Operator Manual IGS 620 630
Operator Manual IGS 620 630
Operator Manual IGS 620 630
THIS SYSTEM, THE OPERATOR SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY ACQUAINTED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND SAFETY
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL CAN CAUSE
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Table of contents
Chapter 1 - Foreword 27
1 Regulatory Requirements 31
1-1 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 31
1-1-1 Electromagnetic Compatibility of the vascular system 31
1-1-2 Detailed Electromagnetic Compatibility of the vascular system 31
1-1-3 Electromagnetic Compatibility of the vascular system with Fluoro UPS (Innova option) 32
1-1-4 Detailed Electromagnetic Standard Compliance conditions 32
1-1-4-1 Essential performance list 32
1-1-4-2 Electromagnetic Emission 33
1-1-4-3 Electromagnetic Immunity 33
1-1-4-4 Recommended Separation Distances for Portable and Mobile RF Communications 36
Equipment
1-1-4-5 Limitations Management 36
1-1-4-6 Use Limitation 37
1-1-4-7 Installations Requirements and Environment Control 37
1-2 Additional Regulatory Requirements 38
1-3 Product Storage and Handling limits 40
1-4 Specific Requirements for product with a third party monitor suspension 41
1-5 Recycling 42
1-6 Control of Pollution caused by Electrical and Electronic Product (EEPs) 42
1-6-1 Explanation of Pollution Control Label 43
1-6-2 Name and Concentration of Hazardous Substances 43
1-7 Vermont labeling regulations (US) on Mercury 44
1-8 Canada labeling regulations on Mercury 44
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3-10-1-2 Dosimeter 56
3-10-2 Measurement Procedure 56
3-10-2-1 Relevant parameters 56
3-10-2-2 Positioning of phantom and measuring chamber 57
3-10-2-3 Checking the test conditions 57
3-10-2-4 Basic measurements 57
3-10-2-5 Operator selectable parameters 57
3-10-3 Compliance Criteria 57
4 Protection against electrical hazards 58
4-1 Covers 58
4-2 Cabinet Air Flow 58
4-3 Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS 58
4-4 Laser 58
5 Protection against mechanical hazards 58
5-1 Patient Positioning on Tabletop 59
5-2 Use Extreme Care when Positioning the Equipment 59
5-3 Movement of Patient on the Table 60
5-4 Tableside Cart (Option) 60
5-5 System Collision 61
5-6 Split or Punctured Table 61
5-7 Driving the Table 61
5-8 Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 61
5-8-1 CPR with Omega Table 62
5-9 Patient Loading/Unloading 62
5-9-1 Biplane System User Interface 63
5-10 Clearance of the Patient in case of Emergency (Power Loss, Equipment Failures) 63
5-11 Check Equipment after collision 63
5-12 Table Brakes failure 63
5-13 3rd Party Imaging/Data Medical Device 63
6 Protection against contamination / infection / allergy / toxicity hazards / 63
biological hazards
6-1 General Information 64
6-2 Equipment Cleaning Instructions 64
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6-7-6 Biplane Frontal and Lateral Gantry at isocenter - Dose at 1.5 meter from ground 183
6-8 Technical Factors Range 184
6-9 Contribution of Filtration with 31 cm Detector 184
6-9-1 Contribution of Filtration along the Beam 184
6-9-2 Total filtration 185
6-10 Disable X-ray whenever X-ray are not necessary 185
6-11 Dosimetric Calibration 185
6-12 Application Mode and Service Mode are not exclusive 185
6-13 Leakage Radiation 186
6-14 Spectral Filtration 186
7 Protection regarding Functional Hazards 186
7-1 3rd Party Software 186
7-2 Loss of Imaging 186
7-3 Loss of Power 186
7-4 System Recovery after a power Cut 187
7-5 Emergency Procedure for Image Recovery or System Lock Up with 19" monitors 187
7-6 Emergency Procedure for Image Recovery or System Lock Up with Large Display 188
Option
7-7 Latency and Polymerization Time 190
7-8 Control of transfer of data to an archiving system 191
7-9 SID Failure - Degraded mode 191
7-10 Prevent Unnecessary Interruption of a Procedure Arising from a Collision 192
7-11 Automatic Exposure Control 192
7-12 Lead Shield Positioning 192
7-13 Degraded Mode 192
7-14 Risk of confusion between live Fluoro images and automatic replay of stored Fluoro 194
images
7-15 Monitor Suspension Positioning 195
8 Protection regarding Mechanical Hazards 195
8-1 Table Motion User Interfaces 195
8-2 Precaution regarding Detector Anti-Collision Device 197
9 Protection against Contamination / Infection Hazards / Biological Hazards 197
9-1 Attachment of Protective (Sterile) Drapes 197
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9-1-1 Equipment (image receptor, X-ray tube-collimator assembly, Smart Handle, Smart Box, 197
Table Side Status Control, Innova Central touch screen)
9-1-2 Accessories 199
10 Symbols 200
10-1 Audio/Visual Indications 201
10-2 Special Notices 203
10-3 X-ray Tube 204
10-4 Power ON and OFF 205
10-5 Type B applied part 206
10-6 Electrical Class 206
10-7 Electrical Current 206
10-8 Ground 206
10-9 Collimator 207
10-10 Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 207
10-11 Maximum Patient Weight 208
10-12 Table Head Extender 208
10-13 Table end rail maximum load 209
10-14 Footswitch 209
10-15 Smart Handle/Smart Box/Table Side Status Control 209
10-16 Innova Console 209
10-17 Application 210
10-18 Grid Out 211
10-19 Acquisition 212
10-20 Status Icons 212
10-21 Remote Stand (Option) 213
10-22 Tableside Cart (Option) 213
10-23 Patient Browser Network Status Icons 214
10-24 Electronic Operator Manual 215
10-25 X-ray LED 215
10-26 Filtration 216
10-27 Bolus Handle 216
10-28 Product identification 216
10-29 Emergency Back-Out 216
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1 Introduction 512
1-1 What is QAP? 512
1-2 How to launch QAP? 512
1-3 Web Pages 512
1-4 Status 513
1-4-1 Other System Measurements 513
1-4-2 Recommendation #1 513
1-4-3 Recommendation #2 513
1-4-4 Use of metallic phantoms 513
1-5 Display of the IEC pattern 514
2 Parameter monitoring 515
2-1 The parameters that are monitored are 515
2-2 Frequency 515
3 Quality criteria 515
4 Material 515
Chapter 16 - User Quality Control (QC) Mode 517
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1 Introduction 527
2 Starting ILinq 527
3 Features 528
3-1 Applications Self Help 528
3-2 Contact GE 528
3-3 Community 529
3-4 Messages 529
3-5 Virtual Assist 529
3-6 Online Tutorial 531
3-7 Help 531
3-8 Close 531
Chapter 18 - Advantage Workstation (AW) Configuration (Option) 532
1 Introduction 532
2 Helpful Information 532
3 In-Room Monitor Display 532
Chapter 19 - Diamentor M4 KDK (Option) 533
1 Introduction 533
1-1 General description of the Diamentor M4 KDK 533
1-2 Dose Measurement at Interventional Reference Point 534
2 Operating Controls and Indicators 534
2-1 Diamentor M4 KDK, front view 534
2-2 Diamentor M4 KDK, top view 535
3 Performing a Measurement 536
3-1 Constancy Check 536
3-2 Measurement 537
3-2-1 Note on warm-up time 537
3-2-2 Chamber-Patient Distance 538
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1 Warning 560
2 Learning objective 560
3 Teaching points 560
4 Radiation dose is a natural consequence of x-ray imaging 560
5 Displayed Dose Parameters 560
5-1 Cumulated Air Kerma 561
5-2 Cumulated Dose Area Product (DAP) 561
6 Effects of ionizing radiation on humans 562
6-1 Deterministic effects 562
6-2 Stochastic effects 563
7 Dose reduction measures for the patient 563
7-1 List 563
7-2 Appropriate protocols 563
7-3 Equipment distances and angulations 564
7-4 Sequence duration, Last Image Hold 564
7-5 Virtual collimation 565
7-6 FOV selection 565
7-7 AutoExposure preferences, Normal/Low setting 566
7-8 Frame Rate 567
7-9 Fluoro limit 567
7-10 Threshold 568
8 Dose reduction measures for the staff 568
9 Pediatrics Case 569
9-1 Dose-related parameters default values 569
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Chapter 1 - Foreword
1 Using This Module
Throughout the text in this manual, certain type styles and symbols differentiate between one tool or graphic and
another. The conventions are as follows:
• Menu titles and window names appear in boldface: Application menu.
• Menu options appear in boldface: Done.
• Graphical mouse-selected or key-selected buttons (on-screen "soft keys") or field names (filled in by the user)
appear in boldface, within brackets: [View].
• Graphical touchkey buttons (Innova console on-screen buttons) appear in boldface, within braces: {TUBE
WARMUP}.
• On-screen prompts and messages appear in boldface typewriter font: Login:.
• User typed-in responses appear in regular typewriter font: root.
• Keyboard hardkeys, mouse buttons and Table Side User Interfaces (TSUI) hardkeys/buttons with text inside,
are within <> : <Enter>, <left>, <M>, <Fr>, <Low>, <Med>, <High>, <Pref>, <STOP>, <+>, <->.
• Icon with drawing/symbol inside (on-screen "soft keys") or TSUI buttons with drawing/symbol inside : the symbol
of the button appears in the text. Symbol examples: Stopwatch, Room Light, Rotation Brakes, Lat/Long Brakes.
Symbols may also be represented as the name of the symbol in boldface white on a gray background:
Stopwatch
• Functions for the TSUI joystick and panning handle are in boldface: Table Panning handle, Collimator joystick.
To continue this module, select item from menu list in panel on the left.
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The operator manual is available on the system itself (see section Utilities Key)
The Operator Manual is also available on the Internet at:
http://apps.gehealthcare.com/servlet/ClientServlet?REQ=Enter+Documentation+Library
• On the home page enter the part number of the Operator Manual in the search window and click on [Search] to
launch the search.
