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2.8 Visual Inspection
Chapter 2
2.8.5 Performance Criteria and Corrective Action
Performance Criteria: All evaluation items are met.
Corrective Action: Restart the Xpress Digital Mammography System and repeat checks. During cassette inspection
use the lint free cloth to remove dust blemishes and particulate matter. Anhydrous alcohol should only be used to re-
move persistent blemishes or substances.
If problems persist reference the appropriate user manuals to determine the solution to the particular trouble. Contact
your service representative if problems are unresolved.
The source of the problem shall be identiîżed and corrective action shall be taken within 30 days of the test date. Pa-
tient examination may continue during this period.
2.8.6 Documentation
Record the activity and the results in the Table RT-3 (Monthly Visual Inspection) and the Table RT-S2 (TECHNOLO-
GIST'S MAMMOGRAPHY QC TEST SUMMARY: Monthly, Quarterly, and Semi-Annual Tests) or use the worksheets
and forms referenced in the "Mammography Quality Control Manual" (ACR, 1999) Radiologic Technologist section
procedure 11.