Servicing the Lorad Multicare Platinum Breast Biopsy System

Overview

This course is designed to give the service professional the required information and the hands-on skills needed to make necessary alignments, diagnose service issues and make required repairs. Given the importance of this mammographic modality and the delicate nature of the procedure, the highest calibration standards must be maintained.

Prerequisites

To attend this course, the service professional must possess fundamental knowledge and understanding of the principles of Xray(Phase I), mammography and basic electronics.

Objectives

• Describe the performance specifications of the Multicare table
• Describe the performance specifications of the needle guidance section
• Describe the performance specifications of the stereoguide system
• Describe the performance specifications of the digital imaging system
• Demonstrate an understanding of the various subsystems of the biopsy system
• Perform the necessary performance monitoring and quality assurance tests and performance
• Perform the necessary calibrations and adjustments to maintain the highest degree of accuracy for the biopsy system
• Evaluate circuit and system functions to facilitate troubleshooting