[Intl_DxMedPhys] Fluoro minimum SSD

[Lo, Teresa]

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It’s 30cm for both mobile and stationary units in Europe. So I suppose it makes sense that it’s Siemens. They already make the 30cm covers, probably a case of “why not offer it”.

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Its the Siemens Artis Icono. Still awaiting a response from them. From: Intl_dxmedphys_wd_osu_list <intl_dxmedphys_wd_osu_list-bounces+attao=gundersenhealth. org@ lists. osu. edu> on behalf of William Sensakovic via Intl_dxmedphys_wd_osu_list
Its the Siemens Artis Icono. Still awaiting a response from them.
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The cfr seems pretty clear that 30cm is only for portables. Are you comfortable sharing the vendor? Small and new vendors often save money by not hiring experts in informatics nor regulations. Had this experience before, though not for the cone
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The cfr seems pretty clear that 30cm is only for portables. Are you comfortable sharing the vendor? Small and new vendors often save money by not hiring experts in informatics nor regulations. Had this experience before, though not for the cone size. They basically just want to make a mark quickly and get bought out by one of the big boys. Curious if this is an established vendor or small start up.
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Subject: [Intl_DxMedPhys] Fluoro minimum SSD

Hey all,
We recently had a stationary c-arm unit installed and it came with a short and tall cover. The short cover provides a minimum SSD of 30cm whereas the tall cover provides a minimum SSD of 38cm. The manufacturer said their customers typically install the short cover because that's what the providers prefer. It gives them more flexibility with angles. Sure enough, that's what our providers wanted.

Both 21 CFR and state of wisconsin says that the minimum SSD for stationary fluoroscopes must be 38 cm, but the short cover does not meet this requirement. Curious if anyone else has dealt with this. Their FSE says that the customer has the choice of which cover they want to use. I have asked for feedback from the manufacturer but have not yet received a response.  Before I upset my providers by making them switch to the tall cover, is there something in the regs that I'm not seeing that allows them to use the 30 cm SSD? Would anyone know why they offer the short cover if fed and state requirements require 38 cm?

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Ashley



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