers and overhead cross lasers for precise patient alignment, supporting two-dimensional coordinate movement and CT couch height adjustments.
- Specifications: Laser power <1.0 mW, range of 3 m, line width <0.8 mm, zero drift, Class II laser compliance.
- Components: Moving lasers, CT Sim software, hand-held pendant, alignment phantom, cabling.
5-Arm CT Sim Robotic Laser Alignment System: - Model: A5000A-PC-SYS2.
- Features: Five moveable diode lasers for X, Y, and Z alignment, compatible with treatment planning systems, Windows-based software setup.
- Specifications: Four red diode lasers, one green diode laser, positioning accuracy of ±0.5 mm at 3 m.
Laser Stanchion System: - Features: Flexible, independent laser mounting system minimizing room modifications, supports red and green diode lasers.
- Specifications: Standard and custom sizes, single entry point cable management.
Ther-A-Cross "X" Laser Systems: - Features: Three crosshair lasers and one sagittal laser for precise alignment, rapid positioning with minimal drift.
- Specifications: Available in red or green, fixed or remote-controlled options.
General Specifications and Warranty: - Compliance with CE and Class II laser regulations, one-year warranty with extended options.
- Recommendation to purchase complete systems for compatibility assurance.
Probe+ Diode Laser: - Easy retrofit to existing turret laser installations, cost-effective conversion from HeNe systems.
- Features a 0.5 mm line at 2 meters, visible red wavelength of 635 nm.
- Specifications: Power output of 0.5 mW, range up to 6.0 m, adjustable line angle up to ±180 degrees, Class II Laser compliance, one-year warranty.
Exact-Align HeNe Lasers: - Standard for patient positioning, turret design allowing ±45° line angulation.
- Red lasers at 628.8 nm, green lasers at 543.5 nm, highly visible in ambient light.
- Specifications: Power output <0.2 mW for green, <1.0 mW for red, range up to 9.10 m.
ACR CT Accreditation Phantom: - Integral to ACR CT Accreditation Program, ensuring quality assurance in CT imaging.
- Constructed from Solid Water® for stability and reproducibility, featuring modules for various scanner parameters.
- Includes optional phantom base for stability and alignment.
Gammex 464-ACTS Automated CT Software: - Automated data analysis for ACR accreditation CT Phantom 464, reducing analysis time for physicists.
- Features: Slice thickness measurement, CT number accuracy, high contrast resolution analysis.
Gammex 610 Neonatal Chest Phantom: - Designed for quality assurance in computed and digital radiography, replicating neonatal anatomy and tissue characteristics.
- Addresses image consistency and quality challenges, including resolution and noise.
GAMMEX DR 0427 Dosimeter Charger Specifications: - Voltage Supplied: 180 to 240 V
- Power: 1.5 V “D” Battery
- Size: 7.6x10x10 cm (3x4x4 in)
- Weight: 0.45 kg (1 lb)
GAMMEX 184D Radiographic/Fluoroscopic Kit: - Includes test tools for quality control of x-ray units, with instructions and sample quality control forms.
- Key components: Digital kVp meter, focal spot test tool, high contrast resolution test tool.
GAMMEX 185D Processor QC Kit: - Designed for daily processor quality control, includes densitometer, sensitometer, digital thermometer, fixer retention test kit.
- Helps in early detection of potential issues in film processing.
GAMMEX 175 Universal Test Stand: - Used for quality control tests in mammographic and radiographic systems, features adjustable height and various inserts for alignment and magnification.
- Includes base, telescoping platform, carrying case.
Precision Test Patterns: - Measure resolution and modulation transfer function of x-ray systems.
- Gammex MA0647 provides 5 to 20 lp/mm resolution, constructed of gold-nickel alloy for high contrast.
GAMMEX 115A Half Value Layer Attenuator Set: - Contains nine aluminum sheets for measuring x-ray beam quality, ranging from 0.1 to 2.0 mm in thickness.
- Helps in determining total filtration in the x-ray beam.
GAMMEX 115H Half Value Layer Attenuator Set: - Composed of six sheets of 99.99% pure aluminum, suitable for accurate mammographic system testing.
GAMMEX 116 Pure Copper Half Value Layer Attenuator Set: - Includes nine copper sheets for testing x-ray beams between 140 and 400 kVp, with thicknesses from 0.1 mm to 2.0 mm.
GAMMEX 161B and 162A Collimator and Beam Alignment Test Tools: - Evaluate collimator light field and x-ray field congruence, beam alignment, with misalignments visualized without measuring.
Gammex 161B and 162A Specifications: - Gammex 161B Collimator Test Tool: Etched brass, 20x25 cm, 200 g.
- Gammex 162A Beam Alignment Test Tool: Acrylic cylinder, 16 cm height, 7 cm diameter, 260 g.
Radiographic Aluminum Stepwedge (Gammex 117): - Made from 6061 aluminum alloy, features eleven steps, each 3.2 mm high and 12.7 mm deep, to evaluate dynamic range of imaging systems.
