In the past, there was not an easy way to compare the image quality of conventional and digital biopsy mammography units, because the field of view on the digital system is typically much smaller than the 24 x 30 cm field of view on conventional mammography units. In order to image the Mammographic Accreditation Phantom specified by the American College of Radiology (ACR) on the biopsy units, the user has to move the phantom to various positions in order to obtain four separate images, to be sure all objects were imaged. This is a very inconvenient, time consuming task.
Applications
The small size of the phantom permits fast, easy comparison of conventional and digital image quality, because you can attain an image of the entire unit in a single exposure. The objects are some of the same ones found in theMammographic Accreditation Phantom specified by theACR, so it makes comparison of the two imaging systems easy.
Features
The fast, easy way to test image quality on digital biopsy mammography units and qualify for ACR accreditation
Accepted by the ACR for use in its Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
Accreditation Program
One exposure is all you need
The phantom contains test objects that are similar to those found in the Mammographic Accreditation Phantom specified by the ACR
The extended top edge of the phantom allows ease of positioning on recumbent biopsy units
The phantom’s small size allows it to be imaged in its entirety in a single exposure when used with a digital biopsy unit
Enables you to determine if the images are similar to or better than screen-film
