Faxitron CT Specimen Radiography System User Guide
Chapter 2: General Information
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2.2 Safety Information
Read and understand this manual before you use the system. Keep the manual available
during the operation of the unit.
Always follow all the instructions in this manual. Hologic does not accept responsibility
for injury or damage from incorrect system operation. Hologic can arrange for training at
your site.
The system has safety interlocks, but the user must understand how to safely operate the
system and be aware of the health hazards of x-ray radiation.
2.2.1 Radiation Safety and Emissions Limits
• Radiation shielded cabinet.
• X-Ray chamber door equipped with dual safety interlocks. See Sections 2.2.2 and 2.4 of
this Manual.
• Radiation: Less then 0.1 mR/hr at any point 5 cm (2 in.) from exterior surface at
maximum kV. For countries requiring emission values measured at 10 cm from
external surfaces, the radiation does not exceed 1.0 μS/hr at 10 cm.
• Certified to comply with standards set by the US Food and Drug Administration,
Center for Devices and Radiological Health, (21 CFR 1020.40).
2.2.2 Interlocks
The Faxitron CT system has two independent safety interlocks on the chamber door.
Opening the door will immediately terminate x-ray generation.
2.3 Warnings and Precautions
WARNING!
Only trained Service Engineers authorized through Hologic can open
any of the panels. This system contains lethal voltages.
WARNING!
Electrical equipment used near flammable anesthetics can cause an
explosion.
WARNING!
The user must correct problems before the system is used. Contact an
approved service representative for preventive maintenance.
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