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SOMATOM Instructions for Use – Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table Version 2 siemens-healthineers.com...
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SOMATOM Instructions for Use – Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table Version 2...
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Legend Indicates a hint Is used to provide information on how to avoid operating errors or information emphasizing important details Indicates the solution of a problem Is used to provide troubleshooting information or answers to frequently asked questions Indicates a list item Indicates a prerequisite Is used for a condition that has to be fulfilled before starting a particular operation Indicates a one-step operation...
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Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. WARNING consists of the following elements: • Information about the nature of a hazardous situation • Consequences of not avoiding a hazardous situation • Methods of avoiding a hazardous situation SOMATOM | Version 2 Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
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Legend Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table | Instructions for Use Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
4.1.4 Moving the table top in an emergency Cleaning and disinfecting 5 Technical specifications Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table 6 Location of labels Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table Extended table top Arm support SOMATOM | Version 2 Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
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Table of contents Index Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table | Instructions for Use Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
SOMATOM Definition AS • SOMATOM Definition Edge • SOMATOM Confidence • SOMATOM Definition Edge Plus Applicability This document is valid only in conjunction with the Instructions for Use of the corresponding SOMATOM CT system. SOMATOM | Version 2 Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
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1 Introduction Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table | Instructions for Use Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
Keep the Instructions for Use for future reference. • Keep the Instructions for Use near the workstations for easy access. • Electronic Instructions for Use are provided on your CT system and on the workstation. SOMATOM | Version 2 Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
2 Safety information Image noise To get best image quality results and to avoid increased image noise during scanning, it is recommended that you do not scan near the receptacle at the head end of the Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table. Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table | Instructions for Use Print No.
Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table The Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table is available as an option of the Sliding Gantry. The standard patient table is described in the SOMATOM Instructions for Use. In addition an optional extended table top is available. SOMATOM | Version 2...
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3 Description (1) Table top (2) Indication LEDs (3) Foot switches for up/down movement (4) Foot switch for lock/unlock of table top (5) Stop keys (6) Handle for table top movement Table top and extended table top The table top is a flat table top for the Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table.
RTP as well as for standard examinations. The RTP table top is highly optimized regarding stiffness and bending. The RTP table top is a flat integral table top with an indexing system on both sides. SOMATOM | Version 2 Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
3 Description Total working load label The maximum permissible working load must not exceed 227 kg (500 lbs), which is approximately 2226 N. RTP adaptor connections 3.3.1 For a standardized patient setup, the table top provides different mounting possibilities (indexing systems). (1) Slots along both sides of the RTP table top (for restraint straps) (2) Indentation (Interloc Indexing) (3) Bore hole...
CT image. (1) Air filled plastic tube (2) Perspex rod (3) Copper wires Object Position Function Air filled plastic Left side of table top, Area with air density tube x-direction SOMATOM | Version 2 Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
3 Description Object Position Function Perspex rod Left side of table top, Areas with water x-direction equivalent density 3 copper wires Diagonal across scan- Enables z-coding nable range (angle 45°) Fixing and positioning of a patient There are some accessories available that enable you to fix and position a patient.
Description 3 Dimensions: 20 cm x 180 cm Body support straps can be attached to the slots along the sides of the table top. For more information, see the SOMATOM Instructions for Use. Position and appearance of the slots may slightly differ from the standard table.
3 Description Positioning aids 3.4.3 For safe and comfortable positioning of the patient, positioning aids are available and described in the SOMATOM Instructions for Use. The following positioning aids can be used with the Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table: • Mattress for flat table top •...
Description 3 Limit values 3.5.1 The table top can be lowered to about 678 mm above floor level (for example, during patient positioning). The usual working height corresponds to the isocenter of the system. SOMATOM | Version 2 Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
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3 Description Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table | Instructions for Use Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
Moving the table top 4.1.2 At the foot end of both long sides of the Sliding Gantry multi- purpose table, there are three different-colored LEDs. These LEDs indicate three different operational modes of the table. SOMATOM | Version 2 Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
4 Operation ✓ When the green LED is illuminated, the table is ready for operation. You can move the table top manually as follows: Unlock the table top by pressing the table top lock/unlock foot switch. The white LED is permanently illuminated in this mode. Grab the handle.
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Table movement and radiation are stopped. The control elements for table movement are blocked. See SOMATOM Instructions for Use. A red LED at the foot end of the table indicates the emergency status of the Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table.
Cleaning and disinfecting This section informs you how to clean special parts of accessories and system components. ◆ Follow the cleaning instructions. See the SOMATOM Instructions for Use. CAUTION Insufficient cleaning or disinfection of the equipment! Injury to the patient or the personnel (bio hazard).
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CAUTION Not observing the instructions of the disinfectant manufacturer! Injury to the cleaning personnel. ◆ Follow the cleaning instructions of the Instructions for Use. ◆ Follow the instructions of the disinfectant manufacturer. SOMATOM | Version 2 Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
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4 Operation Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table | Instructions for Use Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
Max. table load 227 kg (500 lbs) Scan ranges Scannable vertical range depending on gantry Scannable horizontal range 1800 mm (metalfree). The scannable range value is given without table top extension and head holder. SOMATOM | Version 2 Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
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5 Technical specifications Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table | Instructions for Use Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
For the meaning of the colors of the safety signs, refer to the SOMATOM Quick Guide. The numbers and parameters on the labels are examples only. Always refer to the original labels that are applied on the CT system and system components. SOMATOM | Version 2 Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
6 Location of labels Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table Warning, crushing hazard for hand Equipotentiality label (3) Product identification label (Table top) (4) Type B applied part Caution, leg injuries (6) Approval label (USA and Canada, NRTL) Product identification label (Multi-purpose table) (8) Duty cycle label (9) Total working load label (10) Operating instruction label...
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Indicates the degree of patient protection of this applied part (Type B applied part according to IEC 60601-1). Caution, leg injuries Contusion of legs is possible when lowering the patient table. Caution: Consult accompanying documents. SOMATOM | Version 2 Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
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6 Location of labels Approval label (USA and Canada, NRTL) NRTL – Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Product identification label Duty cycle label The cyclic duration factor (c.d.f) specifies the ratio of the maximum operation time of the component to the total operation time of the system.
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(500 lbs), which is approximately 2226 N. (10) Operating instruction label Remove the tommy screw. (11) Total working load label The maximum permissible working load must not exceed 227 kg (500 lbs), which is approximately 2226 N. SOMATOM | Version 2 Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
6 Location of labels Extended table top (1) Warning, crushing hazard for hand (2) Product identification label (3) Sitting prohibited Warning, crushing hazard for hand Increased risk that hands can get pinched between table top and patient table. Product identification label Sitting prohibited Do not sit on the extended table top.
Location of labels 6 Arm support (1) Product identification label Product identification label SOMATOM | Version 2 Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
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6 Location of labels Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table | Instructions for Use Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
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Index arm support 37 cleaning 26 disinfecting 26 manufacturer identification label arm support 37 Multi purpose table RTP table top 15 Orientation aids 15 RTP adaptor connections 15 Table top RTP 15 SOMATOM | Version 2 Print No. HC-C2-X05.610.43.02.02...
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