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GAMMEX PSD A4

GAMMEX PSD A4

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Introduction
Gammex, part of Sun Nuclear Corporation, specializes in quality assurance solutions for radiation therapy, focusing on improving cancer detection and treatment through accurate screening, diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment preparation.

Computed Tomography (CT)
Gammex provides tools for CT technologies to ensure accurate screening and diagnosis, supporting compliance and quality assurance with daily, monthly, and annual CT quality control (QC) measures to enhance patient safety.

Ultrasound
Gammex offers ultrasound QA solutions, including the first portable Doppler Flow phantom and patented HE Gel™, to ensure consistent image quality and enhance clinical confidence.

Mammography & Tomosynthesis
Gammex developed the Mammo 156™ Phantom to meet MQSA requirements for breast cancer detection and offers phantoms for Tomosynthesis QC.

Patient Alignment
Gammex provides diode-based laser positioning systems for CT simulation and radiation therapy, with over 4,000 installations worldwide.

Digital Radiography (DR), Computed Radiography (CR), and Fluoroscopy
Gammex offers tools to test and measure the performance of DR, CR, and Fluoroscopy systems, ensuring systems meet QA guidelines while maximizing image quality and minimizing patient dose.

Radiation Oncology
Gammex’s Solid Water® mimics water absorption characteristics, supporting radiation oncology QA with innovations like Solid Water® HE and Tissue Mimicking Material.

Solution Spotlight
Gammex introduces a new software platform for automating diagnostic QA, enhancing quality and consistency with a user-friendly interface and proven QA phantoms.

CT ACR 464 Phantom
This phantom is approved by ACR for CT certification, allowing evaluation of multiple parameters such as positioning accuracy, slice thickness, and image resolution. It includes automated software for fast reporting.

Multi-Energy CT Phantom
Ensures performance and consistency of multi-energy scans, testing material discrimination with solid rods representing various materials.

Cone-Beam Electron Density Phantom
Facilitates automated CT-to-density tables for TPS commissioning, covering a wide range of electron density values.

CT Electron Density Phantom
Enables easy creation of CT-to-density tables for consistent calibration, with materials developed to ICRU-44 specifications.

Additional Modules
Includes modules for slice sensitivity, geometric evaluation, high-contrast resolution, and advanced low contrast detectability, designed for both manual and automated analysis.

Advanced Low Contrast Detectability Module
This module enhances CT ACR 464 phantom capabilities by testing low contrast detectability at three levels (0.3%, 0.6%, 1.0%) using scientifically sized objects. It is robust against noise and supports full-slice and sub-slice detectability, fitting with 464 and extension plates.

CT Uniformity Module
Designed for advanced image quality testing, this module measures uniformity, noise, and pixel size calibration. It supports MTF, NPS, and other noise-related metrics, constructed from HE CT Solid Water for energy spectrum equivalency.

CTDI Phantoms
These phantoms measure absorbed dose and monitor scanner output for dose index quality assurance. They meet FDA and IEC standards, are easy to carry, and come in nested configurations to reduce volume and weight.

CT Perfusion Phantom
This phantom mimics iodine bolus injection and generates precise time-attenuation curves. It is constructed of solid materials, requires no wires, and includes vein, artery, and brain materials for dose measurement.

Mercury 4.0 Phantom
Designed for TG-233, this phantom evaluates Automatic Exposure Control and Iterative Reconstruction. It includes advanced quantitative metrics and meets AAPM TG-233 recommendations.

Ultrasound QA Solutions
Gammex provides a range of ultrasound QA solutions, including Doppler Flow Phantoms and Multi-Purpose Phantoms, to ensure accurate screening and diagnosis. These products exceed ACR and AIUM recommended tests and include patented HE Gel for longevity.

Mammography & Tomosynthesis QA
Gammex offers quality assurance tools for mammography, including the Modular DBT Phantom and Mammo 156 Phantom, designed to meet clinical and research needs.

Overview: The document provides detailed information on various tools and kits used for quality control and testing in mammography and tomosynthesis systems. It includes specifications, highlights, and warranty details for each product.

1. Function and Test Tools:

Density Control Function (DCF) Test Tool: Assesses the accuracy of film-screen mammography unit's Automatic Exposure Control (AEC). Records up to eleven exposures on one film.
Mammo Film Screen Contact Test Tool: Detects early artifacts in screen film systems.
Phototimer Consistency Tools: Tests AEC performance using acrylic and breast tissue equivalent materials.
Mammographic Aluminum Stepwedge: Provides graduated exposure steps for image receptors.

2. Phantom Products:

Modular DBT™ Phantom: Tests tomosynthesis system performance, complies with EUREF, IEC, and AAPM standards, and includes tissue-mimicking materials.
Mammo FFDM™ Phantom: Evaluates FFDM system performance, detects microscopic objects, and complies with ACR standards.
Mammo 156™ & 156 Stereo™ Phantom: Monitors signal to noise resolution and image quality for digital mammography and stereotactic biopsy systems.

