Capintec CAPTUS 600 User manual

CAPTUS®600
THYROID UPTAKE SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL
Capintec, Inc.
Sales and Marketing
and Customer Support
6 Arrow Road
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Phone (800) ASK-4CRC
Fax [phone]
Capintec, Inc.
Service Center
620 Alpha Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone [phone]
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Copyright©1995 Capintec, Inc.
CAPTUS®is a registered trademark of Capintec, Inc.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Manual Stock No. 9250-0072
Rev. M – November 2007

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
SAFETY................................................................................................................................1-1
SYMBOL DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................1-1
WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS.................................................................................1-2
CAUTIONS AND NOTES ..................................................................................................1-5
GENERAL SAFETY TIPS..................................................................................................1-6
FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION....................................................................2-1
GENERAL..........................................................................................................................2-1
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................2-1
Detector .........................................................................................................................2-2
Multichannel Analyzer....................................................................................................2-2
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................2-2
Thyroid Uptake Stand....................................................................................................2-2
System Power Requirements ........................................................................................2-3
Environment Requirements ...........................................................................................2-3
Operational................................................................................................................2-3
Storage......................................................................................................................2-3
Isolation Transformer.....................................................................................................2-4
Printer ............................................................................................................................2-4
Readout Unit..................................................................................................................2-4
Nuclear Data..................................................................................................................2-4
Calibration Source Data.................................................................................................2-5
Multichannel Pulse Height Analyzer ..............................................................................2-5
Diagnostics and Test .....................................................................................................2-5
Utilities ...........................................................................................................................2-5
Display...........................................................................................................................2-5
Two Separate Inputs......................................................................................................2-5
Probe Detector...............................................................................................................2-6
Well Detector – Optional................................................................................................2-6
Regulatory Listings ........................................................................................................2-6
EMC...........................................................................................................................2-6
Electrical....................................................................................................................2-6
ETL Listed .................................................................................................................2-6
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................2-7
Thyroid Uptake...............................................................................................................2-7
Thyroid Uptake Nuclides................................................................................................2-7
Pre-Dose Measurement.................................................................................................2-7
Thyroid Uptake Protocols...............................................................................................2-7
One Capsule Method.................................................................................................2-8
Standard Capsule Method.........................................................................................2-8
Two Capsule Method.................................................................................................2-8
Multi-Capsules...........................................................................................................2-9
Wipe Tests.....................................................................................................................2-9
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Lab Tests – Urine......................................................................................................2-9
Lab Tests – Blood...................................................................................................2-10
Staff Bioassay..............................................................................................................2-10
GENERAL OPERATING OVERVIEW..................................................................................3-1
TURN ON SYSTEM ..........................................................................................................3-1
LOG-ON PASSWORD ......................................................................................................3-1
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS......................................................................................................3-2
PROBE SCREEN..............................................................................................................3-3
WELL SCREEN.................................................................................................................3-3
HOME Key ........................................................................................................................3-4
Changing from PROBE to WELL Functions......................................................................3-4
Changing from WELL to PROBE Functions......................................................................3-4
CONTRAST.......................................................................................................................3-4
SCREEN DIMMER............................................................................................................3-4
FUNCTION Keys...............................................................................................................3-5
PRINT Key ........................................................................................................................3-5
UTIL Key ...........................................................................................................................3-5
KEYBOARD ......................................................................................................................3-6
BSP Key............................................................................................................................3-6
PROMPT...........................................................................................................................3-6
ARROW Keys....................................................................................................................3-6
ALPHANUMERIC ENTRIES .............................................................................................3-7
Entries with Number and Letters ...................................................................................3-7
