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Capintec CAPTUS 4000e User Manual

Capintec CAPTUS 4000e
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CAPTUS
®
4000e
Manual Stock No. 9250-0151 August, 22 2017
Rev. G 2017/08/22
THYROID UPTAKE SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL
Capintec, Inc.
7 Vreeland Road
Florham Park, NJ 07932 USA
Phone (800) ASK-4CRC
Fax (201) 825-1336
The authorized representative located within the Community is:
Atlantico Systems Ltd.
34 Oldfield, Kingston, Galway, Republic of Ireland
Copyright
©
2015 Capintec, Inc.
CAPTUS
®
is a registered trademark of Capintec, Inc.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Table of Contents

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Capintec CAPTUS 4000e Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCapintec
ModelCAPTUS 4000e
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

PREFACE

GENERAL

Provides general information about the manual and system.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Details the basic components of the CAPTUS® 4000e Thyroid Uptake System.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SAFETY CLASSIFICATION

Classifies the medical equipment based on safety standards.

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE POTENTIAL

Addresses compliance with electromagnetic interference immunity requirements.

INSTALLATION

Outlines the initial installation process for the system.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Highlights essential precautions for safe operation and avoiding injury.

TRADEMARKS

Lists registered trademarks associated with the product and company.

CHAPTER 1 SAFETY

GENERAL

States that warnings and instructions are integral to the system.

SYMBOL DEFINITIONS

Explains the meaning of various safety symbols used in the manual.

WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS

Describes labels found on the system, including power requirements and fuse warnings.

CAUTIONS AND NOTES

Provides specific warnings and operational notes for safe use.

GENERAL SAFETY TIPS

Offers practical advice for safe operation, cleaning, and maintenance.

CHAPTER 2 FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

INTENDED USE

Specifies the intended use of the CAPTUS® 4000e system and target users.

OPERATOR PROFILE

Defines the required education, knowledge, and experience for operators.

OPERATOR TRAINING

States that the Owner's Manual contains all necessary information for operation.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Describes the system's functions including Thyroid Uptake, Wipe Test, Lab Tests, and Bioassay.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Details the core technical components like the Detector and Multi-Channel Analyzer.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Lists specifications for system hardware, environment, power, and regulatory compliance.

CHAPTER 3 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the software's Windows-based interface and user-friendliness.

WINDOWS OPERATING CONVENTIONS

Explains common Windows controls, techniques, and interaction methods.

CAPTUS SCREENS

Describes the main screen and typical test/input/measurement screens.

SHORTCUT KEYS

Provides a reference for keyboard shortcuts for various operations.

CHAPTER 4 GENERAL SETUP

INSTALLATION

Covers initial system installation and checkout procedures.

ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Specifies operational and storage conditions for the instrument.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Details input power, isolation transformer output, and fuse information.

TURN ON PROCEDURE

Provides steps for powering on the system components.

LOG ON

Explains the process for signing in, signing off, and managing user accounts.

FIRST TIME STARTUP

Guides the user through initial setup tasks and system parameters.

System Parameters

Details how to configure system units, date format, and detector type.

Quality Assurance Tests

Highlights the necessity of QA tests before performing measurements.

Measurement Setups

Explains how to set up specific tests like Thyroid Uptake Protocols.

NORMAL STARTUP

Describes the procedure for starting the system after initial setup.

CHAPTER 5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

INTRODUCTION

Explains the importance of periodic QA tests for system operation.

Recommended Routine for CAPTUS® 4000e System

Suggests a routine for performing QA tests and system warm-up.

SETTING UP QA PARAMETERS

Guides the user on accessing and setting up QA test parameters.

AUTO CALIBRATION

Details the automated calibration procedure using Cs137 and Eu152 sources.

CONSTANCY TEST

Explains how to perform the Constancy Test to check counting performance.

CHI-SQUARE TEST

Describes the Chi-Square Test for verifying overall counting performance.

MDA TEST

Explains the Minimum Detectable Activity test procedure.

VIEWING SYSTEM PARAMETERS

How to access and view all system parameters used in procedures.

VIEWING AND PRINTING HISTORY

Provides access to the history of all performed Quality Assurance tests.

