Hologic Selenia - Compression Paddles; How to Install the Compression Paddles; How to Remove a Compression Paddle; Maintenance and Cleaning

Selenia User Guide
Chapter 5—The Selenia Accessories
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5.2 Compression Paddles
There are 19 compression paddles for Screening and Diagnostic Procedures. Twelve of the
nineteen paddles are Smart Paddles and have mechanisms that allow manual lateral
movement (both left and right). The x-ray collimation moves with the Shifting
Compression Paddle position. The other seven paddles include five magnification
paddles and two large 24 x 30 cm paddles.
5.2.1 How to Install the Compression Paddles
1. Align the mounting pins on the rear frame of the paddle with the mounting holes in
the Compression Device.
2. Push the compression paddle into the Compression Device until the paddle stops.
3. Carefully pull the paddle out approximately 3 mm until the paddle clicks into
position.
5.2.2 How to Remove a Compression Paddle
1. Hold the paddle by the metal sides of the frame.
2. Pull the paddle in a straight line from the mounting holes.
Figure 28: Mount the Compression Paddle
5.2.3 Maintenance and Cleaning
Clean the paddles after each use. See Maintenance and Cleaning on page 109 for cleaning
instructions.