SPACE Key ...................................................................................................................3-7
Decimal Point.................................................................................................................3-7
BLANK ENTRIES..............................................................................................................3-8
INVALID VALUES .............................................................................................................3-8
ENTERING DATE and TIME.............................................................................................3-8
SETUP PASSWORD ........................................................................................................3-8
YES or NO Answers..........................................................................................................3-9
COUNTING METHODS ....................................................................................................3-9
MEASUREMENT ERRORS............................................................................................3-10
HIGH VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................3-10
OFFSET VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT...............................................................................3-10
DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT ...........................................................................3-11
DATA ENTRY INPUT LIMITS .........................................................................................3-11
Thyroid Uptake Protocols ............................................................................................3-11
Thyroid Uptake Measurements....................................................................................3-11
Cs137 Standard...........................................................................................................3-11
Bioassay Protocol........................................................................................................3-12
Additional Nuclide........................................................................................................3-12
Blood Volume ..............................................................................................................3-12
RBC Survival Measurement ........................................................................................3-12
Patient Demographics .................................................................................................3-12
Wipe ............................................................................................................................3-12
Description..............................................................................................................3-12
Background Counting..............................................................................................3-12
Generic Conversion Factors ...................................................................................3-12
Trigger Levels .........................................................................................................3-13
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Staff Data.....................................................................................................................3-13
SYSTEM SETUP...................................................................................................................4-1
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................4-1
ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................4-1
Operational ....................................................................................................................4-1
Storage ..........................................................................................................................4-1
POWER REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................................4-2
TURN ON PROCEDURE ..................................................................................................4-2
GENERAL OPERATIONAL SETUP..................................................................................4-3
ACCEPTANCE TESTING..................................................................................................4-3
SETTING UP FOR THYROID UPTAKES OR WIPE TESTS ............................................4-4
SETTING UP FOR LAB TESTS (URINE & BLOOD).........................................................4-4
SETUP FOR STAFF BIOASSAY.......................................................................................4-4
SETUP FOR MULTICHANNEL ANALYZER .....................................................................4-4
SYSTEM INITIALIZATION....................................................................................................5-1
DATE & TIME SETUP.......................................................................................................5-1
Date Entry Format..........................................................................................................5-1
Changing the Time and Date Setting.............................................................................5-2
SETTING HOSPITAL OR FACILITY NAME......................................................................5-3
CURIES / BECQUEREL SETUP.......................................................................................5-4
Cs137 STANDARD SETUP...............................................................................................5-7
CHI-SQUARE TEST SETUP.............................................................................................5-9
CONVERSION FACTORS ..............................................................................................5-11
Entering Nuclide Name................................................................................................5-13
Selecting Measure or Input CF....................................................................................5-14
Input CF...................................................................................................................5-14
Measure CF.............................................................................................................5-15
ACCEPTANCE & QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTS.............................................................6-1
ACCEPTANCE TESTS......................................................................................................6-1
QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTS .......................................................................................6-1
Daily Tests.....................................................................................................................6-1
Monthly Tests.................................................................................................................6-1
Quarterly Tests ..............................................................................................................6-2
CALIBRATION TEST.........................................................................................................6-2
CHI-SQUARE TEST..........................................................................................................6-5
AUTO CALIBRATION TEST..............................................................................................6-5
MDA TEST.........................................................................................................................6-9
DIAGNOSTICS................................................................................................................6-12
Diagnostics Printout.....................................................................................................6-13
System Configuration..............................................................................................6-13
Nuclide Data............................................................................................................6-13
Additional Nuclides..................................................................................................6-14
User Keys................................................................................................................6-14
Standard Source......................................................................................................6-14
PROM Values..........................................................................................................6-14
Memory Tests..........................................................................................................6-14