The part number is indicated in the table below. Choose the one matching your language.
OM part-no Language
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5719150-1-1DE German
5719150-1-1EN English
5719150-1-1ES Spanish
5719150-1-1FR French
5719150-1-1ID Indonesian
5719150-1-1IT Italian
5719150-1-1JA Japanese
5719150-1-1KO Korean
5719150-1-1NL Dutch
5719150-1-1PL Polish
5719150-1-1PT-BR Portuguese (Brazil)
5719150-1-1PT-PT Portuguese (Portugal)
5719150-1-1RU Russian
5719150-1-1TR Turkish
5719150-1-1ZH-CN Simplified Chinese
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1 - Search window
This screen capture is given as an example and is not legally binding.
The result of the search will be the Operator Manual in pdf format in one language.
• Click on the underlined Filename.
• In the next window, click on [ACCEPT] to download the file.
A paper copy of Operator Manual can be ordered at no additional cost. Please, send a request to your Sales or
Service representative. They will transfer your request to CEMEURDIST@med.ge.com. In application of the EU
Commission Regulation on electronic instructions for use of medical devices, in European Union, your request
should be treated within 7 days.
4 Quebec
GE Healthcare=”GE Santé” in Province of Quebec - Canada.
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Chapter 2 - Introduction
Product Name: Medical X-ray angiography equipment.
The Innova IGS 620, Innova IGS 630 is a biplane angiographic x-ray system consisting of a floor mounted
three-axis C-arm and a ceiling suspended C-arm.
Product Software Version: IGS6_2.0
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This symbol stands for the prescription legend statement "Caution: US federal law restricts this
device to sale by or on the order of a physician."
1 Regulatory Requirements
The Innova IGS 620 and Innova IGS 630 need special precautions regarding EMC. The Innova IGS 620 and
Innova IGS 630 have to be installed and put into service according to the EMC requirements joined in the
accompanying document OM and PIM Chapter Safety and Regulatory.
1-1 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
1-1-1 Electromagnetic Compatibility of the vascular system
This equipment complies with IEC60601-1-2 Edition 2.1 (YY0505-2012) and Edition 3 EMC standard for medical
devices.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. The equipment may cause radio
frequency interference to other medical and non-medical devices and radio communications nearby.
In order to provide a reasonable interference protection against radio communication services, this product
complies with the IEC60601-1-2 Edition 2.1 (YY0505-2012) and Edition 3 standard requirements at the premises of
a typical user, and the CISPR11 (GB 4824) standard emission limits (CISPR11 (GB 4824) Group1 Class A).
In order to provide reasonable interference protection against other medical and non-medical devices, this product
complies with the IEC60601-1-2 Edition 2.1 (YY0505-2012) and Edition 3 standard requirements at the premises of
a typical user, and the emission amplitude is controlled in the Innova vicinity, in the CISPR11 (GB 4824) standard
Group1 bandwidth (150 KHz - 1 GHz).
The Innova system has no significant intentional radio emitter, which radiates electromagnetic energy and
electromagnetic fields (EMF) susceptible to induce known adverse health effects.
The Innova system complies with the 2004/40/EEC EMF directive for workers, and the 1999/518/EC
recommendation for the general public.
The level of these non-ionizing radiation was assessed under the required and recommended limits, addressing the
workers and general public located nearby the Innova system.
Compliance with these limits will ensure that workers and the general public exposed to the electromagnetic fields
are protected against all known adverse health effects in the 0 Hz to 300 GHz bandwidth.
1-1-2 Detailed Electromagnetic Compatibility of the vascular system
Detailed requirements and recommendations about the power supply distribution and installation are listed in the
next paragraph called "Detailed Electromagnetic Standard Compliance conditions", and in the PIM document
(Pre-Installation Manual).
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment is found to cause interference (which may be determined by turning the equipment on and off),
the user (or qualified service personnel) should attempt to correct the problem by one or more of the following
measure(s):
• Reorient or relocate the affected device(s),
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the affected device,
• Power the equipment from a source different from that of the affected device,
• Consult the point of purchase or service representative for further suggestions.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any interference caused by using other than recommended interconnect
cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications
could void the users' authority to operate the equipment.
All interconnect cables to peripheral devices must be shielded and properly grounded, except when technologically
prohibited. Use of cables not properly shielded and grounded may result in the equipment causing radio frequency
interference.
Do not use devices, which intentionally transmit RF signals (cellular phones, transceivers, or radio-controlled
products) in the vicinity of this equipment, as it may cause performance outside the published specifications.
Recommended separation distances are detailed in the next paragraph called "Detailed Electromagnetic Standard
Compliance conditions", and in the PIM document (Pre-Installation Manual).
Keep the power to these type devices turned off when near this equipment.
The medical staff in charge of this equipment is required to instruct technicians, patients, and other people who
may be around this equipment to fully comply with the above requirement.
In order to achieve the Electromagnetic Compatibility for a typical installation, and this medical system, further
detailed data & requirements are described in the next paragraph called "Detailed Electromagnetic Standard
Compliance conditions", and in the PIM document (Pre-Installation Manual).
The magnetic field environment from an MRI device located nearby is a risk of interference. The recommended
maximum magnetic field amplitude is specified in the next paragraph called "Detailed Electromagnetic Standard
Compliance conditions", and in the PIM document.
1-1-3 Electromagnetic Compatibility of the vascular system with Fluoro UPS (Innova option)
In addition, in case of using the Fluoro UPS option (Uninterruptible Power Supply), the installation requirements
shall be applied for the Electromagnetic Compatibility of the full vascular system with the Fluoro UPS option.
The PDB (Power Distribution Panel) associated with the Fluoro UPS option, requires the correct cable sizing and
routing, and component installation, as per defined in the next paragraph called "Detailed Electromagnetic
Standard Compliance conditions", and in the associated PIM document (Pre-Installation Manual).
1-1-4 Detailed Electromagnetic Standard Compliance conditions
This equipment complies with IEC60601-1-2 Edition 2.1 (YY0505-2012) and Edition 3 EMC standard for medical
devices.
The Innova system is suitable to be used in the electromagnetic environment, as per the limits & recommendations
described in the tables here after:
• Emission Compliance level & limits (see Table 1).
• Immunity Compliance level & recommendations to maintain equipment clinical utility (see Table 2, Table 3 and
Table 4).
Note: This system complies with above–mentioned EMC standard when used with supplied cables up to maximum
lengths referenced in the MIS MAPS or system cables interconnect diagrams.
1-1-4-1 Essential performance list
Ability to distinguish anatomic IEC 60601-2-54: Imaging perfor- Ability to distinguish images noise or arti-
structures and interventional de- mances facts from anatomic structures and inter-
vices in images IEC 60601-2-54: Automatic Control ventional devices.
System The automatic control system regulates the
acquisition parameters to make visible
anatomic structures of interest and inter-
ventional devices.
Ability to guide interventional ges- IEC 60601-2-54: Imaging perfor-
ture with X-Ray imaging mances
Ability to export DICOM Radiation IEC60601-2-43: Radiation dose doc- Capability to export DICOM Radiation Dose
Dose Structured Report umentation Structured Report through the network.
System reset in less than 3 IEC60601-2-43: Recovery manage-
minutes. ment
The Innova system is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customer or the user of the Innova system should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment
Radio–Frequency Group1 The Innova system uses Radio Fre-
quency energy only for its internal
Emissions Class A
function. Therefore, its Radio Fre-
CISPR11 (GB 4824) limits quency emissions are very low and
are not likely to cause any interfer-
ence in nearby electronic equipment.
The Innova system is suitable for use
in all establishments other than do-
mestic and those directly connected
to the public low-voltage power supply
network that supplies buildings used
for domestic purposes.
Harmonic emissions IEC 61000-3-2 Not Applicable The Innova system is suitable for use
(GB 17625.1) in all establishments other than do-
mestic and those directly connected
to the public low-voltage power supply
network that supplies buildings used
for domestic purposes.
Voltage fluctuations / flicker emissions Not Applicable The Innova system is suitable for use
IEC 61000-3-3 (GB 17625.2) in all establishments other than do-
mestic and those directly connected
to the public low-voltage power supply
network that supplies buildings used
for domestic purposes.
The Innova system is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customer or the user of the Innova system should assure that it is used in such an environment.
IMMUNITY Test IEC 60601-1-2 Compliance Level Electromagnetic Environment
Edition 2.1
(YY0505-2012)
and Edition 3 Test
Level
Electrostatic discharge +/- 6 kV contact +/- 6 kV contact Floors are wood, concrete or ceramic tile or
(ESD) +/- 8 kV air +/- 8 kV air floors are covered with synthetic material and
IEC 61000-4-2 (GB/T the relative humidity is at least 30 %.
17626.2)
Electrical fast transient/ +/- 2 kV for power +/- 2 kV for power Mains power quality is that of a typical commer-
burst supply lines supply lines cial or hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-4 (GB/T +/- 1 kV for input/ +/- 1 kV for input/
17626.4) output output
lines lines
Surge +/- 1 kV line(s) to +/- 1 kV line(s) to Mains power quality is that of a typical commer-
IEC 61000-4-5 (GB/T line(s) line(s) cial or hospital environment.
17626.5) +/- 2 kV line(s) to +/- 2 kV line(s) to
earth earth
Voltage dips, short <5% UT (>95% dip <5% UT (>95% dip Mains power quality is that of a typical commer-
interruptions and in UT) for 5 s in UT) for 5 s cial or hospital environment. If the user of the
voltage variations Innova system requires continued operation
on power supply during power mains interruptions, it is recom-
input lines mended that the Innova system be powered
IEC 61000-4-11 (GB/T from an uninterruptible power supply.
17626.11)
Power frequency 3 A/m 3 A/m Power frequency magnetic fields is at levels
(50/60 Hz) characteristic of a typical location in a typical
magnetic field commercial or hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-8 (GB/T
17626.8)
Note: UT is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.
Table 3
The Innova system is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customer or the user of the Innova system should assure that it is used in such an environment.
