Setup & Operator Manual Compass Product Line
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Intended Use
The Compass Product Line is a discreet radiation shield barrier protection system which can be
attach onto a ceiling suspension or mobile cart suspension platforms. The product line will have
initial use for fluoroscopic procedures. The products would be positioned between patient and
medical professionals within treatment table work area. These products would provide a discreet
sized partial radiation protective barrier shielding physicians or tableside assistants from
exposure to primary radiation that emanates directly from the x-ray source, as well as secondary
radiation reflected or scatter by an object such as the x-ray detector, the x-ray table and the
patient. The products would provide a minimum of 0.5mm lead equivalency. This is a minimum
recommendation and subject to individual hospital radiation safety regulations and guidance by
staff physicists.
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All persons using this equipment must fully understand its operation instructions,
emergency procedures, capabilities be aware of all potential safety hazards.
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This manual should be accessible to all personnel installing, operating, or servicing
this equipment.
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Only a qualified technician may install or service this equipment.
Failure to follow safety precautions may result in serious injury to patient or
user or damage to equipment.
It is imperative that all personnel operating Compass Products
be familiar with the equipment
operation, transport and all documentation supplied by IDI.
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The Compass Product Line is intended to be used in typical clinical or research
environments in accordance with national standards.
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Product contains a leaded acrylic window; it may become damaged from wear and must
be inspected from time to time per the institutions radiation safety policy to instill
essential performance functions that pose a risk due to failure or degradation of the unit
or any of its components.
Comments and questions regarding safety should be addressed to:
Customer Support
Image Diagnostics, Inc.
310 Authority Drive
Fitchburg, MA 01420 USA
Or call IDI at (978) 829-0009.
