Hologic DISCOVERY A - Install Software Options; Test Scan Modes

Discovery QDR Series Technical Manual
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2. Select Analyzed scans, click RECALYZE, and select the 20 scans just acquired
and click the Next button.
3. The scans will now be recalculated to the new calibration.
4. Highlight the scans from the Excluded list and click the Include Scans button
and then the Finish button. (Selection is easier if you click Scan Date bar above
the list. This will order the scans by date and time).From the Discovery Main
Menu screen, select QC|QC Data Management|Select Scans.
5. Select the QC|QC Data Management|Plot option from the Discovery Main
Menu Screen to generate an AREA, BMC, and BMD plot for each array mode.
Verify that the QC plots include the factory scans and the scans just performed.
6. Ensure that all scans fall between the two, dotted limit lines.
7. Print the BMD, BMC, Area HiAir and LoAir plots. Include the printed plots
with the other paperwork being returned to Hologic.
Note: For more details on performing the QC setup and producing QC plots, refer to the
Discovery User's Guide.
3.5.11 Install Software Options
Install, configure, and test all software options purchased by the customer as defined by
the Sales Order except for the HL7 option (installation of HL7 is a customer
responsibility). This includes but is not limited to DICOM and a local copy of Physician's
Viewer on the Discovery system.
3.5.12 Test Scan Modes
Perform at least one scan in each of the scan modes to verify that machine is fully
functional in all modes of operation. Verify that there are no electrical or mechanical
problems during each scan mode.
[ ] Perform an AP Spine Array, Fast Array, and Express (Ci and Wi only) scan.
[ ] Perform a Left Hip Array, Fast Array, and Express (Ci and Wi only) scan.
[ ] Perform a Whole Body scan (A, W, and Wi only).
[ ] Perform a Forearm scan.
[ ] Perform the IVA Scan QC Procedure described below.
3.5.12.1 Performing the IVA Scan QC Procedure
The ability of the Discovery to produce high quality images must be tested:
• at the time of installation
• after the repair of any parts associated with the generation or detection of x-rays
WARNING: X-rays are generated during this procedure. Keep hands, head and other body parts out
of beam.