IMMUNITY Test IEC 60601-1-2 Edi- Compliance Level Electromagnetic Environment
tion 2.1
(YY0505-2012) and
Edition 3
Test Level
Note: * Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for cellular telephones and land
mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with
accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey
should be performed. If the measured field strength exceeds the RF compliance level above, observe the Innova
system to verify normal operation in each use location. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures
may be necessary, such as re-orienting or relocating the Innova system.
** Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths are less than 3 V/m.
Frequency of Transmit- 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
ter
Equation
For transmitters rated at a power not listed above, the DISTANCE can be estimated using the equation in the
corresponding column, where P is the power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter
manufacturer.
Note: These are guidelines. Actual conditions may vary.
1-1-4-5 Limitations Management
Adhering to the distance separation recommended in section "Recommended Separation Distances for Portable
and Mobile RF Communications Equipment" Table 4, between 150 KHz & 2.5 GHz, will reduce disturbances
recorded at the image level, but may not eliminate all disturbances. However, when installed and operated as
specified herein, the system will maintain its essential performance by continuing to acquire, display, and store
diagnostic quality images safely.
For example, a 1W mobile phone (800 MHz to 2.5 GHz carrier frequency) shall be put 2.3 meters (see (*) in section
"Recommended Separation Distances for Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment" Table 4) apart
from the Innova system (in order to avoid images interferences risks).
1-1-4-6 Use Limitation
For a system, the location of the CE marking label is described in the system manual.
Manufacturer's name and address, address of the manufacturing site and European registered
place of business (the two addresses correspond to the same entity):
FOR CONTINUOUS COMPLIANCE WITH THE MEDICAL DEVICE DIRECTIVE 93/42/CEE (CE
MARKING), CONSULT YOUR GE REPRESENTATIVE BEFORE ADDING OPTIONS OR
ACCESSORIES OTHER THAN THOSE INDICATED IN THIS MANUAL. THE CE LABEL FOR
THE SYSTEM IS LOCATED ON THE C-ARC OF THE GANTRY.
• Every system has a unique marking for identification (which includes the Product Model identifier). The Unique
Device Identification (UDI) marking is located on the C-arc of the frontal gantry.
Scan or enter the information from the label into the patient health record as required by the governing laws.
• Medical Device Good Manufacturing Practice Manual issued by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration,
Department of Health, USA).
• Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL), an independent testing laboratory.
Note: Power Distribution Box (PDB) for country other than North America are not compliant to this standard.
• Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
Note: Power Distribution Box (PDB) for country other than North America are not compliant to this standard.
• International Electro technical Commission, international standards organization, when applicable.
• EMC IEC 60601-1-2: Edition 2.1 (2004) (YY0505-2012) and Edition 3 (2007).
• Innova IGS system has been designed, manufactured and tested to meet the applicable requirements of 21
CFR 1020.30, 1020.32. When the Innova IGS system is installed and tested according to the manufacturer
instructions, the system meets the applicable requirements. Each components falling under the performances
regulated in 21 CFR 1020.30 bears a certification label mentioning the following text:
"COMPLIES WITH DHHS RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J".
• CDRH certification label of the C1 cabinet, C2 cabinet can be found on the door of the cabinet.
• CDRH certification label of the Jedi generator can be found on the door of the C1 Cabinet.
• CDRH certification label on the Collimator, Tube and Detector of frontal are located on the L-arm.
• CDRH certification label on the Collimator, Tube and Detector of lateral are located on the C-arm.
• CDRH certification label of VCIM (Vascular Control Interface Module) and TSSC (Table Side Status Control) are
located on the parts.
• CDRH certification label of Tabletop can be found on the backside of the tabletop.
• Chinese registration information:
– Registration applicant name, address, and contact:
Name: GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SCS
Address: 283 RUE DE LA MINIERE, 78530 BUC FRANCE
Contact: 283 RUE DE LA MINIERE, 78530 BUC FRANCE
– Manufacturer‘s name, address and contact, address of the manufacturing site:
Name: GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SCS
Address of manufacturer and manufacturing site: 283 RUE DE LA MINIERE, 78530 BUC FRANCE
Contact: 283 RUE DE LA MINIERE, 78530 BUC FRANCE
– Agent name, address, and contact / After-sale service name, address, and contact:
Name: GE Medical Systems Trade & Development (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
Address: Building 1, 96 Yiwei Road, Pilot Free Trade Zone, Shanghai, China
Contact: Building 1, 96 Yiwei Road, Pilot Free Trade Zone, Shanghai, China
– China References Numbers:
– Manufacture date: refer to System rating plate. This rating plate (label) is located on the C-arm.
– Regarding the "useful life: see operator manual" mentioned on the Chinese label, the detailed information is
given as below.
"The Expected Service Life, as defined by IEC 60601-1: 2005, for GE medical X-ray angiography equipment
is 10 years from the date of first use of the equipment. GE medical X-ray angiography equipment has the
ability to operate for this period of time provided that the equipment is properly used, maintained and stored
as per the accompanying product documentation.”
The reliability of the X-ray tube assembly depends on the customer usage and can be intrinsically expressed
in terms of energy consumption. Thus, the CFDA Expected Service Life of the X-ray tube assembly is 1864
kWh. Expected Service Life is not equivalent to warranty life, nor does it correlate with warranty life.
The CFDA Expected Service Life of the detector is 10 years. Expected Service Life is not equivalent to
warranty life, nor does it correlate with warranty life.
• Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
This product passed all conformity assessment (approval) procedures that correspond to the requirements of
applicable technical regulations of the Customs Union.
This product complies with the regulatory requirements set in the regulation CU TR 020 / 2011 ‘electromagnetic
compatibility of technical products'.
• Authorized Representative in Ukraine
LLC "GE Ukraine"
• Argentina information
Note: With Innova IGS 620 and IGS 630 systems, biplane fluoro performed at 25 fps on the 12 cm Field of View is
not compliant with the French Quality Control protocol of November 2006 and shall not be used.
1-3 Product Storage and Handling limits
Note: Avoid extremes in temperatures.
Storage and transport - Relative Humidity and Temperature
Note: (1) The detector should be stored at 10 to 40 °C (50 to 104 °F) and less than or equal to 90% RH in the
plastic wrapped shipping box. (This should include two bags of desiccant as well). The lowest temperature (e.g. 10
ºC (50 °F)) and humidity is preferable. If they are to be stored outside of their shipping box or in the inner shipping
box without plastic wrapping they should be stored at 20 °C (68 °F) or less and 30% RH or less. In terms of
transportation, do not expose to temperatures below -20 ºC (-4 °F) in its shipping box for more than 15 hours. The
detector will reach the ambient temperature after 20 to 25 hours. The detector should not be allowed to reach
temperatures less than -10 ºC (14 °F) or irreparable damage to the detectors scintillator will occur. Care must be
taken when removing a detector from a shipping box. If the detector has been subject to cold temperatures for an
extended period the detector in the box should be allowed to sit in the plastic wrapped box to reach room
temperature. This will prevent condensation from occurring. Condensation on the detector can cause irreparable
damage to the electronics. Storage 10 to 40 ºC (50 to 104 °F); 10 to 90 % RH, 250 day storage transportation -20
to +60 ºC (-4 to 140 °F) and 10 to 80% RH. The Detector chiller is shipped within GE Healthcare packaging.
Note: (2) Special Humidity Instructions: The following parts can be can be shipped in standard shipment conditions
with the requirement that on arrival to installation site, and before supplying power to these parts, they shall be kept
in an environmental relative humidity equal or lower than their specified capability, and that’s for a minimum of 48
hours.
• 3kVA UPS 110 V & 220 V (Maximum specified relative humidity capability = 90%)
• LDM Monitor (Maximum specified relative humidity capability = 90%)
• Diamentor (Maximum specified relative humidity capability = 80%)
• 1MP MX191 LCD Monitor (Maximum specified relative humidity capability = 80%)
1-4 Specific Requirements for product with a third party monitor suspension
If the customer does not order any of the suspension model proposed in the catalog with the IGS system, then
GEMS provides a kit to interface the system with a third party monitor suspension which will have to comply with
GEMS specifications and be installed in accordance with GE instructions.
For Innova IGS Systems with a third party monitor suspension, the overhead monitor suspension shall be installed
by strictly following the GEMS installation instructions. The manufacturer specifically disclaims any and all liability
arising out of or relating to the use or performance of the monitor suspension (including cables), including, without
limitation, any liability or claims relating to patient injury, death, or the reliability of such monitors suspension(s).
In this case, the Innova IGS System is delivered without the standard fully integrated Mavig overhead suspension,
its associated suspension rails and cables, to allow the customer (purchaser) to choose his (their) own monitors
suspension(s). Only GE monitors are permitted as primary image display.
The Innova IGS system is delivered with up to 10 exam-room 19" monitors; the display features are then the same
than with a Innova IGS System delivered with a standard Mavig monitors suspension.
Note: It does not modify the Control room monitor configuration delivered with the Innova IGS system.
Where an overhead monitor suspension(s) is supplied by the Purchaser of the Innova IGS System, the overhead
monitors suspension(s) shall comply with the applicable Regulation enforced in the country (e.g., when installed in
an European Community country, the associated monitors suspension(s) shall be CE marked under Directive
93/42/EEC).
The association of Innova IGS system and the third party monitor suspension is not covered by Innova IGS product
certification.
1-5 Recycling
• Instruments or accessories at end of life span:
Disposal of equipment and accessories must meet the applicable national regulations for waste treatment.
Equipment and accessories at the end of their life span must have all materials or components removed that
can be hazardous to the environment (such as accumulators, batteries, transformer oil, etc). Please consult
your local GEHC contact before disposing of these products.
• Packaging:
The materials used for our equipment packaging are recyclable. These materials must be collected and
processed according to the regulations applicable in the countries in which equipment or accessories are
unpacked.
• Waste Electric, Electronic Equipment (WEEE - 2002/96/EC):
This symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste and must be collected separately. Please contact an authorized representative of the
manufacturer for information concerning the decommissioning of your equipment.