CHAPTER 6 ISOTOPES

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the extensive reference library of 76 isotopes.

VIEWING AND PRINTING ISOTOPE LIBRARY

Details how to view and print the list of isotopes and their properties.

ADDING A NEW ISOTOPE TO THE LIBRARY

Provides instructions for adding new isotopes to the system's library.

EDITING ISOTOPE INFORMATION

Explains how to modify information for user-added isotopes.

DELETING AN ISOTOPE

Describes the procedure for removing isotopes from the library.

MEASURING EFFICIENCY

Guides on measuring the efficiency of isotopes for the system.

ENTERING EFFICIENCY

Explains how to manually input efficiency values for isotopes.

CHAPTER 7 THYROID UPTAKE

INTRODUCTION

Defines Thyroid Uptake measurement and its clinical applications.

QUICK STEP GUIDE FOR THYROID UPTAKE PROCEDURE

Provides a concise step-by-step guide for performing the procedure.

MEASUREMENT PROTOCOLS

Details how to set up measurement methods and dose administration.

PATIENT INFORMATION

Covers adding, viewing, editing, and deleting patient records.

VIEWING AND CHANGING THE SETUP

Explains how to view and modify protocol and system setup parameters.

MAKING MEASUREMENTS

Guides the user through the process of taking measurements.

RESULTS

Explains how uptake results are calculated and displayed.

Patients Reports

Describes how to view and print patient reports.

CHAPTER 8 WIPE TESTS

INTRODUCTION

Explains the purpose of the Wipe Test module for contamination detection.

QUICK STEP GUIDE FOR WIPE TEST

Provides a quick guide for performing wipe tests.

SETTING UP DEFAULTS

Details how to set default values for wipe locations and test parameters.

SELECTING ISOTOPES FOR WIPE TEST

Guides on selecting isotopes for detection in wipe tests.

ADDING WIPE LOCATIONS TO PRESET GROUPS

Instructions for adding wipe locations to predefined groups.

ADDING WIPE LOCATIONS TO USER DEFINED GROUPS

Explains how to add wipe locations to custom user-defined groups.

EDITING WIPE LOCATION INFORMATION

Covers modifying details of existing wipe locations.

DELETING WIPE TEST LOCATION

Describes the process for removing wipe locations from the system.

MAKING MEASUREMENTS

Guides on performing wipe test measurements.

VIEWING AND PRINTING RESULTS

Explains how to search, view, and print wipe test results.

ISOTOPE EFFICIENCY

Details the concept and calculation of isotope efficiency.

CHAPTER 9 ABSORBED DOSE ALERT

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the emergency screening module for internal contamination.

Basis for Conversion Calculations

Explains the methodology for converting counts to µCi-intake.

MAIN SCREEN

Describes the main interface for the Absorbed Dose ALERT module.

INCIDENT SETUP

Covers setting up parameters for specific incidents and patients.

ADDING PATIENTS

Guides on how to add new patient data for screening.

EDITING PATIENTS

Explains how to modify existing patient information.

DELETING PATIENTS

Describes the process for removing patient records.

MAKING MEASUREMENTS

Provides steps for performing measurements and data acquisition.

CREATING AN ARCHIVE

Details the procedure for backing up the database.

OPENING AN ARCHIVE

Explains how to access previously archived data.

PATIENT REPORTS

Covers displaying and printing patient measurement reports.

CHAPTER 10 LAB TESTS

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the in vitro testing modules for urine and blood analysis.

SCHILLING TEST

Details the Schilling Test for determining B-12 deficiencies.

I 125 BLOOD VOLUME TEST

Explains the I-125 labeled protein test for plasma measurements.

Cr51 BLOOD VOLUME TEST

Describes the Cr51 tagged RBC test for red cell mass determination.

RBC SURVIVAL TEST

Covers the RBC Survival Test for diagnosing hemolytic anemia.

CHAPTER 11 BIOASSAY

INTRODUCTION

Explains Bioassay for monitoring radiation worker exposure levels.

BIOASSAY SETUP

Guides the Administrator on setting up the Bioassay module.

I 131/I 125 and I 123/1 125 Cross Contamination

Addresses spillover and cross-contamination correction for isotopes.

