Using The Stereotactic Counterweight - Brainlab RT/RS Hardware User's Manual

Stereotactic Target Positioner
5.1.5

Using the Stereotactic Counterweight

General Information
The Stereotactic Counterweightoffsets the weight deviation that occurs when the Brainlab
Stereotactic Target Positioneris removed from the treatment table. This further improves patient
positioning accuracy during stereotactic treatment.
Stereotactic Counterweight
Device Compatibility
Only the medical devices specified below may be used with the Stereotactic
Counterweight.
Required devices
Optional devices
How to Attach the Stereotactic Counterweight
The patient must remain on the treatment table during Stereotactic Counterweight attachment.
Hold the Stereotactic Counterweight steady with both hands during attachment.
Steps
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• Stereotactic Target Positioner
• Brainlab Stereotacic Headring / or Mask System
• Couchmount Adapter Brainlab Headring
• Couchmount Brainlab Imaging CouchTop/Varian Exact
• Imaging Couch Top for Varian Exact
• Varian Exact Couch or, alternatively:
• Varian IGRT Table Top with Varian IGRT Head End Interface
ExacTrac Robotics
Position the patient using the Stereotactic Target Positioner.
Remove the Stereotactic Target Positioner from the Brainlab Stereotactic Headring /
or Mask System.
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Hardware User Guide Rev. 4.9 RT / RS Stereotactic Hardware