• Battery recycling (Battery 2006/66/EC):
The separate collection symbol is affixed to a battery, or its packaging, to advise you that the battery must be
recycled or disposed of in accordance with local or country laws. The letters below the separate collection
symbol indicate whether certain elements (Pb=Lead, Cd=Cadmium, Hg=Mercury) are contained in the battery.
To minimize potential effects on the environment and human health, it is important that all marked batteries that
you remove from the product are properly recycled or disposed.
For information on how the battery may be safely removed from the device, please consult the service manual
or equipment instructions. Information on the potential effects on the environment and human health of the
substances used in batteries is available at this url:
http://www.gehealthcare.com/euen/weee-recycling/index.html.
1-6 Control of Pollution caused by Electrical and Electronic Product (EEPs)
The following product pollution control information is provided according to SJ/T11364-2014 Marking for Restriction
of Hazardous Substances caused by electrical and electronic products.
1-6-1 Explanation of Pollution Control Label
This symbol indicates the product contains hazardous materials in excess of the limits established by the Chinese
standard GB/T 26572 Requirements of concentration limits for certain restricted substances in electrical and
electronic products. The number in the symbol is the Environment-friendly Use Period (EFUP), which indicates the
period during which the hazardous substances contained in electrical and electronic products will not leak or
mutate under normal operating conditions so that the use of such electrical and electronic products will not result in
any severe environmental pollution, any bodily injury or damage to any assets. The unit of the period is "Year".
In order to maintain the declared EFUP, the product shall be operated normally according to the instructions and
environmental conditions as defined in the product manual.
Consumables or certain parts may have their own label with an EFUP value less than the product.
This product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, and must be collected separately and handled
properly after decommissioning.
1-6-2 Name and Concentration of Hazardous Substances
Hazardous substances' name and concentration
User Interfaces O O O O O O
(TSUI, key-
board mouse,
Innova Central
touch screen,
DL keypad)
DL console O X O O O O
19" Monitors O O O O O O
Large Display O O O O O O
Monitor
AW Monitor X X O O O O
This table is prepared according to SJ/T 11364.
O: Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the
limit requirement in GB/T 26572.
X: Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this
part is above the limit requirement in GB/T 26572.
• Data listed in the table represents best information available at the time of publication.
• Applications of hazardous substances in this medical device are required to achieve its intended clinical uses,
and/or to provide better protection to human beings and/or to environment, due to lack of reasonably
(economically or technically) available substitutes.
• Contains mercury.
• For safe handling procedures and the measures to be taken in case of accidental breakage, and for options
available for disposal and recycling, please refer to
https://www.ec.gc.ca/mercure-mercury/Default.asp?lang=En&n=DB6D2996-1. If additional support is needed,
please contact your GE representative.
• This product should be disposed of or recycled in accordance with the applicable laws.
2 General Safety
In case of a discrepancy between a generic and a specific instruction for use, the specific instruction will always
prevail.
This system contains operating safeguards to provide maximum safety. Before calling for service, be certain proper
operating procedures are being used.
Satisfactory equipment performance requires the use of service personnel specially trained on X-ray apparatus. GE
Healthcare is responsible for the effects on safety, reliability and performance only if the following conditions are
met:
• The electrical wiring of the relevant rooms complies with all national and local codes as well as the Regulations
for the electrical equipment of buildings published by the Institution of Electrical Engineers.
• All assembly operations, extensions, re-adjustments, modifications or repairs are carried out by GE Healthcare's
authorized service representatives.
• The equipment is used in accordance with the instructions for use.
ALWAYS BE ALERT TO SAFETY WHEN YOU OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. YOU MUST BE
FAMILIAR ENOUGH WITH THE EQUIPMENT TO RECOGNIZE ANY MALFUNCTIONS THAT
CAN BE A HAZARD. IF A MALFUNCTION OCCURS OR A SAFETY PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO
EXIST, DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CORRECT THE
PROBLEM.
knowledge and skills regarding, at a minimum, radiation protection, safety procedures and patient safety.
People using, moving, working with the system must have acquired such knowledge and skills during their
education curriculum.
• Language Understanding:
Operator Manual and System Screens are translated* in the following languages. Users must understand one of
these languages before using the system.
Note: * Depending on the region of sale, some translations may not be available.
• Equipment Training: Training is available from GE Healthcare. Some country regulations require that equipment
training be followed before any use of the system. The facility’s management should assess the initial and
continuous training needs of qualified users, radiologists or other physicians responsible for the interpretation
and / or acquisition parameters. The facility should identify the individuals that should take part in the training
relative to dose-reduction features, and dose related acquisition parameters.
Contact GE Healthcare representative for training options.
• Training Options: From in person application training to self-training with the Online Operator Manual delivered
with the Innova IGS System and the safety instructions of the paper booklet, Operator Manual DVD. The
Operator Manual DVD shall be placed in a location easily accessible to the operator in case of emergency.
• Training Frequency Recommendation: The facility’s management should assess the initial and continuous
training needs of qualified users, radiologists or other physicians responsible for the interpretation and / or
acquisition parameters. The facility should identify the individuals that should take part in the training relative to
dose-reduction features, and dose related acquisition parameters.
For safe and effective use of the system, GE Healthcare recommends that each user of the equipment reviews
the procedures and safety precautions at least on annual basis and specially for dose management, GE
Healthcare recommends a semestrial training.
Contact GE Healthcare representative for refresher training options as part of the Radiological Technologists
continued education requirements for a licensure maintenance.
It is highly recommend that physicians be provided adequate time to participate in training and image quality
feedback.
2-1-3 Application
Environment:
• General
– Indoor use only.
– The Innova is suitable for Interventional X-ray procedures (angiograms, device placement, non vascular or
minimally invasive surgery) and can be used:
• either in an Interventional Room.
• or in a dedicated lab within an Operating Room Environment which is outside a location designated for
marked "AP" or "APG" Equipment. Category AP Equipment is an Equipment or Equipment part complying
with specified IEC60601-1 requirements on construction, marking and documentation in order to avoid
sources of ignition in a flammable anaesthetic mixture with Air. Category APG Equipment is an
Equipment or Equipment part complying with specified IEC60601-1 requirements on construction,
marking and documentation in order to avoid sources of ignition in a flammable anaesthetic mixture with
Oxygen or Nitrous Oxide.
– The device is not to be used to do open surgical procedures.
– The Operating Room Environment is an environment which has environmental characteristics equivalent to
an Operating Room for infection control. Special attention is required to clean suspended equipment as per
device recommendation and Preventive Maintenance.
• Conditions of Visibility
– Ambiant luminance: 150 lux maximum.
• Environmental Room Condition
Read and understand all the instructions in the Operator Manual before attempting to use the system and request
additional training from GE Healthcare if needed.
Periodically open the Operator Manual to review the procedures and safety precautions.
Move the gantry pivot axis and check that the displayed angle is updated.
In case of mismatch detected, call your local Service Representative.
– For system using an Omega IV or Omega V Table, perform a daily check of the table Up/Down axis by
moving the table to its lowest position.
Check that " " is displayed on the Geometry area, left on the live display.
Move the table Up and check that the displayed value is updated.
In case of mismatch detected, call your local Service Representative.
• Emergency Stops.
CHECK DAILY THE PRESENCE OF THE LIVE IMAGE AND THE REFERENCE DISPLAY ON
THE 2 BACKUP MONITORS THAT ARE LOCATED EITHER AT THE BACK OF THE
SUSPENSION OR ON AN ADDITIONAL SUSPENSION.
• Innova Central touch screen.
– Check functionally the Innova Central touch screen mechanical fixing on the rail.
– Inspect visually the Innova Central touch screen housing and cable integrity.
– Inspect visually the Innova Central touch screen for chemical residuals or blinded spots.
– Check the operation of the touch-button selection, the joystick motion and pushbutton functions.
When covering the equipment with sterile drapes or other protective covering, be sure the covering does not
interfere with the Motion Controls or Motion Enables.
Note: As per local regulations, record of these functional checks have to be kept with the equipment.
2-3 Always Be Alert to Patient Safety Concerns
Provide assistance for getting the patient on and off the table. Be sure all patient health lines (IV, oxygen, etc.) are
positioned so they will not be caught when moving the equipment. Never leave the patient unattended while in the
system room. An unattended patient could fall from the table, activate a motion control, or encounter other
problems which could be hazardous.
2-4 Operator Position
Operator should position around the table in area 1 or behind console in area 2.
The size of area 1 depends on usage of the cart option.
Attach only GE approved accessories to the table. Be sure to connect each accessory to the
proper connector, as labeled on the table. In particular, be sure to connect the grounding
cables.
On each screw of the table accessory rail, the maximum allowed torque is 64 N.m. All GEHC accessories
listed above are compliant with this specification. In case of non-GEHC accessory installation on the table
accessory rail, make sure the torque remains below 64 N.m.
2 - If needed, an optional rail can be installed at table foot end of the Omega V table for other accessories
installation. The total weight of all devices installed on this rail shall remain below 20 kg.
In any case, always make sure the weight of devices on the table side-rail remains below 40 kg, and below
20 kg on the optional table foot end rail. Also, make sure the torque on each screw is below 64 N.m,
according to the following formula:
Torque = 10 x weight (kg) x distance to the rail (m).
For example, a 5 kg load, located 10 cm away from the rail, has a torque of : 10 x 5 (kg) x 0.1 (m) = 5 N.m.
To avoid damage to an accessory or the table covers, no accessory, should be placed too
low or in the vicinity to come into contact with the table covers during vertical or tilt
motions.
Check that each accessory is properly mounted and clamped if provided with clamps before
any use.
2-9 Periodic maintenance and inspection
Periodic maintenance is required for continued SAFE operation. Qualified personnel should
perform periodic maintenance as specified in the maintenance schedule of the Service
Manual and Operator Manual.
• Descriptions and scheduled frequency of the required periodic maintenance are provided in the Service
documentation supplied with the equipment. It is the owner's responsibility to supply or arrange for this service.
Refer to Periodic Maintenance Program Chapter for the list of the periodic maintenance requirements.