ADDING STAFF MEMBERS

Details the process for adding staff members by the Administrator.

EDITING STAFF MEMBER INFORMATION

Explains how to edit staff member details.

DELETING STAFF MEMBER

Describes the procedure for deleting staff members.

MAKING MEASUREMENTS

Guides on performing Bioassay measurements for staff members.

VIEWING AND PRINTING REPORTS

Covers viewing and printing Bioassay reports for staff members.

CHAPTER 12 TIME ACTIVITY ANALYSIS

INTRODUCTION

Introduces Time Activity Analysis for repeated measurements at timed intervals.

SETTING UP PARAMETERS

Guides on setting up parameters like ROI, live time, and real time.

MAKING MEASUREMENTS

Provides instructions for performing time activity measurements.

Saving the Results

Explains how to save measured data as TAA files or export to Excel.

VIEWING PREVIOUSLY SAVED RESULTS

Details how to open and view previously saved TAA files.

CHAPTER 13 MCA

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the MCA module and its capabilities for data acquisition.

ACQUISITION AND COUNT DATA

Explains controls for data acquisition and spectral display.

CHANGING DETECTORS

Instructions for switching between different detector types.

SPECTRUM SCALE & ZOOMING

Covers adjusting the vertical and horizontal scales of the spectrum display.

COUNTING SETUP

Details options for automatically stopping acquisition by time or counts.

SPECTRUM ID (NAME)

Explains how to identify and save the displayed spectrum with a name.

REGIONS OF INTEREST (ROI)

Describes defining, viewing, and managing ROIs within the spectrum.

SAVE AND RESTORE COUNT DATA OR MCA SETTINGS

Provides methods for saving and recalling spectral data and MCA settings.

PRINTING MCA DATA

Explains how to print MCA spectrum reports.

CUSTOMIZING MCA SETTINGS

Covers adjusting MCA parameters like High Voltage, Gain, and Offset.

MANUAL CALIBRATION

Details the procedure for manual energy calibration of the MCA.

CHAPTER 14 ARCHIVE

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the archive feature for saving and sorting data files.

DOING SYSTEM BACKUP (CREATING AN ARCHIVE)

Guides on creating a system backup by archiving data.

OPENING AN ARCHIVE

Explains how to open and access previously created archive files.

VIEWING AND PRINTING RECORDS FROM ARCHIVE

Covers selecting, viewing, and printing records from an archive.

CHAPTER 15 CUSTOM PROTOCOLS

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the Custom Protocols Module for non-standard tests and analysis.

STARTING CUSTOM PROTOCOLS

Guides on initiating the Custom Protocols module and accessing patient data.

PROTOCOLS

Details adding, viewing, and deleting custom protocols.

PATIENT DATA

Covers adding, editing, and deleting patient information for custom protocols.

MAKING MEASUREMENTS

Provides instructions for performing measurements using custom protocols.

CUSTOM PROTOCOLS EXCEL WORKBOOK

Explains how to set up and use Excel workbooks for custom protocols.

CHAPTER 16 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

INTRODUCTION

Provides information on basic maintenance like cleaning and fuse replacement.

CLEANING and DISINFECTING

Details instructions for cleaning and disinfecting various system components.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Outlines recommended preventative maintenance schedules and environmental conditions.

DISPOSAL

Provides guidance on the proper disposal of equipment components.

SERVICING

Covers system servicing, including component inspections and warranty.

FUSE SERVICING

Details the procedure for replacing power line fuses.

ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

Lists available accessories and replacement parts for the system.

SHIPPING

Provides labeling requirements for returning the unit for service.

CHAPTER 17 CAP-DICOM

INTRODUCTION

Explains the Cap-DICOM module for patient data transfer.

CONFIGURING Cap-DICOM

Details license information and setup for DICOM connectivity.

IMPORTING PATIENTS

Covers querying the worklist and importing patient information.

VIEWING THE DICOM REPORT

Explains how to view the DICOM report after study completion.

EXPORTING A STUDY

Guides on exporting study data to the DICOM server.

VERIFYING STUDY

Describes how to confirm that the report was sent to the PAC's Server.