3. Biopsy and Compression Devices:

Ultrasound Breast Biopsy Phantom: Used for training in needle placement and simulating soft tissue appearance.
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Phantom: Enhances skills in needle insertion for biopsy procedures.
Breast Compression QC Device: Measures compression force to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.

4. Attenuator Sets and QC Kits:

Ultra-High Purity Half Value Layer Attenuator Set-Mammo: Complies with MQSA, includes pure aluminum sheets for HVL measurements.
Routine Digital Mammography QC Kits: Ensures complete and detailed digital mammography images, includes various phantoms and tools for quality control.

5. Additional Tools:

Anthropomorphic Neo-Natal Chest Phantom: Represents a neonate for imaging consistency checks.
Beam and Collimator Alignment QC: Evaluates x-ray field congruence and alignment accuracy.
Contrast Detail QC Tool: Monitors performance and determines contrast-detail characteristics.

Conclusion: The document outlines a comprehensive range of products designed to enhance the quality control and testing processes in mammography and tomosynthesis, ensuring compliance with industry standards and improving diagnostic accuracy.

Specifications:
Various tools and materials are specified for medical imaging and radiation oncology applications. Key specifications include dimensions, weight, and construction materials such as tissue equivalent materials, perforated brass, wire mesh, tungsten, copper, and aluminum. Products are designed for specific testing and measurement purposes, such as film/screen contact, focal spot size, grid alignment, and resolution testing.

Product Descriptions:

Edge Tool/MTF and NPS Imaging System: Includes a 5-year warranty and is used for imaging system testing.
Film/Screen Contact Test Tools: Available in perforated brass and wire mesh versions, these tools test film/screen contact quality and include a 1-year warranty.
Fluoroscopic Dose Rate and Low Contrast Resolution Test Tool Kit: Complies with regulatory requirements for QA testing and includes various components for system optimization.
Focal Spot Test Tool: An acrylic cylinder with bar patterns for assessing focal spot size, offering a simpler alternative to traditional methods.
Grid Alignment Test Tool: Ensures proper grid alignment with the X-ray tube's central ray.
Half Value Layer Attenuator Sets: Available in pure copper and high purity aluminum, these sets determine the HVL of the x-ray beam.
Light Field Ruler Set and Cassette: Used for measuring light and radiation field coincidence.
Resolution Test Patterns: Various patterns are available for measuring resolution and modulation transfer functions of x-ray systems.
High Contrast Resolution Test Tools: Measure high contrast resolution with copper mesh patterns.
Universal Test Stand: Simplifies radiographic and mammographic testing with adjustable height and various inserts.
Sensitometer: Facilitates routine processor QC with a 21-step light modulator.

Innovations in Radiation Oncology:

Solid Water® HE: Mimics water absorption characteristics for radiation oncology QA, offering enhanced uniformity and durability.
Solid Water® HE Slab Phantom Kits: Used for measuring photon and electron energies, available in various thicknesses.
Tissue Mimicking Materials: Essential for dose calculations in treatment planning systems, available for various clinical and research needs.
Couch & Laser Alignment Tool: Ensures proper beam alignment for CT or MRI systems.

Overview: The document provides detailed information about various patient alignment laser systems and quality assurance tools offered by Sun Nuclear Corporation and Gammex. These tools are designed for use in CT simulation and radiation therapy, ensuring precise patient alignment and equipment calibration.

Isocenter Rotation Plate: This tool is used for routine quality assurance tests, including Light/Radiation Field Coincidence, Symmetry and Flatness, and Laser Alignment. It is easy to set up and comes with a 5-year warranty.

Specifications: The document lists dimensions and materials for various products, such as the Isocenter Rotation Plate and other alignment tools. Materials include precision machined PVC, and dimensions vary depending on the specific product.

CT SIM+™ with RapidSIM™ Software: This system ensures accurate patient marking in CT simulation rooms. It features the RapidSIM™ software interface, sub-millimeter accuracy, and multiple installation configurations. It supports red, green, and blue lasers and includes a 2-year warranty.

MICRO+™ Remote Adjustable Fixed Lasers: Designed for radiotherapy, these lasers offer sub-millimeter accuracy and are controlled via a backlit remote. They are available in blue, red, and green, and feature integrated Bluetooth and infrared technology.

MICRO™ MR-Compatible Fixed Lasers: These lasers are suitable for radiotherapy and MRI simulation, offering MR compatibility and sub-millimeter accuracy. They are available in red, green, and blue, and comply with various safety and certification standards.

Contact Information: The document provides contact details for Sun Nuclear Corporation and Gammex, including phone numbers, fax numbers, and addresses for their headquarters in the USA and Germany.

