What is BS EN IEC 61223‑3‑6 about?
BS EN IEC 61223 discusses evaluation and routine testing in medical imaging departments. BS EN IEC 61223‑3‑6 applies to the performance of mammographic x-ray equipment when used in mammographic tomosynthesis modes of operation, with respect to image quality and dose.
These methods mainly rely on non-invasive measurements that use appropriate test equipment and are performed during or after the installation. Signed statements covering steps in the installation procedure can be used as part of the acceptance test. Tests required by an high level of compliance take precedence over similar tests with a lower level of compliance.
When the results of the acceptance test follow the expected values, the baseline values for the subsequent constancy tests are established.
Who is BS EN IEC 61223‑3‑6 for?
BS EN IEC 61223‑3‑6 on evaluation and routine testing in medical imaging departments is useful for:
- Manufacturers of mammographic X-ray equipment
- Hospitals
- Operator for mammographic X-ray equipment
- Test centres for mammographic X-ray equipment
Why should you use BS EN IEC 61223‑3‑6?
The essential parameter describes the acceptability criteria of mammographic tomosynthesis modes of operation of mammographic x-ray equipment about image quality and dose.
BS EN IEC 61223‑3‑6 guideline helps you with requirements, constancy test, Summary of tests, Inventory and initial tests, Alignment and collimation checks, AEC system, Image receptor, and Image quality of the reconstructed image for mammographic X-ray equipment used in a mammographic tomosynthesis mode of operation. This ensures equipment is working properly and helps in achieving reliable images for further analysis