• Inspection intervals are based on average daily use of one eight-hour shift. More frequent inspection is
appropriate where equipment use is above average. Refer to Section Safety and Regulatory / General Safety /
Be Sure the Equipment is Functioning Before each Use in this chapter or refer to the table below for details.
Daily Checks
Actions Refer to
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Shutdown at least once per day
Gantry pivot axis check Safety and Regulatory / General Safety / Be Sure the Equipment is
Functioning Before each Use
Table up/down check Safety and Regulatory / General Safety / Be Sure the Equipment is
Functioning Before each Use
Collision sensors check Safety and Regulatory / General Safety / Be Sure the Equipment is
Functioning Before each Use
Diamentor constancy check Diamentor M4 KDK (Option) / Performing a Measurement / Constan-
cy Check
Innova Central touch screen Safety and Regulatory / General Safety / Be Sure the Equipment is
Functioning Before each Use
Monthly checks
Actions Refer to
Wall and control panel emergency stop Safety and Regulatory / General Safety / Be Sure the Equipment is
Functioning Before each Use
Suspensions cleaning Safety and Regulatory / Protection against contamination / infection /
allergy / toxicity hazards / biological hazards / Suspensions Cleaning
QAP check Quality Assurance Program (QAP) / Parameter monitoring / Fre-
quency
Put storage media (tapes, CDs) in safe conditions: temperature (see the instructions on CD
packages).
2-11 Extra Iodine Injection
When used in automatic mode, the injector can be triggered by the system before or after X-ray (X-ray delay or
Inject delay).
When the injector is fired before X-ray, there is always an unpredictable residual risk that X-ray will not start, so, the
injection could be lost (our internal data give a very low occurance rate).
Always use the X-ray delay mode (injection first then X-ray) only when clinically appropriate.
2-12 Image Presentation
The image presentation does not automatically follow the patient position over the table top
(Prone, Supine, Head to Toes reversed…). It is under the responsibility of the operator to
select the patient position according to his/her actual position on the table in order to get
proper image orientation.
Biological effects of any dose should be divided into low and high levels. During most procedures, the effects of
patient irradiation are low. Cardiac or neurology procedures could give the patient high doses of radiation, and this
can be the cause of injuries to the patient (e.g.: skin injuries, alopecias). In order to minimize this risk without
adversely affecting the clinical objectives of the procedure, it is currently admitted that precautions should be taken
when skin dose in a single location can exceed 1 Gy.
Due to the duration of total fluoroscopic time and the number of acquisition sequences in a single location, the risk
is particularly important in cardiac and neurology procedures.
GE Healthcare equipment includes dose limitations mechanisms; in particular, the conventional entrance skin Air
Kerma rate is maintained below 87 mGy/min (10 R/min), or at a lower level depending of local regulation, in a plane
representative of patient skin dose, and positioned 30 cm from the entrance of the Image Receptor. Therefore, in
this plane, the value of 1 Gy may be reached in 10 to 12 minutes of fluoroscopy for thick body parts, or for body
parts of average patients viewed with a large angulation, or for obese patients; usual levels of fluoroscopy of the
head or for average patients without large angulation are 2 to 5 times lower.
In particular configurations required for an examination, patient skin could be significantly closer to the X-ray
source, with dose rate increased as the inverse square of the distance.
In case of long procedures and/or when X-ray is focused on a single location. Use low
fluoro and record detail in order to reduce risk of patient injury due to ionizing radiation and
other recommendation listed in Safety and Regulatory / Protection against radiation / How
to Reduce Radiation Exposure Dose.
3-2 Dose Monitoring
• "Dose monitoring" is a feature of the Innova system, displaying air kerma rate, cumulated air kerma and DAP.
• Output parameters are displayed in the DL console and on the live & reference displays.
• The dose levels are determined with a measurement method based on the measured Generator X-ray
Technique parameters (kVp, mAs), on the Spectral Filtration position reported by the collimator, on measured
mR/mAs calibration values obtained with a radiation dosemeter, and on a transfer function (computation).
• The air kerma (referred as "Exposure Dose" / "Rate") and exam dose (referred as "Exposure Dose" /
"Cumulated") parameters are computed for the Interventional Reference Point.
• The DAP (Dose Area Product) is computed based on collimator opening (FOV and collimation).
• The accuracy of the displayed dose rate and cumulated dose is ±35% down to 100 mGy for dose and 6
mGy/min for dose rate. The accuracy of the DAP is ±30% down to 2.5 Gy.cm2 for DAP.
3-3 Concept of Interventional Reference Point (Patient Entrance Reference Point)
The PATIENT ENTRANCE REFERENCE POINT is called the Interventional Reference Point (IRP) in this
document.
The INTERVENTIONAL REFERENCE POINT, is intended to be representative of the point of intersection of the
X-ray beam axis with the patient. For the GE Healthcare systems including an isocenter, the INTERVENTIONAL
REFERENCE POINT is the point on the reference axis 15 cm from the isocenter towards the focal spot.
This distance is assumed to represent a good approximation of the value of the actual focal spot to skin distance
during interventional procedures. If one considers currently available methods to estimate absorbed doses to
selected tissues for radioscopic and cine-angiographic examinations of the coronary arteries of adults, these
methods rely on the use of distinct operating conditions commonly used in radiological examinations of the heart.
These operating conditions are associated with a view, an arterial projection, and technique factors on the X-ray
equipment such as the X-ray tube voltage (kV), the half value layer (HVL), and the focal spot to skin distance, the
focal spot to image receptor distance and the entrance field size.
A review of the operating conditions derived from analyses of practice indicates that the defined interventional
reference point is, in fact, a fair approximation of the focal spot to skin distance for each field. Unfortunately, similar
data are not available for non-cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures.
The error in estimating the total absorbed dose to the skin introduced from the defined interventional reference
point should average out as long as the interventional procedure is composed of multiple views. When the
interventional procedure is limited to one or a few views, the possibility of error in estimating the absorbed dose to
the skin may be higher. However, even under worst-case conditions, errors should be less than a factor of two.
Of course, assessing the position of the patient and calculating the appropriate correction factor can eliminate most
of this error.
Isocenter
Isocenter is the point at which the rotational axes of the L-Arm and the rotational axis of the C-Arm intersect.
Focal Spot to Interventional Reference Point Distance
For Frontal plane X-ray Tube: 57 cm (22.4").
For Lateral plane X-ray Tube (biplane system only): 56 cm to 73 cm (22" to 28.7").
3-4 Significant Zone of Occupancy
There is a significant zone surrounding the table that identifies proximity to the radiation source. Included in the
significant area is the table side area where the Physician stands to perform the procedure.
3-5 Skin Spacer Use
EXPOSURE RATE IS APPROXIMATELY 1.5 TIMES GREATER AT 305 mm FROM THE FOCAL
SPOT THAN AT 380 mm. USE THE SKIN SPACER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF
380 mm.
3-6 How to Reduce Radiation Exposure Dose
3-6-1 Radiation Time
In Fluoro: check and control the elapsed fluoroscopy time. When possible change the entry point of the beam in
order to reduce local dose.
In Record: try to keep the frame rate at the lowest value compatible with medical requirements; minimize the total
sequence.
3-6-2 Protection
When the tube is positioned under the table the patient helps protect the staff.
Additional lead aprons and protective devices such as lead gloves, glasses and thyroid shields are also effective in
limiting occupational exposure dose.
applications except for infants. Overall imaging efficiency, in terms of image quality achieved for a given Air Kerma,
is equal or better using grid and minimal air gap compared to no grid with air gap except for the smallest patient
anatomies (e.g.: infants) at Field of View smaller than 20 cm.
For all anatomies, except for infants (patients up to 1 year old) at Field of View smaller than 20 cm, it is preferable
to use the grid with minimum air gap.
3-7 Avoid Unnecessary Exposure to Radiation
When possible stay behind the lead glass radiation shield or lead screen.
When in unshielded areas wear protective apparel such as goggles, lead aprons, and gloves.
3-8 Protective devices and Accessories
Refer to the accessories catalog for a complete list of available radio-protection devices. (Rad shield, gloves,
apron, glasses, etc.)
3-9 Retake - Improper Use
Improper use of the Digital equipment could lead to retakes of diagnostic images, thus
requiring additional patient and operator exposure to radiation. Therefore, observe
operating instructions.
3-10 Dose and Dose Rate Measuring Procedure
This procedure is intended to provide the details to be able to conduct measurement of radiation data consistently
with radiation data documented in the user instructions specific to each vascular system.
3-10-1 Test Equipment
3-10-1-1 Phantom
Material - Polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA)
Rectangular blocks with sides equal to or exceeding 25 cm.
Nominal thickness: 20 cm. (the phantom may be fabricated from layers of material) area density of the nominal 20
cm.
Phantom: 23.5 gcm-2 +/- 5 %.
3-10-1-2 Dosimeter
The measuring probe must be small enough to cover not more than 80 % of the area of the X-ray beam in the
plane of measurement and the area of its surface perpendicular to the source-detector axis must not exceed 30
cm².
3-10-2 Measurement Procedure
3-10-2-1 Relevant parameters
The following are the factors that need to be referenced, when relevant to the equipment settings concerned:
• Equipment configuration:
1. Orientation of the X-ray BEAM (vertical unless otherwise specified);
2. PATIENT SUPPORT in or out;
3. ANTI-SCATTER GRID in or out;
4. Appropriate ENTRANCE FIELD SIZE selected (FOV).
• Operating settings (representative of normal use):
1. Technical details of parameters included in each mode of operation;
2. Frame rate;
3. Selectable added filters automatically applied;
• no value stated in the instructions for use (hereafter in paragraph "radiation data") differs from the
corresponding calculated value by more than 50 % of the stated value;
• in respect with the two radioscopic modes of operation, the ratio of the "normal" value to the "low" value is not
less than 2*.
The values are only valid for the factory settings. When settings are changed they may deviate.
* In some isolated specific cases, a normal to low ratio down to 1.8 could be seen. Compliance is maintained since
these are isolated cases, with a ratio difference comparable to the typical measurement gage and since other
means are available to the operator to reduce the reference air kerma rate (FOV change, fps change, Autoexp
selection change), and therefore an equivalent safety can be maintained.
