Metaltronica declares its responsibility concerning safety, reliability and equipment features included in
this manual only if the following items are fully satisfied:
1) Installation;
- room temperature and humidity;
- updates;
- recalibrations;
- repairs and/or modifications
carried out by technical personnel officially authorized from Metaltronica S.p.A.
2) Electrical pre-installation performed in the site where the system has to be put into operation, carried
out according to prescription given by IEC rules concerning Medical Application.
3)
Service personnel must ensure that they receive training on the mammographic unit with
the Manufacturer training programs prior to service the Unit.
4) Use of the equipment according to instruction in this manual.
interpretation, English translation shall prevail.
Using and keeping X-Ray equipment and device must conform
WARNING
the local Regulations and national laws concerning Medical X-
Ray handling.
According to CE 93/42 Directive for Medical Devices concerning
In case of difficulties concerning
product traceability, Metaltronica as manufacturer, must be
NOTE
informed of any owner or installation address change.
Medical Devices traceability is prerequisite to assure their safety
and reliability over the time.
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INDEX
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................. 8
INTENDED USE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
ANTI – X – X SHIELD IDENTIFICATION LABEL ......................................................................................................................... 21
PROTECTION AGAINST STRAY RADIATION............................................................................................................................ 26
SECTION 2: MAIN PARTS DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................. 27
MILADY MAIN PARTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
MILADY BYM MAIN PARTS ................................................................................................................................................... 30
CONTROL PANEL .................................................................................................................................................................. 32
DISPLAY OF CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................................................................................... 33
KNOB FOR FINE MANUAL COMPRESSION ............................................................................................................................ 34
FOR MANUAL ROTATION VERSION ................................................................................................................................. 35
FOR MOTORIZED ROTATION VERSION ............................................................................................................................ 35
ONLY WITH SBD (STEREOTACTIC BIOPSY DEVICE) ........................................................................................................... 35
FOOT-CONTROLS FOR MOTORIZED COMPRESSION ............................................................................................................. 36
SWITCHING OFF ................................................................................................................................................................... 38
C-ARM VERTICAL MOVEMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 39
ID LABELS WHEELS................................................................................................................................................................ 45
DEVICE FOR GEOMETRIC MAGNIFICATION (VARIABLE 1.5X/2X OR FIXED 1,8X) ................................................................... 47
COMPRESSION PADDLES INSERTION AND REMOVAL ........................................................................................................... 48
BREAST COMPRESSION SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................................... 49
MOTOR DRIVEN COMPRESSION ...................................................................................................................................... 49
MANUAL COMPRESSION WITH FINE ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................ 50
MANUAL DENSITY CONTROL ................................................................................................................................................ 55
HEAT UNIT INTEGRATOR ...................................................................................................................................................... 57
END OF DAY PROCEDURE ..................................................................................................................................................... 57
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................................................... 57
ZERO POINT kV RANGE .................................................................................................................................................... 64
OPTICAL DENSITY (OD) CORRECTION .............................................................................................................................. 64
ONE POINT MODE (
AEC DETECTOR POSITION ..................................................................................................................................................... 67
GENERAL CONCEPTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 80
A.E.C. TEST ............................................................................................................................................................................ 85
GRID MOVEMENT TEST ........................................................................................................................................................ 87
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION ............................................................................................................................................. 88
MOVING THE UNIT TO ANOTHER PLACE .............................................................................................................................. 88
LIST OF ACCESSORIES AND DEVICES ..................................................................................................................................... 90
POTTER BUCKY ..................................................................................................................................................................... 96
Proper use of this equipment presupposes that the operating personnel is thoroughly familiar with the
operating instructions, in particular the sections Safety, Function and Safety Check, and Protective
Measures.
If legally-binding regulations govern the installation and/or the operation of the above equipment, it is
responsibility of the installer or the operator to observe these regulations
.
INTENDED USE
MILADY is a universal system intended to produce radiographic images of the breast. Its intended use
is for diagnostic, screening and needle localization mammography.
The system is to be used in a radiology or clinic exam room environment in a hospital, outpatient clinic,
or a breast imaging center. Mammography technologists operate the system for the production of
mammograms. The system may also be used for quality control purposes and other clinical or
research related activities by medical physicists and radiologists certified in accordance with local
standards.