- Measures 14x6 cm, weighs 450 g.
Grid Alignment Test Tool (Gammex 144): - Designed to improve radiographic grid alignment, consists of three lead blockers with precise hole locations, measuring 9x23.5 cm, weighing 0.7 kg.
High Contrast Resolution Test Tools (Gammex 141 and 141H): - Assess resolving power of fluoroscopy systems.
- Gammex 141: Standard systems (16 to 60 mesh), 141H: High-resolution systems (60 to 150 mesh).
- Constructed from white plastic, weigh 113 g.
Fluoroscopic Dose Rate and Low Contrast Resolution Test Tool Kit (Gammex 151): - Includes two aluminum blocks, lead blocker, aluminum resolution plate, measuring 18x18x4.5 cm, weighing 4 kg.
- Ensures optimal fluoroscopic system performance.
Tomographic Test Tool (Gammex 132): - Comprising six 9 cm acrylic discs, tests tomographic x-ray systems for cut plane location, thickness, resolution, exposure uniformity.
- Weighs 0.9 kg.
Film/Screen Contact Test Tools (Gammex 142D and 143D): - Test film-screen contact quality.
- 142D: Wire mesh screen, 143D: Perforated brass.
- Measure 37x44.5 cm, 142D weighs 2.2 kg, 143D 2.8 kg.
Focal Spot Test Tool (Gammex 112B): - Features six-inch acrylic cylinder with bar pattern target, measuring 16.5x7.6 cm, weighing 329 g.
- Determines focal spot size by forming magnified image of bar pattern.
Star Test Patterns (Gammex MA0021, MA0431, MA0054): - Help determine focal spot size by observing blurring regions.
- Feature lead foil thickness of 0.05 mm, diameter of 55 mm.
Digital Thermometer (Gammex TM-99A): - Monitors developer temperature, crucial for maintaining film quality.
- Range: -40 to 150°C, accuracy of ±0.2°F from -40 to 100°F, powered by 9V battery.
Fixer Retention Test Kit (Gammex 166B): - Monitors residual fixer on processed films, includes residual hypo test solution and hypo estimator test strip.
- Acceptable level of residual hypo: 0.02 grams per square meter.
Portable Densitometer (Gammex MA0025): - Measures optical density with range of 0 to 4.0, accuracy of ±0.02.
- Portable, reliable, includes certified stepwedge, battery eliminator for AC power.
Portable Blue/Green Sensitometer (Gammex MA5034): - Designed for processor quality control, tests full range of densities with 21-step light modulator.
- Suitable for various film types, includes 9V alkaline battery.
Ultrasound Phantoms: - Range of phantoms recognized for quality and performance, using tissue mimicking material matching human soft tissue properties.
- Designed based on AIUM, NCRP, and AAPM recommendations.
Key Features of Ultrasound Phantoms: - Axial Resolution: Measures ability to detect closely spaced objects along beam's axis.
- Distance Accuracy: Ensures accurate vertical and horizontal distance measurements.
- Depth of Penetration: Determines how far into phantom usable tissue information can be detected.
- Image Uniformity: Assesses presence of image artifacts and non-uniformities.
Ultrasound Phantom Comparison: - Compares various phantoms, highlighting features like axial and lateral resolution targets, distance calibration, anechoic cysts, Doppler flow capabilities.
- Gammex 406 LE Dual Attenuation Phantom offers dual background attenuations for comprehensive image quality testing.
1. Dual Attenuation Phantom (GAMMEX 406 LE): - Designed for extended target depths up to 16 cm, enhancing scanner and transducer performance tests.
- Features resolution patterns and pin targets for high-frequency transducers.
- Specifications: High-resolution tissue mimicking gel with speed of sound of 1540 ±10 m/s at 22°C, attenuation of 0.5 and 0.7 ±0.05 dB/cm/MHz.
- Construction: Composite film scanning surface, extruded ABS walls.
2. Spherical Lesion Phantom (GAMMEX 408 LE): - Tests resolution performance with spherical lesions in single plane.
- Contains 2 mm and 4 mm diameter tissue mimicking lesions.
- Specifications: Similar tissue mimicking gel as 406 LE, optimized for tissue harmonics imaging technology.
3. Precision Resolution Grey Scale Phantom (GAMMEX 405GSX LE): - Incorporates new tissue mimicking gel for smoother background texture.
- Includes grey scale targets for testing high-resolution scanners.
- Unique features: Horizontal cross fibers for transducer alignment.
4. Precision Small Parts Grey Scale Phantoms (GAMMEX 404GS LE and 404 LE): - Measures image quality of small parts and intra-cavity ultrasound systems.
- Includes closely spaced pin targets and grey scale targets for contrast and resolution testing.
5. Precision Multi-Purpose Phantoms (GAMMEX 403GS LE and 403 LE): - Advanced technology for measuring image quality of high-resolution ultrasound systems.
- Features axial and lateral resolution targets, anechoic cysts, grey scale targets.
- Specifications: Tissue mimicking material with speed of sound of 1540 ±10 m/s at 22°C.