AFTER POWERING OFF THE SYSTEM BY THE GENERAL BREAKER OR THE CONSOLE
ON/OFF, SOME PARTS CONTINUE TO BE ENERGIZED THROUGH A BATTERY FOR A
COUPLE OF MINUTES IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SHUTDOWN THE COMPUTERIZED
COMPONENTS. BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING THE SYSTEM, ENSURE THAT ALL
PARTS ARE CORRECTLY DE-ENERGIZED. (REFER TO THE SAFETY PROCEDURE DEFINED
IN THE SERVICE MANUAL).
4-4 Laser
A laser product is used to connect external modalities to the Large Display Monitor.
This product implements an optical module used for data transmission, manufactured by OPTICIS CO., LTD., and
classified as laser Class 1.
Center wavelength minimum = 1300 nm and maximum = 1550 nm.
Invisible LED radiation not in excess of class 1 safety limits (CDRH and EN 60825).
If applicable:
1 Patient Head
For any other position of the patient over the table top (use of table head extender, patient positioned lower on the
table top, patient head to toes reversed...), a special attention is required from users to watch any gantry motion
when approaching the patient, the virtual patient volume being in this case not in the same location than the patient
on the table top.
5-2 Use Extreme Care when Positioning the Equipment
The safety of everyone near the moving equipment depends on the operator at the controls. Although collision
sensors are provided on the image receptor and collimator, they are not intended to be a substitute for careful
operation. Be sure the equipment path is clear before starting a motion. When positioning the equipment, carefully
observe the moving parts, and stop the motion before making contact. The sensors are provided for added
protection in case of inadvertent contact, and are not to be relied on as a normal means for stopping the motion.
Improper equipment positioning could result in serious injury or equipment damage.
IN THE "FOLLOW THE GANTRY" MODE, USER’S ATTENTION IS MORE FOCUSED ON THE
AW IN-ROOM MONITOR THAN ON THE MOVING GANTRY. DURING SUCH OPERATION,
ALSO KEEP CONSTANT ATTENTION TO THE GANTRY TO AVOID COLLISION WITH THE
PATIENT AND PEOPLE WORKING CLOSE TO THE GANTRY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
RECOMMENDATION COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES TO THE PATIENT OR STAFF
WORKING IN THE ROOM.
Always use proper accessories to hold the patient and prevent risk of injury during the
motion of the equipment.
Never leave the patient unattended. An unattended patient could fall from the table, activate
a motion control, or encounter other problem, which could be hazardous. In addition, it is
recommended to use restraints, such as Velcro straps. The restraints limit, but do not
eliminate the risk for the Patient to fall; in no way they can be used to support the Patient
weight.
The Omega tabletop mattress is provided with three Velcro strips on each side. While loading or unloading
the patient, it is recommended to grip the Velcro strips to avoid the mattress shifting.
Ensure the Velcro strips are well stuck on the tabletop prior to loading or unloading the patient.
When positioning or moving the Tableside Cart, avoid collision with other equipment.
Failure to do so may lead to severe damage on both the Tableside Cart and other
equipment. In case of severe collision or equipment damage, immediately stop operation of
the system. Keep the area around the Tableside Cart clear of any equipment.
The Tableside Cart is not designed to hold other accessories than those installed at tableside of GE angiographic
X-ray system.
Compatible Table Side User Interface (TSUI) allowed to be installed on the Tableside Cart:
• Smart Box/Smart Handle,
• Table Side Status Control (TSSC),
• Innova Central touch screen,
• In-room 3D Mouse.
The Tableside Cart is not designed to hold the injector head or injector control panel.
The maximum weight a rail can hold is limited to 13 kg, which is always more than any combination of 2 of the
above TSUI.
The maximum weight the Tableside Cart can hold is limited to 50 kg. Do not stand on wheels or Tableside Cart
base.
To prevent the Tableside Cart from falling over, never move or use it on a slope greater than
10°.
Do not open covers.
5-5 System Collision
Anti-collision software and sensors are provided for patient safety. The sensor pads, which surround the X-ray tube
and the Image Receptor, contain pressure sensitive collision sensors. There is one level of collision sensing for
X-ray tube sensor and there are two levels for Image Receptor sensor.
DRIVING THE TABLE TOP INTO FIXED OBJECTS MAY SEVERELY INJURE PATIENT. BE
SURE TO CHECK FOR OBSTRUCTIONS ABOVE AND BELOW THE TABLE BEFORE
RAISING OR LOWERING THE TABLE TOP.
5-8 Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
THE GANTRY AND TABLE MOTIONS MAY BE SLOWED DOWN BECAUSE OF A NEAR
COLLISION RISK. IN THIS CASE, IT MAY BE FASTER TO USE MANUAL COMMANDS TO
MOVE THE PATIENT TO A CPR POSITION.
5-8-1 CPR with Omega Table
CPR position can be reached by manually moving all needed axes.
To reach CPR position, move the table top toward the foot end. CPR can be performed when the system is in this
position.
In addition to reaching the CPR position as described above, the table height may be lowered and Detector may be
moved to its highest position.
In the event of power loss the table may be manually pushed longitudinally to the foot end
and rotated. This operation may require more than one person.
1 - ADJUST THE TABLE HEIGHT AND MOVE THE TABLE TOP TOWARD THE FOOT END FOR THE BEST
PATIENT ACCESS.
2 - ACTIVATE THE POSITIONER DISABLE BUTTON TO ENSURE THAT NONE OF THE TABLE AND GANTRY
WILL MOVE.
3 - DISABLE X-RAY.
4 - REMOVE ALL ACCESSORIES AND CONTROLS.
5 - HOLD THE TABLETOP.
Involuntary mechanical shocks on the Smart Box joysticks may produce unwanted
positioner motion and cause injuries. In case the Smart Box needs to be removed from the
table, always leave it in an area where its joysticks are protected from shocks.
With the Omega table, the Positioner Enable/Disable button only enables/disables
commands from the Smart Box/Handle and Table Side Status Control. It does not
enable/disable table top brakes command from the Fluoro/Record footswitch or the Table
Panning handle.
ALSO, THE PATIENT SHOULD BE SECURELY SUPPORTED BY HOSPITAL STAFF AS THE TRANSFER IS
Hold the tabletop and securely support the patient as the transfer is made from table to
bed/gurney. It is mandatory to comply with these instructions in order to minimize the risk
of patient falling from table during unloading process.
5-9-1 Biplane System User Interface
12 Positioner Enable/Disable: activate this button to disable all table/gantry axis commands (button light ON).
Press again on this button to reactivate all table/gantry axis commands (button light OFF)
5-10 Clearance of the Patient in case of Emergency (Power Loss, Equipment Failures)
In the event of power loss with the patient positioned between the image receptor and table,
the patient may be released by manually moving the table longitudinally to the foot end and
then rotating it. This operation may require more than one person.
If the lateral plane is in the "Off ISO Range", the lateral gantry may have to be moved toward
the parking position until the table top can be rotated. Lateral carriage and lateral pivot can
always be moved manually (2 persons may be required to move the lateral gantry).
5-11 Check Equipment after collision
In case of collision between two parts of the system (e.g. gantry against a monitor) have the parts carefully
inspected before resuming the procedure.
5-12 Table Brakes failure
biological hazards
THE MATTRESS DELIVERED WITH THE OMEGA TABLE IS NOT FULLY WATERPROOF. TO
AVOID MATTRESS CONTAMINATION DUE TO FLUID ABSORPTION AND BIOLOGICAL
HAZARDS, ALWAYS USE A SLICKER (COVER THE MATTRESS WITH A FULLY
WATERPROOF SHEET OR COVER) BEFORE INSTALLING THE PATIENT ON THE
MATTRESS.
ALWAYS COVER THE TABLE TOP AND OTHER ACCESSORIES DIRECTLY IN CONTACT
WITH THE PATIENT WITH A SHEET OR A MATTRESS BEFORE INSTALLING THE PATIENT
ON THE TABLE TO PREVENT THE DIRECT CONTACT OF THE PATIENT WITH THE TABLE
TOP AND OTHER ACCESSORIES.
In order to prevent any patient contamination and according to the local regulation, after
each procedure, always clean and disinfect parts of the equipment which were in patient
vicinity (table top, mattress and/or mattress cover, shoulder rest, image receptor, monitors,
any parts that could be contaminated by operators...) with a bactericidal, germicidal and
antiviral solution. Check the solution used is also active against HIV and hepatitis B virus.
Mattress should be used with Omega tables. Mattress, slickers or sheets in direct contact with the patient must be
ISO 10993 certified.
6-1 General Information
Improper cleaning methods or the use of certain cleaning and disinfecting agents can
damage the equipment, cause poor imaging performance or increase the risk of electric
shock.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage:
• Do not use harsh detergents, abrasive cleaners, high alcohol concentration or Methanol at any concentration.
• Do not expose equipment parts to steam or high temperature sterilization.
• Never allow liquids to enter the internal parts of the equipment. Do not apply cleaning sprays or liquids directly
to the equipment; always use a clean cloth dampened with the spray or liquid. If you become aware of liquid
entry, disconnect the electrical supply and have the equipment checked by qualified service personnel before
returning it to use.
6-2 Equipment Cleaning Instructions
The entire system surfaces should be scrubbed as needed using a soft, damp gauze or cloth to remove all visible
residue. Scrubbing with a soft bristle brush (such as a toothbrush) may be necessary to reach corners or to remove
material that has dried onto the surface.
Subsequent disinfection may not be effective if the surfaces are not thoroughly clean.
Rinse all surfaces with clean water to remove visible soap residue, taking care to avoid liquid entry to internal
equipment parts. Dry surfaces with a soft cloth to remove any visible residue.
Due to the relationship between length and multiple widths of the mattress, it is absolutely recommended not to
remove the cover from the mattress for laundry. Otherwise, it would then be extremely difficult to reposition the
mattress in its cover.
Although the footswitches are compliant with the applicable standards, it is recommended
to avoid liquid (bodily fluids, contrast agents, cleaning agents...) ingress into the footswitch.
