orfit 35751N Instructions For Use

HIGH PRECISION BASE PLATES
HIGH PRECISION BASE PLATE IN HIGH PRESSURE
LAMINATE
Article No. : 35751N
A. GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
This product is a medical device used for patient positioning and
immobilisation (head & neck) in radiation therapy. This high
density base plate can be used during simulation, including MRI
simulation.
This product may only be used in combination with
immobilisation masks produced by Orfit. Orfit prohibits the use
of unauthorised third-party products in conjunction with its
own products.
B. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This HIGH PRECISION BASE PLATE in High Pressure Laminate
(HPL) is suitable for use in combination with the range of
Efficast® thermoplastic Head & Neck and Head, Neck &
Shoulders masks, High Precision Head Supports, Blocks, Wedges
and Couch indexing Devices to form a reproducible patient
positioning and immobilisation device in the field of
radiotherapy. Information on these other parts and instructions
on how to make the masks can be found in the respective
'instructions for use' and on www.orfit.com.
C. PRODUCT RANGE
ART. NO. DESCRIPTION
35751N BASE PLATE IN HPL
D. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Always place the base plate on a flat surface and make sure it is
completely supported by the couch.
Always fix the base plate securely to the treatment couch before
positioning a patient. More information on how to fix this base
plate to a couch top can be found on our website
http://www.orfit.com/en/fixation-devices/.
When handled roughly, it may get damaged and splinters may
come off. When this happens, stop using the base plate to prevent
splinters from getting in contact with the patient's or user's skin.
Contact your distributor.
slots for thermoplastic
mask fixation
inserts for marking knobs
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
screw holes for
base plate-to-couch fixation
reference holes for
head supports,
blocks and wedges
A patient set-up form is available on the Orfit website:
https://www.orfit.com/app/uploads/Head-and-Neck.pdf.
E. STORAGE
Always store the product in a safe place to prevent it from
getting damaged or falling onto other objects. Take care not to
damage the edges of the plate when storing it in an upright
position. Prevent hard objects from falling onto the plate. Store
the base plate between +10°C (50°F) and 40°C (122°F).
F. PROPERTIES
E.1. Physical Properties
Dimensions: L 500 mm x W 540 mm x H 12 mm
L 19.69" x W 21.26" x H 0.47"
Weight: 2.1 kg
4.6 Ibs
E.2. Dosimetric Properties
Attenuation factor (± 0.15 %)
6 MV
15 MV
H O equivalence
2
Note: Use these numbers as a guidance only. Perform the
measurements again in your department to verify these results.
E.3. Material Properties
This plate is made of High Pressure Laminate (HPL)
This product is made entirely of electrically non-conductive,
non-metallic and non-magnetic materials and is MRI safe.
G. MAINTENANCE AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
4.9 %
4.0 %
17.0 mm