This Operator’s Manual is intended to give a detailed overview on Functions, Specifications, Safety
and all other important issues to know to get maximum utilization of mammography system.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
No absolute contraindications are given for mammography. Due to the nature of X-ray procedures the
patient is exposed to radiation and adverse health effects exist and are known.
POTENTIAL ADVERSE EFFECTS
The following is a list of potential effects applicable to the mammography:
• Excessive breast compression
• Excessive X-ray exposure
• Electric shock
• Infection
• Skin irritation, abrasions or puncture wounds
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Indicates a risk of danger that may lead to death of serious
WARNING
CAUTION
physical injury.
Indicates a risk of danger that if disregarded leads to slight or
moderate physical injury and/ or property damage.
Should be understood as a tip. The user does not absolutely
NOTE
have to observe these instructions. However, there will be
advantages if he does.
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NOTICES
1. Read all information in this chapters carefully. you are responsible to take
safety precautions and to follow the safety instructions.
CAUTION
Please pay attention to the following cautions!
2. MILADY has not to be used by unskilled or untrained personnel. The manufacturer
does not accept responsibility for injury or damage associated with improper or
unsafe system operation. the user should refer to this operator manual for directions
on how to
use the mammography unit.
3. this machine must be used only for mammography.
4. MILADY can be operated only in a controlled area inside dedicated room provided
with x-ray protection that meets local standards and regulations.
5. this equipment used in the presence of flammable anaesthetic or oxygen may cause an
explosion
6. the mammography unit is classified as permanently installed according to IEC
60601-1 international standard. this means that it must be electrically connected by
means of permanent connections. in particular, for the maximum electrical safety,
the protective earth conductor must be fixed and permanently installed.
7. MILADY can be used by all categories of patient. for disable patients (on wheel chair) be
always careful to all automatic movement of c-arm (especially up/down movement)
8. before using, check always perfect state of all parts of Mammo unit
9. frequently verify the wear of the compression paddles to prevent damages as cracks
and tears, and consequent risks for the patient.
10. do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer
11. use only original accessories and spare parts.
12. don’t remove plastic coverings of mammography unit that give a protection against
the electrical, thermal and mechanical hazards.
13. do not insert in the x-ray beam devices other than compression paddles or
magnification platform.
14. use only cassettes with one screen and films dedicated for mammography
15. use lead apron for patient protection.
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16. During x-ray emission, operator must be behind the protective screen and in a
position where it is possible to watch patient and unit.
17. When mammography system is installed in mobile environment (e.g. truck), it’s necessary
before cruise remove any accessory from unit, move the c-arm to the bottom position and
lock it by means of its special support.
18. MILADY can be used by all categories of patient. for disable patients (on wheel chair) be
always careful to all automatic movement of c-arm (especially up/down movement)
19. the device incorporates class 1 laser device for light beam centering device having
320 µw power and wave length from 461 to 618 nm (according to CEI EN 60825-1)
Don’t watch directly the Laser device for light beam
CAUTION
centering
20. Never Leave Unsolved Problems That May Affect The Safety Of The Product
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SYMBOLS
The meaning of symbols appearing on the plate and on some components of the machine is specified
in the following table.
SYMBOLS
CEI–IECSTANDARD
DEFINITION
ISO 7000-0434A
Caution
IEC 60417-5008
“OFF” Power
IEC 60417-5010
“ON” Power
IEC 60417-5840
Type B Applied Part
IEC 60417-5032
Alternating Current
IEC 60417-5019
Protective Earth (ground)
IEC 60417-5017
Earth (ground)
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U0
GeneralInformation
NOTE On ME EQUIPMENT
“Follow instructions for use”
and Electronic Equipment)
Indication of radiation field
ISO 15223-1
Manufacturer
ISO 7010-M002
Refer to instruction
manual/booklet
IEC 60417-5036
Dangerous Voltage
WEEE (Waste Electrical
IEC 60417-5367
c-ARM POSITION
IEC 60417-5638
Emergency Stop
IEC 60417-5326
Large Focus
IEC 60417-5325
Small Focus
IEC 60417-5384
by light
IEC 60417-5349
Radiodiagnostic
compression device,
movement