Daily Operational Checks; Test Objective; Frequency; Required Equipment - Konica Minolta CS-3 Quality Control Manual

2 .2

Daily Operational Checks

2 .2 .1

Test Objective

To ensure the Xpress Digital Mammography System is operational and ready to process clinical images . These
checks are to be performed daily before patients exams have begun .
2 .2 .2

Frequency

• DAILY
2 .2 .3

Required Equipment

• All REGIUS cassettes in use
• Flat Panel approved monitor cleaner
• Non woven, lint free cloth
• Disinfectant (M SPRAY 2000 disinfectant or equivalent)
2 .2 .4

Procedure

Mammography X-ray unit Evaluation
1
Ensure the following items:
– Refer to daily user manual of the mammography X-ray unit .
X-ray and CR Control Area Evaluation
1
Ensure the following items:
– The monitor of the REGIUS Console CS-3/CS-7 is free of blemishes .
– REGIUS login screen is displayed and no errors are reported .
– No errors are displayed on the REGIUS Model 190/210/110HQ .
– Technique chart is in place .
– Exposure switch of the mammography X-ray unit is in place .
Imaging Cassettes and Plates
1
Place the REGIUS Model 190/210/110HQ into ERASE MODE 2 .
2
Insert each cassette into the REGIUS Model 190/210/110HQ for erasure .
3
Following erasure, the REGIUS cassettes should be stored in a radiation shielded location to
prevent fogging of the imaging plate from scatter radiation .
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