In case of liquid ingress, ensure the footswitch is thoroughly rinsed and dried.
In addition we recommend to put a drape over the footswitch to avoid any bodily fluids, contrast agents,
cleaning agents ingress.
Always follow the cleaning and disinfecting agents manufacturer's instructions and
precautions for mixing, storage, method of application, contact time, rinsing requirements,
protective clothing, shelf life and disposal to help assure effective and safe use of the
product.
6-9 Flammable Gasses
6-10 Latex
There is no presence of latex in the system and no part in contact with the patient contains latex.
FOR EVERY EQUIPMENT CONNECTED ON THE NETWORK AND USING DICOM, USERS
MUST VERIFY THE COMPATIBILITY THROUGH DICOM CONFORMANCE STATEMENT.
7-1 Stenosis Analysis on networked devices
Stenosis Analysis used on networked devices and using data acquired on the angiography equipment must be
used with the equivalent precautions as those described for the equipment (See the specific Stenosis Analysis
chapter of this manual).
2 Contraindications
None.
3 Safety
3-1 Environmental Conditions
The conformity with the standard IEC 601-1 series has been established for an ambient temperature up to 32°
Celsius.
3-2 Equipment Classifications
The following equipment classifications are applicable to the product:
Degree of protection against harmful ingress of water Ordinary equipment (enclosed equipment without protec-
tion against ingress of water); except footswitch which is
a watertight device (protected against the effects of sub-
mersion, IPX8).
Method(s) of sterilization or disinfection recommendedby Sterilization: not applicable.
the manufacturer Disinfection: refer to operator manual (Chapter Safety
and Regulatory section Disinfection), recommended dis-
infecting agents.
Degree of safety of application in the presence of a flam- Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flam-
mable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or ni- mable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or ni-
trous oxide trous oxide.
Mode of operation Continuous operation with intermittent loading.
* Classification Exemption:
The following accessible conductible parts are not grounded but are designed in double insulation as per IEC/EN
60601-1.
The Innova systems are compliant to electromagnetic compatibility IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 2.1 (2004)
(YY0505-2012) and Edition 3 (2007) standards for medical devices.
For further information, see the pre-installation manual.
4 Electrical Hazards
4-1 Power-off the System
WHEN THE SYSTEM IS POWERED OFF AT INNOVA CONSOLE OR AT THE PDB (POWER
DISTRIBUTION BOX), THE FOLLOWING PARTS IN THE SYSTEM - BACKED UP THROUGH
AN IN INTERRUPTIBLE SUPPLY (UPS) - ARE STILL LIVE DURING A PERIOD (AROUND 5
MINUTES) TO PROPERLY SHUTDOWN THE COMPUTERIZED PARTS OF THE SYSTEM.
• C1 FRONTAL AND LATERAL CABINET
• INNOVA DIGITAL SCREEN AND REMOTE KVM POWER SUPPLY (MOUSE AND KEYBOARD POWER
SUPPLY BOX)
• THE LARGE DISPLAY CABINET IN THE TECHNICAL ROOM AND THE LARGE DISPLAY MONITOR IN
THE EXAM ROOM
WILL REMOVE ALL POWER FROM THE SYSTEM (EXCEPT THE INPUT CABLE OF THE 3
kVA UPS FOR CE CONFIGURATION WITHOUT FLUORO UPS), INCLUDING UPS AND
FLUORO UPS OUTPUTS.
4-2 Emergency STOP Procedure
Your system has a large Emergency STOP Button installed at an accessible location.
PDB CE PDB UL
1 Record parameters display: record mode, detail level, frame rate, acquisition duration and X-ray/inject delay
Frontal plane record technique parameters display: kV, mA (peak for DSA and Chase, otherwise: average),
ms
Lateral plane record technique parameters display: kV, mA (peak for DSA, otherwise: average), ms
2 Fluoro parameters display: fluoro mode, detail level and frame rate
Frontal plane fluoro technique parameters display: kV, mA
Lateral plane fluoro technique parameters display: kV, mA
Selectable Without or with Without or with Without or with Without or with Without or with Without or with
added filters one of the be- one of the be- one of the be- one of the below one of the below one of the below
automatically low Cu thick- low Cu thick- low Cu thick- Cu thicknesses: Cu thicknesses: Cu thicknesses:
applied nesses: nesses: nesses: 0.1 mm Cu, 0.1 mm Cu, 0.1 mm Cu,
0.1 mm Cu, 0.1 mm Cu, 0.1 mm Cu, 0.2 mm Cu, 0.2 mm Cu, 0.2 mm Cu,
0.2 mm Cu, 0.2 mm Cu, 0.2 mm Cu, 0.3 mm Cu 0.3 mm Cu, 0.3 mm Cu
0.3 mm Cu, 0.3 mm Cu, 0.3 mm Cu, 0.6 mm Cu,
0.6 mm Cu, 0.6 mm Cu 0.6 mm Cu, 0.9 mm Cu
0.9 mm Cu 0.9 mm Cu
Geometry
Source to im- Frontal Plane: 85 to 119 cm +/- 1 cm
age distance Lateral Plane: 83.7 to 137.5 cm +/- 1 cm except in PA (88 to 118 cm)
(SID)
Modes of oper- Low, Normal Low, Normal Low, Normal Low, Normal Low, Normal Low, Normal
ation
Default detail Normal/Low Normal/Low Normal/Low Normal/Low Normal/Low Normal/Low
in Adult/Pe-
diatric mode
Loading factors Low or Normal: Low or Normal: Low or Normal: Low or Normal: Low or Normal: Low or Normal:
range after se- 60 - 120 kV 50 - 125 kV 60 - 120 kV 60 - 120 kV 60 - 120 kV 60 - 120 kV
lection of the
mA: Min: Normal mA: Normal mA: 1 - mA: 100 - 866 Normal mA: Normal mA:
mode
0.0075 mA Av- 41.7 - 1000 866 1 - 866 100 - 866
erage @ 3.75
Low mA: Low mA: Low mA: Low mA:
fps, 2 ms pw
41.7 - 500 1 - 681 1 - 786 100 - 786
Max: 31.2 mA
Average @ 30
fps, 10 ms pw
Highest refer- See tables at No dose limits No dose limits No dose limits No dose limits No dose limits
ence dose (IRP each Auto Ex- applied: applied: applied: applied: applied:
= Interventional posure Prefer-
Normal setting Normal setting Normal setting Normal setting Normal setting
Reference ence
gives approx. 2 gives approx. 2 gives approx. 2 gives approx. 2 gives approx. 2
Point)
times more times more times more dose times more dose times more dose
dose than Low dose than Low than Low setting than Low setting than Low setting
setting setting
Typical set of values in cardiac procedures
Diagnostic Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal
Interventional Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal
Note: For 5 R receptor dose limited countries, refer to Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection
regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient for Single Plane / Receptor Dose
Limited Standard.
5-2-3 Radiation Data
Procedure for measuring dose rate.
Refer to the section: Generic Safety and Regulatory instructions for use for vascular systems.
WHEN MEASURING DOSE, ALWAYS DO A FLUORO RUN PRIOR TO THE RUN IN STEP1
(ACQUIRING TECHNIQUE FACTORS), OTHERWISE SPECTRAL FILTER SELECTION, AND
THUS THE MEASURED DOSE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCIBLE.
5-2-4 IQ Standard
Dose rate with 20 cm PMMA Configuration and Operating Settings
Note 1: For all data in this section, measurements are done in 2-steps: 1st step (technique factors acquisition) in
automatic mode with PMMA and table in; 2nd step - Dose measurement in manual mode, repeating the technique
factors for Frontal (or Lateral) plane only (single plane acquisition) without PMMA and table.
Note 2: In 3D/3DCT the 2nd step of the measurement method is different form other (2D) modes. The 1st step
(technique factors acquisition) is done at maximum SID during a 3D/3DCT spin, when the gantry is in PA position.
2nd step (dose measurement) is done with the dosemeter probe in isocenter on the table.
Note 3: IEC 601 conditions for all dose rate data are derived by applying a geometrical correction factor using the
inverse square law. For all acquisition modes except 3D/3DCT, the dose values without the correction factor of 1.4
correspond to the dose rates at US regulation conditions (21 Code Of Federal Regulation).
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) with 20 cm PMMA
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Austria, Denmark, Germany,
Switzerland, Luxembourg and New Zealand, please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory
Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient for
Single Plane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 30 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 73.1 kVp, 24.4 mA avg 78.5 kVp, 25 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 6.7 x 1.4 mGy/min 17.5 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 74.8 kVp, 15.6 mA avg 76.8 kVp, 18.6 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 4.9 x 1.4 mGy/min 14.0 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro Low Frame-Rate Dose Reduction Strategy selection
(Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 15 fps are the 50% of the 30 fps measured
values.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 76.5 kVp, 8.9 mA avg 84.0 kVp, 8.7 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 3.2 x 1.4 mGy/min 8.1 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro Low Frame-Rate Dose Reduction Strategy selection
(Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 7.5 fps are the 25% of the 30 fps measured
values.
Note: The dose rates at 3.75 fps in no sub fluoroscopy are the 50% of the dose rates of the 7.5 fps measured
values.
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy)
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Loading factors automatically select- 71.2 kVp, 73.7 mA avg (30 fps), 69.5 kVp, 137.6 mA avg (30 fps), 7
ed 5.0 ms ms
Dose rate at International Standard- 45.3 x 1.4 µGy/frame 112.2 x 1.4 µGy/frame
ization conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 84.5 kVp, 311.9 mA peak, 46.7 92.1 kVp, 353.2 mA peak, 58.2 ms
ms PW PW
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 0.95 x 1.4 mGy/frame 1.66 x 1.4 mGy/frame
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: Data applicable to all frame rates lower than 7.5 fps.
