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SOMATOM
Instructions for Use – Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table
Version 2

SOMATOM
Instructions for Use – Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table
Version 2

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1 Introduction 9
1.1 Scope of the Instructions for Use 9
1.2 Applicability 9
2 Safety information 11
2.1 General safety information 11
2.2 Image noise 12
3 Description 13
3.1 Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table 13
3.2 Table top and extended table top 14
3.3 Radiation Therapy Planning (RTP) table top 15
3.3.1 RTP adaptor connections 16
3.3.2 Orientation aids 17
3.4 Fixing and positioning of a patient 18
3.4.1 Fixed strap system 18
3.4.2 Arm supports 19
3.4.3 Positioning aids 20
3.5 Definition of limit values 20
3.5.1 Limit values 21
4 Operation 23
4.1 Moving the table 23
4.1.1 Moving the table in vertical direction 23
4.1.2 Moving the table top 23
4.1.3 Stopping table movement and radiation
in an emergency 24
4.1.4 Moving the table top in an emergency 26
4.2 Cleaning and disinfecting 26
5 Technical specifications 29
5.1 Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table 29
6 Location of labels 31
6.1 Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table 32
6.2 Extended table top 36
6.3 Arm support 37
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Introduction
This Instructions for Use document provides detailed information
about your accessories and system components.
Scope of the Instructions for Use
This Instructions for Use document applies to the following CT
systems:
•SOMATOM Definition AS
•SOMATOM Definition Edge
•SOMATOM Confidence
•SOMATOM Definition Edge Plus
Applicability
This document is valid only in conjunction with the Instructions for
Use of the corresponding SOMATOM CT system.
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1.1
1.2
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Safety information
This section provides information about safety precautions as well
as warnings and cautions to be observed.
General safety information
The basis for ensuring the safety of people and equipment are
statutory stipulations and guidelines as well as the information
given in the Instructions for Use.
For the secure operation of your medical device, it is the
responsibility of the system owner to ensure that each person who
operates the system reads and understands the provided Instructions
for Use.
CAUTION
Not observing the Instructions for Use of the system, system
options and accessories!
Injury to the patient.
◆Always use the Instructions for Use in conjunction with the
Instructions for Use of the particular units used.
◆Follow the safety instructions.
•Keep the Instructions for Use for future reference.
•Keep the Instructions for Use near the workstations for easy
access.
•Electronic Instructions for Use are provided on your CT system and
on the workstation.
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Image noise
To get best image quality results and to avoid increased image noise
during scanning, it is recommended that you do not scan near the
receptacle at the head end of the Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table.
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Description
This section provides you with an overview of the characteristics and
operating elements of the multi-purpose table.
The following table tops are available for the Sliding Gantry multi-
purpose table:
•Table top with optional extended table top
•Radiation Therapy Planning (RTP) table top
Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table
The Sliding Gantry multi-purpose table is available as an option of
the Sliding Gantry. The standard patient table is described in the
SOMATOM Instructions for Use.
In addition an optional extended table top is available.
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(1) Table top
(2) Indication LEDs
(3) Foot switches for up/down movement
(4) Foot switch for lock/unlock of table top
(5) Stop keys
(6) Handle for table top movement
Table top and extended table top
The table top is a flat table top for the Sliding Gantry multi-purpose
table. The extended table top is an optional part of the Sliding
Gantry multi-purpose table top.
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(1) Table top
(2) Indication LEDs
(3) Handle for table top movement
(4) Foot switches for up/down movement
(5) Foot switch for lock/unlock of table top
(6) Extended table top
(7) Stop keys (on both sides)
Radiation Therapy Planning (RTP) table top
The RTP table top is a flat table top used for exact and reproducible
patient positioning in RTP as well as for standard examinations.
The RTP table top is highly optimized regarding stiffness and
bending.
The RTP table top is a flat integral table top with an indexing system
on both sides.
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Total working load label
The maximum permissible working load must not exceed 227 kg
(500 lbs), which is approximately 2226 N.
RTP adaptor connections
For a standardized patient setup, the table top provides different
mounting possibilities (indexing systems).
(1) Slots along both sides of the RTP table top (for restraint straps)
(2) Indentation (Interloc Indexing)
(3) Bore hole
(4) Plug connection for positioning aids
The indentations are used to mount adaptors.
The bore holes can be furnished with lens head screws. The screws
are used to mount different accessories (for example, adaptors,
rulers). The indexing systems are compatible with most of the
accessories used in radiation therapy.
(1) Screw sockets located on the foot end for external devices
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For instructions using accessories see the instruction for use of the
manufacturer.
Orientation aids
The RTP table top is equipped with several orientation aids to
facilitate the determination of position and density in the resulting
CT image.
(1) Air filled plastic tube
(2) Perspex rod
(3) Copper wires
Object Position Function
Air filled plastic
tube
Left side of table top,
x-direction
Area with air density
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Object Position Function
Perspex rod Left side of table top,
x-direction
Areas with water
equivalent density
3 copper wires Diagonal across scan-
nable range (angle
45°)
Enables z-coding
Fixing and positioning of a patient
There are some accessories available that enable you to fix and
position a patient.
Fixed strap system
The body restraint straps provide you with a means of support when
positioning a patient on the table.
To ensure that the straps are securely attached, the Sliding Gantry
multi-purpose table is equipped with the same fixed strap system as
the standard table.
The following sizes of body restraint straps are available.
Dimensions: 10 cm x 165 cm
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Dimensions: 20 cm x 180 cm
Body support straps can be attached to the slots along the sides of
the table top. For more information, see the SOMATOM Instructions
for Use.
Position and appearance of the slots may slightly differ from the
standard table.
Arm supports
The arm supports must be used in pairs and allow safe and
comfortable arm positioning.
The arm supports must be positioned in a way that they do not
exceed the lateral dimensions of the patient table.
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Positioning aids
For safe and comfortable positioning of the patient, positioning aids
are available and described in the SOMATOM Instructions for Use.
The following positioning aids can be used with the Sliding Gantry
multi-purpose table:
•Mattress for flat table top
•Head holder
•Tiltable head holder
•Head rest
•Head-arm support
•Adapter for head-arm support
•Arm support
•Knee support
•Cushion set
•Slide board
•Baby mattress
•CARE TransX
•Straps
–Body support straps
–Forehead support straps
–Chin support straps
Definition of limit values
To enter the patient position correctly, you must be familiar with
certain definitions concerning the Sliding Gantry multi-purpose
table.
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