Intended Use - Brainlab RT/RS Hardware User's Manual

Intended Use

1.3 Intended Use
Indications for Use
The stereotactic hardware supplements the Linac in applying stereotactic radiosurgery and
radiotherapy. The hardware includes a collimator system, components to fixate and position a
patient for radiotherapy or radiosurgery treatments, and means of quality assurance for
radiotherapy or radiosurgery treatments.
Careful Handling of Hardware
RT/RS Stereotactic Hardware components and accessory devices comprise precise
mechanical parts that must be handled with care. Even minor damage to any of these parts
may render the entire apparatus inoperable. Do not use RT/RS Stereotactic Hardware
components if they are in any way warped, scratched, damaged, or any of the parts are
loose. The equipment must be checked and tested for proper functionality prior to each
treatment.
RT/RS Stereotactic Hardwarecomponents and accessory devices may only be operated by
trained medical personnel.
Hardware Modification
No modification of the RT/RS Stereotactic Hardware is allowed.
Compatibility with Non-Brainlab Software
RT/RS Stereotactic Hardware components may only be used with a Brainlab treatment
planning system.
MR Compatibility
All Brainlab devices and parts mentioned in this user guide are explicitly indicated as MR
unsafe (according to ASTM F2503-05) and must not be used in any other imaging devices,
except where specifically noted. This also applies to all non-metal devices and parts.
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