Manual CT CouchTops for Siemens cradles Instructions for use Table of Contents 1. Warnings 2. MRI Safety Information 3. Intended Use 4. Installation Instructions 5. Cleaning, Storage and Disposal 6. Warranty 7. Notices 8. Glossary of Symbols 26042021V4IFU140000 MacroMedics ®...
In the USA, federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare practitioner. 2. MRI Safety Information MR UNSAFE: The following devices are MR unsafe: • 140100 CT Couchtop, CT140100 • 140120 CT Couchtop, CT140120 • 140150 CT Couchtop, CT140150 •...
CouchTop above the cradle. Carefully place the CouchTop on the cradle as shown below. III. Slide the CouchTop towards the caudal end. Make sure that the CouchTops’ spoon, at the cranial end, slides into the designated hole in the cradle. 26042021V4IFU140000 MacroMedics ®...
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Tighten the four screws from step one. CouchTop installations for the Siemens Somatom Definition cradles. (CouchTop 140150 & 140170) Place the fixation strip on the caudal side of the cradle and tighten the screws (circled) on both sides. 26042021V4IFU140000 MacroMedics ®...
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Slide the CouchTop towards the caudal end of the cradle. Now that the caudal strip is approaching, pull the indexing plunger knobs and place the CouchTop against the caudal strip. After placing the CouchTop, release the indexing plunger knobs to fix the CouchTop to the cradle. 26042021V4IFU140000 MacroMedics ®...
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CouchTop installation for the Siemens Somatom Emotion cradle. (CouchTop 140220) Mount the caudal block to the the cradle as shown below: At the cranial end of the CouchTop, loosen the four screws of the spoon (circled) with an Allen key. 26042021V4IFU140000 MacroMedics ®...
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Now that the caudal end is approaching the caudal block, pull the indexing plunger knob and push the CouchTop against the caudal block. Once in place, release the indexing plunger knob to secure the CouchTop to the cradle. Tighten the four screws from step two, located at the cranial side. 26042021V4IFU140000 MacroMedics ®...
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Open the cradle cover and place the metal cradle plate, with the use of the original screws. Place the holding block on the metal cradle plate. Adjust the height if necessary and tighten the screws (circled) with an Allen key. 26042021V4IFU140000 MacroMedics ®...
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Slide the CouchTop towards the caudal end of the cradle. Take care that the CouchTop aperture fits the holding block. Make sure that the CouchTops’ spoon, at cranial end (circled), slides into the designated hole in the cradle. 26042021V4IFU140000 MacroMedics ®...
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At the cranial end of the CouchTop, loosen the four screws of the spoon (circled) with an Allen key and position the CouchTop above the cradle. Loosen the four CT locker screws with an Allen key at the caudal side of the CouchTop and turn the clamps to medial. 26042021V4IFU140000 MacroMedics ®...
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Slide the CouchTop towards the caudal end of the cradle. Make sure that the CouchTops’ spoon, at cranial end (circled), slides into the designated hole in the cradle and that the CouchTop lays flat against the caudal part of the cradle. 26042021V4IFU140000 MacroMedics ®...
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Tighten the four screws from step one. CouchTop installation for the Siemens Biograph mCT old Couch. (CouchTop 140350, 140370 & 140390) Screw the caudal block on the caudal side of the cradle using the original screws. Place shims if necessary. 26042021V4IFU140000 MacroMedics ®...
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Slide the CouchTop towards the caudal end of the cradle. Make sure that the CouchTops’ spoon, at cranial end (circled), slides into the designated hole in the cradle and that the CouchTop lays flat against the caudal part of the cradle. 26042021V4IFU140000 MacroMedics ®...
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CouchTop installation for the Siemens Somatom Definition AS cradles. (CouchTops 140450, 140470 & 140490) Attach the caudal block with the delivered screws and use an Allen key to tighten them. If needed, the caudal block can slightly be adjusted in height. 26042021V4IFU140000 MacroMedics ®...
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Loosen the screws of the CouchTops’ spoon with an Allen key at the cranial side of the CouchTop. III. Position the CouchTop above the cradle and place the CouchTop carefully on the cradle. Slide the CouchTop towards caudal. 26042021V4IFU140000 MacroMedics ®...
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CouchTop flat against the caudal block. When the couchtop is in place, release the indexing plunger knobs to secure the couchtop to the cradle. Make sure that the CouchTop spoon slides in the cradle and tighten the screws. 26042021V4IFU140000 MacroMedics ®...
Defects, malfunctions or failures caused by nature, misuse, abuse and unauthorised alteration or repair are not warranted. This warranty is limited to the repair and/or replacement at the sole discretion of MacroMedics. 7. Notices Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device should be reported to the manufacturer and the competent authority of the Member State in which the user or patient is established.
Devices for sale to physicians or trained healthcare providers Prescription Only only. An item which poses unacceptable risks to the patient, medical staff or other persons within the MR environment. MR Unsafe 26042021V4IFU140000 MacroMedics ®...
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