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Mammo FFDM ™ Phantom

Mammo FFDM ™ Phantom

Mammo FFDM ™ Phantom

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The Mammo FFDM Phantom is a new alternative ACR accreditation phantom designed for quality assurance in mammography. Developed in collaboration with Gammex, it serves as a modern solution for breast health QA, simplifying testing and saving time.

Specifications
The phantom is made of wax and acrylic, equivalent to 4.2 cm thick compressed breast tissue, with a composition of 50% adipose and 50% glandular tissue. It supports testing up to a 3.0 mGy dose limit. The dimensions are 31.0 x 19 x 4.1 cm, with a wax insert measuring 12.98 x 6.98 x 0.7 cm. It includes nylon fibers, micro-calcifications, and masses of varying diameters for comprehensive testing.

Procedures and Testing
The Mammo FFDM Phantom allows for the evaluation of artifacts over the entire detector with a single image, efficiently detecting objects from 0.14 to 1.0 mm. It complies with EUREF, MQSA (FDA), and ACR guidelines, ensuring system optimization for Full Field Digital Mammography.

Quality Assurance and Accreditation
Accredited by the ACR, the phantom simulates radiographic characteristics of compressed breast tissue, aiding in the early detection of breast cancer. It is designed to improve efficiencies for physics reviewers by providing scores and artifacts for all relevant test results in a single image.

Recommendations
The Mammo FFDM Phantom is recommended for facilities seeking to decrease QC time with simplified testing and documentation. It is best suited for large detectors and is part of a full line of mammography QA tools, including kits for program initiation and routine QC, as well as disposable breast biopsy training phantoms and other testing devices.

Conclusion
The Mammo FFDM Phantom is a comprehensive tool for mammography quality assurance, offering advanced features and compliance with key guidelines to ensure optimal performance in breast health diagnostics.
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Mammo FFDM ™ Phantom-1

Mammography QA Solution Full Field Digital Mammography Mammo FFDM™ Phantom Evaluate artifacts over the entire detector with a single image. • Efficiently detect objects from 0.14 to 1.0 mm • Reduce backscatter and equalize attenuation1 • Comply with EUREF 2, MQSA (FDA) and ACR guidelines • Ensure system optimization for Full Field Digital Mammography The Mammo FFDM Phantom is the new, alternative ACR accreditation phantom for quality assurance (QA) in mammography. It was developed in cooperation with Gammex, the innovators behind the Mammo 156™ Phantom—the gold standard QA solution for breast health. Simplify Testing and Save Time The Mammo FFDM Phantom is designed to evaluate artifacts over the entire detector with a single image, Mammo FFDM Phantom supporting quick detection of objects from 0.14 to 1.0 mm.* The Mammo FFDM Phantom was evaluated and accredited by the ACR, and is also referred to as the ACR Digital Mammography Phantom. The Mammo FFDM Phantom simulates radiographic characteristics of compressed breast tissue, including micro-calcifications, ductal fibrous structures and tumor-like masses. Identification of these small structures is essential to the early detection of breast cancer. Mammo 156 Phantom Our Mammo FFDM Phantom has more challenging and sensitive targets than our proven Mammo 156. And it will help decrease QC time with simplified testing and documentation. 1 http://www.fda.gov/Radiation -EmittingProducts/MammographyQualityStandard... 3/8/2016 European protocol for the quality control of the physical and technical aspects of mammography screening v2. * Based on internal testing; Applicable to most mammography systems; Best-suited for large detectors. The FDA has determined that the ACR’s quality control manual is, as required in 900.18 (a)(1): Alternative Requirements, “at least as effective in assuring quality mammography” as following the manufacturers’ QC manuals. 2 sunnuclear.com // +1 608-828-7000 Corporate Headquarters: 7600 Discovery Drive, Middleton, WI 53562 FFDM_Mammo_Phantom_072516 All data used is best available at time of publication. Data is subject to change without notice. ©2016 Gammex.

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Wax Insert Test Objects Improve Efficiencies for Physics Reviewers Evaluate Image Quality and Detect Artifacts • Decrease time at facilities with simplified testing and documentation • Single image provides scores and artifacts for all relevant test results • Evaluate artifacts using the same window width (WW) and window level (WL) • Equalize attenuation inside and outside the wax insert -- Permits evaluation of artifacts over the entire phantom area • Maintain accreditation Specifications Wax and acrylic equivalent to 4.2 cm thick compressed breast tissue. 50% adipose and 50% glandular. Permits...

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