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THYROID UPTAKE SETUP.................................................................................................7-1
COUNTING METHODS ....................................................................................................7-1
PROTOCOLS....................................................................................................................7-4
Adding a Protocol ..........................................................................................................7-6
Editing a Protocol.........................................................................................................7-11
Deleting a Protocol ......................................................................................................7-11
Printing Protocol Information .......................................................................................7-11
THYROID UPTAKE GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS................................................................8-1
ACCESSING THYROID UPTAKE STUDIES....................................................................8-1
ENTERING PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS.........................................................................8-2
SELECTING PROTOCOL.................................................................................................8-3
SELECTING PATIENT......................................................................................................8-4
PRINTING THYROID UPTAKE PATIENT SUMMARY.....................................................8-5
VIEWING PATIENT INFORMATION.................................................................................8-5
SELECTING PATIENT TO MEASURE.............................................................................8-6
MEASURING THE NECK AND THIGH.............................................................................8-7
PRE-DOSE MEASUREMENT...........................................................................................8-9
PRINTING RESULTS......................................................................................................8-11
THYROID UPTAKE: ONE CAPSULE METHOD .................................................................9-1
GENERAL PROCEDURE .................................................................................................9-1
PRE-DOSE MEASUREMENT...........................................................................................9-1
ENTERING CAPSULE DATA............................................................................................9-2
MEASURING THE CAPSULE(S)......................................................................................9-3
ADMINISTERED DOSE....................................................................................................9-6
Administering the Dose Later ........................................................................................9-6
Entering Administered Dose Data .................................................................................9-7
UPTAKE MEASUREMENT...............................................................................................9-8
VIEWING RESULTS .........................................................................................................9-9
THYROID UPTAKE: TWO CAPSULE METHOD...............................................................10-1
GENERAL PROCEDURE ...............................................................................................10-1
PRE-DOSE MEASUREMENT.........................................................................................10-1
ENTERING ADMINISTERED DOSE...............................................................................10-1
MEASURING THE REFERENCE CAPSULE(S).............................................................10-3
UPTAKE MEASUREMENT.............................................................................................10-6
VIEWING RESULTS .......................................................................................................10-7
THYROID UPTAKE: STANDARD CAPSULE METHOD...................................................11-1
GENERAL PROCEDURE ...............................................................................................11-1
ACCESSING TU STANDARD.........................................................................................11-1
ADDING A TU STANDARD.............................................................................................11-2
EDITING A TU STANDARD............................................................................................11-3
DELETING A TU STANDARD.........................................................................................11-3
PRINTING TU STANDARD DATA..................................................................................11-4
MEASURING TU STANDARD........................................................................................11-4
SELECTING STANDARD FOR TU STUDY....................................................................11-6
PRE-DOSE MEASUREMENT.........................................................................................11-7
ENTERING ADMINISTERED DOSE...............................................................................11-7
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UPTAKE MEASUREMENT .............................................................................................11-9
VIEWING RESULTS........................................................................................................11-9
WIPE TEST SETUP............................................................................................................12-1
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................12-1
WIPE DESCRIPTIONS....................................................................................................12-2
Entering Data for a Wipe Location...............................................................................12-2
Adding a Location........................................................................................................12-3
Editing or Deleting a Location......................................................................................12-4
TRIGGER LEVEL/COUNT TIME.....................................................................................12-4
GENERIC CONVERSION FACTORS.............................................................................12-6
ADDITIONAL NUCLIDES................................................................................................12-7
USER KEY ASSIGNMENT..............................................................................................12-9
WIPE TEST.........................................................................................................................13-1
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................13-1
MEASURING BACKGROUND........................................................................................13-1
MEASURING A WIPE .....................................................................................................13-3
WIPE RESULTS..............................................................................................................13-5
WIPE GRAPHICS SCREEN............................................................................................13-6
Scale/Cursor Mode......................................................................................................13-7
Activity of a Nuclide......................................................................................................13-7
Activity for Generic Conversion Factor ........................................................................13-7
WIPE REPORT................................................................................................................13-7
INTERPRETING WIPE RESULTS ..................................................................................13-9
LAB TESTS SETUP ...........................................................................................................14-1
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................14-1
GENERAL PROCEDURE................................................................................................14-1
STARTING LAB TESTS ..................................................................................................14-2
ENTERING PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS .......................................................................14-3
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE.....................................................................................14-4
