Digital mammography system
digital tomosynthesis system (100 pages)
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User Manual Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician User Manual P/N: 110015 User Manual P/N: MAN-07510 August 2020 Revision 002 December 2020...
® TruNode Gamma Probe System User Manual Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................4 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ..............6 WARNINGS and CAUTIONS ............8 USING THE SYSTEM ..............10 USING THE CONTROLS .............. 13 IN SURGERY ................15 AFTER SURGERY ................ 17 SPECIFICATIONS ...............
1. INTRODUCTION Description The TruNode® Gamma Probe System is designed to detect and quantify Technetium-99m (Tc-99m) and Iodine-125 (I-125) in radio- guided localization medical procedures. A numeric display and audible signal convey the relative amount of radiation detected, allowing the user to localize radiolabeled tissue or structures. The system is battery-powered, wireless, and portable.
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Standards The TruNode® system complies with the following standards: Safety • IEC 60601-1 (2014) 4th Ed. Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance Biocompatibility • ISO 10993 (including ETO residuals): Biological evaluation of medical devices: cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation;...
2. SYSTEM OVERVIEW The TruNode® T-10 User Feedback Unit is used with the TruNode® S-10 Probe. TruNode® User Feedback Unit (UFU) The UFU is comprised of an off-the-shelf tablet computer and custom speaker all enclosed in a custom protective silicone rubber case.
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The UFU communicates bi-directionally with the TruNode® Probe over a Bluetooth Low Energy (‘BLE’) wireless link. It provides the visual display, sound feedback, and redundant controls for operating the probe. The rate of gamma photons entering the Probe is displayed on the UFU in digits and with a log-scale meter.
3. WARNINGS and CAUTIONS General • Failure to thoroughly review and adhere to the information contained in this User Manual may pose a potential hazard to the patient and/or the user and may void the warranty. • The TruNode ® Gamma Probe System is not intended for use in the central nervous system.
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• After connecting to a probe, the UFU must be turned ‘off’ then back ‘on’ before attempting to connect to a new probe. Probe • DO NOT activate the Probe until it is ready to be used. It is designed to be used immediately after activation. •...
4. USING THE SYSTEM Setting up the UFU (to be done prior to starting the procedure) 1. Turn on the UFU by pressing down on the ON-OFF control switch located on its top-left edge for approximately 5 seconds, until the boot screen appears. If only the battery-charge ICON appears, the battery is fully depleted and the UFU must be recharged prior to use.
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1. The UFU will announce a greeting followed by its charge status. Verify the UFU is at least 50% charged prior to starting the procedure. 2. When an image of the probe keypad with a flashing ‘M’ button is displayed, the UFU is ready to link with a TruNode® Probe.
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Flashing light indicates probe is active NOTE: The TruNode® Probe can be used preoperatively in its sterile pouch, prior to sterile deployment. Simply press through the clear poly film to access the controls. Use care not to damage the pouch seals, as this could disrupt its sterile barrier.
5. USING THE CONTROLS NOTE: Each button can be: 1) momentarily ‘clicked’ or 2) held down for ~2 seconds to initiate a function. The UFU will announce the function. To adjust the audio count-rate feedback volume: Click the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ button on the probe. A slider bar on the UFU displays the volume.
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Scan Mode Point Mode Seed Mode To announce the instantaneous count rate: Click the ‘C’ button. The UFU continuously displays the instantaneous count rate. To get an averaged count rate: Hold the ‘C’ button for 2 seconds – at which time “Recording Counts” will be announced – then a countdown to “Zero”...
the UFU. Up to 6 of the most recent average count rates can be displayed, and they can be removed by touching the stored count rate on the display. To change the audio scale to match the count range: Hold the ‘+’...
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Point mode provides higher-spatial resolution because it rejects low energy gamma photons that have been scattered while in transit from their source to the probe’s detector. This allows the user to more precisely locate the source of the gamma photons: only those photons that have been minimally-scattered between their source and the probe’s detector are counted, so the influence of background and scattered radiation is reduced.
OBTAINING AN AVERAGED COUNT RATE The user can initiate the acquisition of an averaged, statistically- significant count-rate to improve the accuracy of the count rate reading for an exact target region. The user must hold the probe perfectly steady during this acquisition. When this feature is initiated, the TruNode®...
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• Wipe the surfaces of the UFU with a damp cloth or disinfectant wipe if they are soiled. Clean the display screen with a dry cloth to remove smudges. • Charge the UFU. For maximum battery life, remove the charger when the UFU is fully charged.
® TruNode Gamma Probe System User Manual 9. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom: radiation count rate greater than zero even when no radiation present after contacting radioactive tissue Resolution: decontaminate probe tip of radioactive material using sterile process Symptom: spurious radiation counts in conjunction with energizing electrocautery device or other radio-frequency emitter Resolution: move electrocautery device cable or other radio-...
® TruNode Gamma Probe System User Manual 10. SYMBOLS Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare practitioner Only Splash-proof IPX4 Type BF Applied Part Bluetooth® Use by date Read usage instructions Sterilized using ethylene oxide STERILE EO Not to be used in case package is damaged...
® TruNode Gamma Probe System User Manual 11. EMC DECLARATION This product has been tested and verified to ensure that there are no issues or concerns regarding reciprocal interference. This includes EMI, EMC and RF. It has been certified and tested by 3rd party testing facilities.
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® TruNode Gamma Probe System User Manual The essential performance of the TruNode® Gamma Probe System is the communication of the count rate signal from a connected probe through visual display and audio feedback. If performance is degraded due to EM disturbances, the operator can expect to experience: difficulties connecting the probe to the UFU, buttons on the probe not interacting with the UFU when pressed, or intermittent or spurious count rate feedback when the probe is stationary.
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® TruNode Gamma Probe System User Manual Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The TruNode® Gamma Probe System is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the TruNode® Gamma Probe System should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601 Compliance...
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® TruNode Gamma Probe System User Manual Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The TruNode® Gamma Probe System is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the TruNode® Gamma Probe System should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601 Compliance level...
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® TruNode Gamma Probe System User Manual Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered.
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® TruNode Gamma Probe System User Manual Immunity to RF Wireless Communications Equipment IMMUNITY Test Band Modulation Distance TEST Frequency Service Power LEVEL (MHz) (MHz) (V/m) Pulse 380 – TETRA 400 modulation 18 Hz 430 – GMRS 460, ± 5 kHz FRS 460 deviation 1 kHz sine...
Faxitron. If the device has caused or added to patient injury, immediately report the incident to Faxitron. Please contact Faxitron Bioptics, LLC via phone at +1.877.910.0030 (within United States of America and rest of the world) or + 32-27114680 (within Europe) or a contact listed on www.hologic.com.
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