Quality Control Procedures

Running a Daily QC Test The MQSA requires that a sensitometric test be run daily and that clinical images be made only when the control chart is within the control ranges. Kodak recommends the following laser imager test. Perform this test daily before clinical mammograms are performed, to ensure quality output. Plot the values obtained from the test on the chart for comparison with the film parameter values established in the baseline test.

1.Apply power to the 8900 and allow it to warm to READY, as indicated on the local panel. Request a Calibration Test Print (see “Requesting a Calibration Test Print” on page 3-19) to put the Automatic Image Quality Control (AIQC) system in control.

2.Print a QC Step Wedge film per the procedure on page 3-20of this User Guide.

3.Use a densitometer to read the designated steps on the test film. Read at the center of each step. If a clear area on the film was used instead of the step 1 area in the baseline tests (see “Baseline Test” on

page A-2), use a clear area in this QC test.

4.Record the date on the chart. Then plot the DD, MD, and Base Plus Fog values in the appropriate column on the chart.

5.Determine if any of the values exceeds the control limits for the parameter.

NOTE: The numbers above and below the center lines on the chart indicate the control limits. For example, for DD or MD, 0.10 above or below the center line is approaching the limit, but is acceptable. However, 0.15 above or below the line is not acceptable.

6.If the values did not exceed a control limit, examine the chart and see if there is a trend that suggests possible future problems. (This could be, for example, three or more data points for DD, MD or Base Plus Fog in succession moving upward or downward.) If the data points have not exceeded the limits, clinical mammograms can continue to be run.

7.If any value exceeds a control limit, DO NOT run clinical mammograms until the problem is corrected. Proceed as follows:

a.Circle the out of control point(s) on the chart.

b.Correct the problem. The fault could be in the film, imager or densitometer, or in the performance of the QC procedure.

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DryView 8900 specifications

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