Hologic Selenia - How to Realign the Paddle Front Edge; Figure 30: Alignment of the Paddle; Figure 31: Alignment of Adjustment Screws

Selenia User Guide
Chapter 5—The Selenia Accessories
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The FAST paddle does not require excessive compression, but you must use enough
compression to prevent the movement of the breast. You should use a consistent amount
of compression, especially for related left and right views.
The FAST paddle may not be best for breasts that are equal or symmetrical in thickness
from the chest wall to the anterior area of the breast.
5.2.6 How to Realign the Paddle Front Edge
If the front edge of the paddle with 30 lb (132 N) of
compression force applied is not in alignment with the
front edge of the Image Receptor, follow this procedure.
1. Release the compression and remove the paddle.
2. Loosen the hardware that holds the paddle to the
frame. On a standard screening paddle, or a
frameless spot paddle, turn the paddle upside down
and loosen the hardware one complete turn. On a
FAST paddle, use a hex wrench to loosen the paddle.
3. Turn the paddle over (if necessary) and loosen the
two inside screws. See the figure Alignment of
Adjustment Screws on page 46.
4. Install the paddle and apply 30 lb (132 N) of
compression force.
5. Move the paddle to the correct position. (Do not
release the compression.)
6. Tighten both inside screws that you loosened in step
3.
7. Release the compression and remove the paddle.
8. Turn the standard screening or the frameless spot
paddle upside down and tighten the hardware that
fastens the plastic paddle to the frame.
9. Install the paddle and apply 30 lb (132 N) of
compression force.
10. Confirm that the front edge of the paddle is aligned
to the front edge of the Image Receptor.
Figure 30: Alignment of the
Paddle
Figure 31: Alignment of
Adjustment Screws