Catalog excerpts

Product Solutions DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING QA & PATIENT ALIGNMENT CT • Ultrasound • Mammography • DR/CR/Fluoro Radiation Oncology • Patient Alignment

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PRODUCT SOLUTIONS // Introduction PROVIDING PROVEN SOLUTIONS Gammex is a division of Sun Nuclear Corporation, the worldwide market leader in quality assurance solutions for radiation therapy. Our Gammex business develops solutions to help ensure accurate screening, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment preparation. Together, Gammex and Sun Nuclear aim to enable healthier lives by improving the detection and treatment of cancer. 2 | SUN NUCLEAR CORPORATION // sunnuclear.com

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On the following pages, you will see a selection of key products focused on improving cancer detection and treatment. For more information on solutions from Gammex, visit sunnuclear.com/gammex. Computed Tomography (CT) As CT technologies advance, Gammex continues to develop tools for your evolving needs -- innovations to help ensure accurate screening, diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment planning. From meeting compliance requirements, to quality assurance for next-generation CT, to daily, monthly and annual CT QC, we support your efforts to improve patient safety. Ultrasound For decades, Gammex...

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RapidCHECK Software Automate your diagnostic QA with the new software platform from Gammex. Leverage proven QA phantoms from Gammex and a user-friendly software interface from Sun Nuclear to enhance QA guality and consistency. Highlights • Software that provides a framework for simplifying your clinical workflow • Automated solution to process, display and store CT ACR 464 Phantom analysis • Generate a complete report of your CT ACR 464 Phantom in seconds • Define a baseline with initial scan and evaluate each scan from your defined tolerances Initial release to include support for the following...

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Critical, Reliable Resources for For more than 40 years, Gammex CT QA tools have been used to ensure accurate screening, diagnosis and monitoring. From routine QA to multi-energy CT scanner performance, we are here help you meet your CT compliance and patient safety needs. SUN NUCLEAR CORPORATION // sunnuclear.com | 5

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PRODUCT SOLUTIONS // Computed Tomography (CT) Multi-Energy CT Phantom Ensure the performance and consistency of your multienergy scans. Test material discrimination using solid rods representing iodine, calcium, blood, adipose, and more. Highlights • Test in both head (20 cm) and body (40 cm x 30 cm) configurations • 19 removable rods • Constructed from new HE CT Solid Water® Benefits • Ensure the efficacy of clinical protocols for multienergy analysis • Verify the quantitative accuracy of multi-energy scans • Compare the consistency and stability across different scanners • Check for artifacts...

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Cone-Beam Electron Density Phantom Expedite your workflow with a phantom that enables automated CT-to-density tables for TPS commissioning of cone beams. A wide range of electron density values are covered, with rods designed to ICRU-44 and ICRP specifications. Commercial Release coming soon Diameter of Removable Head Section: Material: Interchangeable Inserts: Optional Inserts include: Optional Accessories: Highlights • Removable 20 cm head section • Increased depth for cone-beam CT and wide-beam CT scanners • Patent-pending rod markers uniquely identify each material in a CT scan • 16 insert...

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PRODUCT SOLUTIONS // Computed Tomography (CT) CT Electron Density Phantom Create CT-to-density tables with ease for consistent calibration of your IVDT. Configure tissue inserts in any orientation. Highlights • Materials developed to ICRU-44 specifications • Zero HU Solid Water® base Benefits • 33 cm diameter • Includes 16 insert chambers • Includes 13 different materials - Lung (LN-300 & LN-450) - Adipose (AP6) - Breast - Zero HU Solid Water® (x4) - Brain - Liver (LV1) - Inner Bone - Bone (B200, CB2-30% Mineral & CB2-50% Mineral) - Cortical Bone (SB3) - True Water - Optional Aluminum (1100-H14) -...

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Perform CT image quality and performance evaluation that complies with ACR CT requirements. Testing options include positioning and alignment accuracy, CT number accuracy, slice thickness, low contrast detectability, image resolution and uniformity, spatial resolution, and inter- and intra-plane distance measurement accuracy. • Only phantom approved by ACR for CT certification guidelines • The Original Solid Water™ Zero HU formulation • Available extension plates and body ring Benefits • Single phantom permits checking multiple parameters • Compact design Material: Zero HU Solid Water® Diameter:...

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PRODUCT SOLUTIONS // Supplement your 464 for better evaluation: • ody Ring supports better indication B assessment of scanner performance with larger patients • xtensions accurately represent scatter E effects from widebeam CT scanners CT ACR 464 Body Ring Highlights CT ACR 464 Phantom Extension Highlights • Test for uniformity and artifacts in peripheral field • Represents scatter effects of widebeam CT scanners • Monitor impact of a large field on image quality • Flexible configuration (i.e., same side, opposite sides) • No tools or installation needed for use • Includes scribe lines • Fits...

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Slice Sensitivity and Geometric Evaluation Module An Advanced iq Module to expand your CT ACR 464 testing. Meet the needs of ACR accreditation, daily QA and yearly QC. Acrylic Spheres- Benefits • Measure slice thickness with an opposed pair of wire ramps • Measure slice thickness and slice sensitivity profile with 2 opposed pairs of bead ramps • Calculate Modulation Transfer Function with one-off vertical wire • Check geometric accuracy with a set of 8 acrylic spheres • Perform MTF measurements with BB's of two different sizes • Easily visualize test objects with clear construction and modular...

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GAMMEX PSD A4

GAMMEX PSD A4

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