Conclusion: Gammex ultrasound phantoms are essential tools for ensuring accuracy and quality of ultrasound imaging systems, providing comprehensive testing capabilities for various imaging parameters.
Gammex 1425A LE Doppler Flow System: - Designed for testing Doppler and B-mode ultrasound systems, features low echo matrix, line reflectors, anechoic cyst targets.
- Includes flow controller with microprocessor, range of 1 to 12.5 ml/sec with 3% FS accuracy.
- Portable, suitable for quality control testing, training, research.
Gammex 1430 LE Doppler Flow System: - Similar to 1425A LE, includes flow system, phantom, electronic flow controller.
- Features closely spaced pin targets for high-frequency transducer testing, provides realistic test medium for assessing signal penetration, channel isolation, flow rate accuracy.
- Powered by rechargeable LI-ion battery.
Carrying Cases: - Gammex 082B: Rigid plastic case with foam lining for protection.
- Gammex 083: Soft case with shoulder strap, additional storage for accessories.
Gammex 156 Mammographic Accreditation Phantom: - Simulates 4.2 cm slab of compressed human breast tissue, used to evaluate image quality and system sensitivity according to ACR/MQSA guidelines.
- Includes test objects for assessing image quality, identifying artifacts.
Gammex 156D Stereotactic Mammographic Phantom: - Designed for digital mammography systems used in stereotactic biopsy, includes wax insert with test objects to simulate micro-calcifications, assess system performance.
Quality Assurance Cookbook: - Gammex 585 provides guidelines for establishing and maintaining quality assurance program for ultrasound scanners, including procedures for measuring image quality.
1. Gammex 156D Phantom: - Used to challenge digital imaging and stereotactic systems, includes nylon fibers to simulate fibrous structures, Al2O3 specks for micro-calcifications, lens-shaped masses to simulate tumors.
- Designed to represent breast tissue closely.
2. Gammex 164A Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Phantom: - Constructed from gel with properties similar to breast tissue, used for training in stereotactic breast biopsy procedures.
- Contains radiopaque lesions for practicing core biopsies, fine needle aspirations.
3. Gammex 429 Ultrasound Biopsy Phantom: - Simulates look and feel of human breast for ultrasound-guided biopsy training.
- Includes water-filled cysts, high/low contrast lesions for practicing identification, aspiration, biopsy procedures.
4. Gammex 163 Breast Compression Test Device: - Measures compression force applied during mammography to ensure accuracy and reproducibility, crucial for image quality and patient safety.
5. Gammex 150K Mammographic DCF Test Tool: - Assesses accuracy of film-screen mammography unit’s Automatic Exposure Control (AEC).
- Allows for multiple exposures on single film to save costs and time.
6. Gammex 159A and 159A-BR Phototimer Consistency Tools: - Test performance of AEC systems using acrylic or tissue-equivalent materials to ensure optimal operation.
7. Gammex 118 Aluminum Stepwedge: - Used to examine effects of changing digital image receptor settings and other factors, provides graduated exposure steps for sensiometric evaluation.
8. Gammex 179 Artifact Identification Phantom: - Helps identify artifacts in mammographic systems, verifies correct operation of film processors.
9. Gammex 157A Film/Screen Contact Test Tool: - Detects problems in film/screen contact, affecting image quality.
- Regular testing recommended to maintain optimal performance.
10. Gammex 168 Camel Hair Brush: - Soft, static-resistant brush for cleaning cassettes quickly and efficiently.
Mammography Quality Control Kits: - Gammex 183 Routine Mammographic QC Kit: Includes tools and instructions for maintaining film-screen mammography programs in compliance with MQSA requirements, evaluates image quality, compression force, film-screen contact, processor performance, film hypo retention.
- Gammex 182M Mammographic QC Kit: Suitable for all types of mammography facilities, provides tools for testing image quality, kVp accuracy, automatic exposure control reproducibility, includes digital kVp meter, mammographic accreditation phantom, other essential tools.
X-ray Exposure Meter: - Gammex MA0393: Rugged meter for routine x-ray exposure tests, featuring electrometer with display electronics, built-in ion chamber, measures exposure and rate with high accuracy, easy to operate.
Radiation Oncology Tools: - Gammex 507 Rotational Therapy Phantom: Designed for quality assurance of rotational radiation treatment systems, allows for quick checks of rotational output rate, energy constancy, gantry speed, includes phantom and analytical software for comprehensive system evaluation.
- Gammex 467 Tissue Characterization Phantom: Used to establish relationship between tissue electron density and CT numbers, aiding in accurate treatment planning, includes Solid Water® disk with interchangeable rods simulating various tissues.
- Gammex 457-CTG Certified Therapy Grade Solid Water®: Used for electron and photon beam measurements, ensuring high-quality assurance standards, available in various sizes and thicknesses, meticulous quality checks and certifications provided.
Key Specifications: - All kits and tools designed with precision, include detailed specifications for size, weight, operational parameters.
- Each product accompanied by quality assurance manual and certificate of conformance where applicable.
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