Cirs ZERDINE 049 User Manual

Cirs ZERDINE 049 User Manual

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Elasticity QA Phantoms
Models 049 & 049A
ZERDINE
Inside
®
A registered trademark of CIRS
USER GUIDE
900 Asbury Ave • Norfolk, Virginia 23513 • USA • Tel: 757-855-2765 • WWW.CIRSINC.COM

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  • Page 1 Elasticity QA Phantoms Models 049 & 049A ZERDINE Inside ® A registered trademark of CIRS USER GUIDE 900 Asbury Ave • Norfolk, Virginia 23513 • USA • Tel: 757-855-2765 • WWW.CIRSINC.COM...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 OVERVIEW 2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE HANDLING AND CARE � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR PERFORMING MEASUREMENTS �...
  • Page 3: Overview

    6 cm. Each set has a different hardness relative to the background material and will appear almost isoechoic to the background using standard B-mode imaging. CIRS is certified to ISO 13485:2016 standards. We have an in-house test facility to measure acoustic properties of speed, attenuation and relative contrast. In addi- tion, two ultrasound systems are used to visually inspect each phantom.
  • Page 4: Instructions For Use

    If the scanning surface becomes damaged, seal the phantom in an airtight container and IMMEDIATELY contact CIRS for return authorization. Call 800-617-1177, email at rma@cirsinc.com or fax RMA Request form to 757-857-0523.
  • Page 5: General Guidelines For Performing Measurements

    If assistance is desired in the proper disposal of this product, including accessories and components, after its useful life, please return to CIRS. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR PERFORMING MEASUREMENTS It is recommended that all measurements be performed at the most frequently used imaging arrangements.
  • Page 6: Establishing A Baseline

    If not, then the conclusions drawn may not be valid. CIRS recommends that you use the most commonly used settings for the type of probe tested- i.e. the liver preset values for an abdominal probe- which are called a "normal"...
  • Page 7: Specifications- Model 049

    Note that, due to differences in measurement methodology, the certified values for Young’s modulus that are provided with the phantom may disagree with the values measured with your system. For more information, see: Oudry J, Lynch T, Vappou J, Sandrin L, Miette V. Phys Med Biol. Comparison of four different techniques to evaluate the elastic properties of phantoms in elastography: is there a gold standard? 2014 Oct Specifications - Model 049...
  • Page 8 LESIONS Material Zerdine Speckle Contrast Hyperechoic to background ELASTICITY Background Lesion Type I Lesion Type II Lesion Type III Lesion Type IV 10 MM DIAMETER LESION Quantity 4 each at 15 mm depth One of each hardness 20 MM DIAMETER LESION Quantity 4 each at 35 mm depth One of each hardness...
  • Page 9: Specifications- Model 049A

    Specifications - Model 049A TARGET LAYOUT 180.0mm 30.0mm 60.0mm 120.0mm 95.0mm Type I Type II Type III Type IV TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW 16.668mm (21/32” ) 10.404mm (13/32” ) 1.58mm (1/16” ) 2.53mm (3/32” ) 4.05mm (5/32” ) 6.49mm (1/4”) STEP TARGET PHANTOM HOUSING Material...
  • Page 10: Zerdine

    ® The Model 049 and 049A is constructed from a patented, solid elastic material developed at CIRS called Zerdine. Zerdine, unlike other phantom materials on the market, is not affected by changes in temperature. It can be subjected to boiling or freezing conditions without sustaining significant damage.
  • Page 11: Warranty

    CIRS not to comply with documented order specifications. You must return the product to CIRS within 30 calendar days of the issuance of the RMA. All returns should be packed in the original cases and or packaging and must include any accessories, manuals and documentation that shipped with the product.
  • Page 12 COMPUTERIZED IMAGING REFERENCE SYSTEMS, INC. 900 Asbury Ave Norfolk, Virginia 23513 • USA TOLL FREE 800.617.1177 TEL: 757.855.2765 FAX: 757.857.0523 EMAIL: admin@cirsinc.com www.cirsinc.com Technical Assistance 1.800.617.1177 Computerized Imaging Reference Systems, Inc. has been © 2013 Computerized Imaging Reference Systems, Inc. All rights certified by UL DQS Inc.

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