LAB TESTS: URINE TEST.................................................................................................15-1
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................15-1
PERFORMING SCHILLING TEST MEASUREMENTS...................................................15-1
LAB TESTS: BLOOD TESTS.............................................................................................16-1
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................16-1
BLOOD VOLUME (Cr51).................................................................................................16-1
BLOOD VOLUME (I125)..................................................................................................16-6
RED BLOOD CELL SURVIVAL.....................................................................................16-10
STAFF BIOASSAY.............................................................................................................17-1
STAFF BIOASSAY DATA................................................................................................17-1
Adding Staff Member...................................................................................................17-2
Editing Staff Member Data...........................................................................................17-3
Deleting a Staff Member..............................................................................................17-4
ENTERING THE BIOASSAY PROTOCOL......................................................................17-4
X-RAY/GAMMA RATIO...................................................................................................17-5
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MAKING BIOASSAY MEASUREMENTS........................................................................17-5
PRINTING STAFF BIOASSAY RESULTS......................................................................17-7
MULTICHANNEL ANALYZER SETUP..............................................................................18-1
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................18-1
MCA SETUPS.................................................................................................................18-1
Adding a Setup............................................................................................................18-3
Editing a Setup ............................................................................................................18-6
Deleting a Setup..........................................................................................................18-6
Printing All the Setups .................................................................................................18-6
MULTICHANNEL ANALYZER OPERATION ....................................................................19-1
MCA MEASUREMENTS.................................................................................................19-1
Calibration....................................................................................................................19-2
MEASURING BACKGROUND........................................................................................19-2
MEASURING A SOURCE...............................................................................................19-4
Activity of a Nuclide .....................................................................................................19-8
Exiting MCA Measurement..........................................................................................19-8
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................20-1
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................20-1
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................20-1
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE..................................................................................20-2
Collimator Block Inspection .........................................................................................20-3
SERVICING.....................................................................................................................20-3
DISPOSAL ......................................................................................................................20-4
FUSE SERVICING..........................................................................................................20-5
Power Line Fuses........................................................................................................20-5
Readout Unit Fuses.....................................................................................................20-6
Printer Fuse.................................................................................................................20-6
ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS.............................................................20-7
SHIPPING .......................................................................................................................20-7
INDEX
WARRANTY
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing the CAPINTEC line of Thyroid Uptake Measurement Systems.
Every effort has been made to insure that the information in this document is complete,
accurate, and up-to-date. CAPINTEC assumes no responsibility for the results of errors
beyond its control. Mention of products manufactured by other companies does not
necessarily constitute endorsement by CAPINTEC, Inc.
CAPTUS®600 and CII are registered trademarks of CAPINTEC, Inc.
OKIDATA and MICROLINE are registered trademarks of Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd.
DESCRIPTION
Your new CAPTUS®600 is available in several configurations. Please take a moment to
review your system to determine exactly the configuration you have received. The basic
Thyroid Uptake System consists of the following:
•Thyroid Uptake Stand and NaI (sodium iodide) Detector with Collimator, which
includes an Isolation Transformer attached to stand.
Note: Two versions of detectors are available: Flat Face Probe or Drilled Probe.
•Readout Unit.
•Printer (Various options are available)
•Cable Set for connecting detector, printer, etc.
•Well Counter with drilled Well detector (Optional purchase).
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
The CAPTUS®600 measurement systems contain information technology that accurately
processes date and time data between the years 1999 and 2000. These products, when
used in combination with products purchased from other manufacturers, whose products
properly exchange date and time information, will accurately process the date and time. All
future products are committed to meeting the same Year 2000 Compliance.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SAFETY CLASSIFICATION
•CLASS I EQUIPMENT energized from an external power source.
•TYPE B EQUIPMENT with no applied parts to the patient.
•Ordinary EQUIPMENT without protection against the ingress of water.
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•Suitable for CONTINUOUS OPERATION.
•NOT suitable for use in an OXYGEN or a FLAMMABLE ENVIRONMENT.
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE POTENTIAL
This equipment complies fully with interference immunity requirements of the standard EN
60601-1-2 “Medical electrical equipment: Part 1: General safety requirements; 2.
Supplementary standard: Electromagnetic compatibility”.
This equipment generates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to nearby devices.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the affected device.
•Plug the unit into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the affected device is
connected.
If this fails to correct the problem, please contact Capintec’s Authorized Service Center.
INSTALLATION
Your system has been shipped from the factory pre-configured and fully tested. Installation
consists of placing the components on the stand and securing them in place. Detailed
installation and assembly instructions are provided in the CAPTUS®600 Unpacking and
Assembly Instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The CAPTUS®600 measurement system has been carefully designed to give you years of
safe and reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, however, there are basic
precautions you must observe to avoid injuring yourself, the patient or damaging the
equipment.
•Follow the unpacking and assembly instructions document, and read this manual
carefully before using this equipment. Be sure to save all provided documents for
future reference.
•Understand all warning and caution labels as explained in CHAPTER 1: SAFETY
chapter before operating this equipment.