Dose in DSA 7.5 fps (radiography) with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 84.7 kVp, 331.1 mA peak, 45.0 94.6 kVp, 360.5 mA peak, 50.0 ms
ms PW PW
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 0.97 x 1.4 mGy/frame 1.54 x 1.4 mGy/frame
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 73.6 kVp, 26.1 mA avg, 7 ms PW 78.3 kVp, 29.1 mA avg, 7 ms
PW
Dose rate at International Standardization 162 x 1.4 µGy/frame 328 x 1.4 µGy/frame
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically 74.0 kVp, 50.1 mA avg, 3.5 ms PW 73.0 kVp, 98.7 mA avg, 7 ms PW
selected
Dose rate at US regulation con- 112 x 0.73 µGy/frame 234 x 0.73 µGy/frame
ditions (21 Code Of Federal
Regulation)
Dose rate at International Stan- 112 x 1.6 µGy/frame 234 x 1.6 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC
601)
Loading factors automatically 86.4 kVp, 88.0 mA avg, 4.7 ms PW 83.2 kVp, 195.9 mA avg, 7 ms PW
selected
Dose rate at US regulation con- 57.1 x 0.73 µGy/frame 112.7 x 0.73 µGy/frame
ditions (21 Code Of Federal
Regulation)
Dose rate at International Stan- 57.1 x 1.6 µGy/frame 112.7 x 1.6 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC
601)
Field of View 20 cm 17 cm 15 cm 12 cm
(nominal)
Note 1: For all data in this section, measurements are done in 2-steps: 1st step (technique factors acquisition) in
automatic mode with PMMA and table in; 2nd step - Dose measurement in manual mode, repeating the technique
factors for Frontal (or Lateral) plane only (single plane acquisition) without PMMA and table.
Note 2: In 3D/3DCT the 2nd step of the measurement method is different form other (2D) modes. The 1st step
(technique factors acquisition) is done at maximum SID during a 3D/3DCT spin, when the gantry is in PA position.
2nd step (dose measurement) is done with the dosemeter probe in isocenter on the table.
Note 3: IEC 601 conditions for all dose rate data are derived by applying a geometrical correction factor using the
inverse square law. For all acquisition modes except 3D/3DCT, the dose values without the correction factor of 1.4
correspond to the dose rates at US regulation conditions (21 Code Of Federal Regulation).
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) with 20 cm PMMA
The "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data below also apply to countries limited to 5 R/min in Fluoroscopy
(Luxembourg, New Zealand). These countries differ from other receptor dose limited countries only in the highest
reference doses. See Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations
Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient for Single Plane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard / Highest
reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) for Luxembourg and New Zealand, limited to 5 R/min.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 30 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 73 kVp, 11.7 mA avg 71.1 kVp, 18.7 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 3.2 x 1.4 mGy/min 8.2 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 74.0 kVp, 7.8 mA avg 73.9 kVp, 10.5 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 2.4 x 1.4 mGy/min 6.7 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro Low Frame-Rate Dose Reduction Strategy selection
(Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 15 fps are the 50% of the 30 fps measured
values.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 72.5 kVp, 6.0 mA avg 70.6 kVp, 9.2 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 1.6 x 1.4 mGy/min 3.9 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro Low Frame-Rate Dose Reduction Strategy selection
(Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 7.5 fps are the 25% of the 30 fps measured
values.
Note: The dose rates at 3.75 fps in no sub fluoroscopy are the 50% of the dose rates of the 7.5 fps measured
values.
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) for all countries except Luxembourg and New
Zealand
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) for Luxembourg and New Zealand, limited to 5
R/min
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Frame- 30 fps Normal < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min
Rate (5 R/min) (5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
15 fps Normal < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
7.5 fps Normal < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
3.75 fps Normal < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Loading factors automatically selected 67 kVp, 57.1 mA avg (30 fps), 5.0 67 kVp, 117.0 mA avg (30 fps), 7
ms PW ms PW
Dose rate at International Standardization 28.4 x 1.4 µGy/frame 58.4 x 1.4 µGy/frame
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 81.0 kVp, 214.5 mA peak, 41.5 84.6 kVp, 315.8 mA peak, 46.9 ms
ms PW PW
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 0.53 x 1.4 mGy/frame 0.97 x 1.4 mGy/frame
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: Data applicable to all frame rates lower than 7.5 fps.
Dose in DSA 7.5 fps (radiography) with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 81.6 kVp, 215.4 mA peak, 40.4 84.6 kVp, 315.8 mA peak, 43.9 ms
ms PW PW
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 0.52 x 1.4 mGy/frame 0.95 x 1.4 mGy/frame
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically 75.0 kVp, 28.2 mA avg, 3.3 ms PW 76.0 kVp, 49.7 mA avg, 4.7 ms PW
selected
Dose rate at US regulation con- 73.1 x 0.73 µGy/frame 133 x 0.73 µGy/frame
ditions (21 Code Of Federal
Regulation)
Dose rate at International Stan- 73.1 x 1.6 µGy/frame 133 x 1.6 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC
601)
Loading factors automatically 85.7 kVp, 32.0 mA avg, 3.3 ms PW 86.3 kVp, 56.0 mA avg, 3.3 ms PW
selected
Dose rate at US regulation con- 19.2 x 0.73 µGy/frame 34.7 x 0.73 µGy/frame
ditions (21 Code Of Federal
Regulation)
Dose rate at International Stan- 19.2 x 1.6 µGy/frame 34.7 x 1.6 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC
601)
Field of View dependence of Dose rate in fluoroscopy and dose in Dynamic Record/DSA/3D/3DCT
with 20 cm PMMA
Field of View 20 cm 17 cm 15 cm 12 cm
(nominal)
5-2-6 IQ Plus
For DSA and InnovaChase, all frame rates, please refer to measurements in Dose to Patient for IQ Standard.
Dose rate with 20 cm PMMA Configuration and Operating Settings
Note 1: For all data in this section, measurements are done in 2-steps: 1st step (technique factors acquisition) in
automatic mode with PMMA and table in; 2nd step - Dose measurement in manual mode, repeating the technique
factors for Frontal (or Lateral) plane only (single plane acquisition) without PMMA and table.
Note 2: In 3D/3DCT the 2nd step of the measurement method is different form other (2D) modes. The 1st step
(technique factors acquisition) is done at maximum SID during a 3D/3DCT spin, when the gantry is in PA position.
2nd step (dose measurement) is done with the dosemeter probe in isocenter on the table.
Note 3: IEC 601 conditions for all dose rate data are derived by applying a geometrical correction factor using the
inverse square law. The values without the correction factor of 1.4 correspond to the dose rates at US regulation
conditions (21 Code Of Federal Regulation).
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) with 20 cm PMMA
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Austria, Denmark, Germany,
Switzerland, Luxembourg and New Zealand, please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory
Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient for
Single Plane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard.
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Japan, for the Low Dose preference,
please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing
Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient for Single Plane / IQ Standard. The only exception is Max
Dose Reduction 7.5 fps Low Dose preference which is already limited to 21.9 mGy/min when using "IQ Plus".
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Australia/WA, Australia/ACT,
Australia/QLD, Australia/VIC, please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use
/ Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient for Single Plane / IQ
Standard.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 30 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 68.0 kVp, 25.0 mA avg 69.2 kVp, 23.4 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 8.7 x 1.4 mGy/min 21.3 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 69.4 kVp, 15.3 mA avg 71.5 kVp, 15.4 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 6.0 x 1.4 mGy/min 19.2 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro Low Frame-Rate Dose Reduction Strategy selection
(Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 15 fps are the 50% of the 30 fps measured
values.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 71.8 kVp, 4.0 mA avg 73.0 kVp, 6.9 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 4.2 x 1.4 mGy/min 10.7 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro Low Frame-Rate Dose Reduction Strategy selection
(Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 7.5 fps are the 25% of the 30 fps measured
values.
Note: The dose rates at 3.75 fps in no sub fluoroscopy are the 50% of the dose rates of the 7.5 fps measured
values.
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy)
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Loading factors automatically selected 68.4 kVp, 62.9 mA avg (30 fps), 67.2 kVp, 128.9 mA avg (30 fps),
5.0 ms PW 7.0 ms PW
Dose rate at International Standardization 78.1 x 1.4 µGy/frame 153 x 1.4 µGy/frame
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically 79.0 kVp, 35.9 mA avg, 3.3 ms PW 75.0 kVp, 85.0 mA avg, 6.9 ms PW
selected
Dose rate at US regulation con- 104 x 0.73 µGy/frame 224 x 0.73 µGy/frame
ditions (21 Code Of Federal
Regulation)
Dose rate at International Stan- 104 x 1.6 µGy/frame 224 x 1.6 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC
601)
Loading factors automatically 86.3 kVp, 129.1 mA avg, 6.9 ms PW 86.0 kVp, 244.2 mA avg, 7.0 ms PW
selected
Dose rate at US regulation con- 84.1 x 0.73 µGy/frame 157 x 0.73 µGy/frame
ditions (21 Code Of Federal
Regulation)
Dose rate at International Stan- 84.1 x 1.6 µGy/frame 157 x 1.6 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC
601)
Field of View dependence of Dose rate in fluoroscopy and dose in Dynamic Record/3D/3DCT with
20 cm PMMA
Field of View 20 cm 17 cm 15 cm 12 cm
(nominal)
Note 1: For all data in this section, measurements are done in 2-steps: 1st step (technique factors acquisition) in
automatic mode with PMMA and table in; 2nd step - Dose measurement in manual mode, repeating the technique
factors for Frontal (or Lateral) plane only (single plane acquisition) without PMMA and table.
Note 2: In 3D/3DCT the 2nd step of the measurement method is different form other (2D) modes. The 1st step
(technique factors acquisition) is done at maximum SID during a 3D/3DCT spin, when the gantry is in PA position.
2nd step (dose measurement) is done with the dosemeter probe in isocenter on the table.
Note 3: IEC 601 conditions for all dose rate data are derived by applying a geometrical correction factor using the
inverse square law. The values without the correction factor of 1.4 correspond to the dose rates at US regulation
conditions (21 Code Of Federal Regulation).
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) with 20 cm PMMA
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Luxembourg, New Zealand, please refer
to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations
Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient for Single Plane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard.
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Japan, for the Low Dose preference,
please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing
Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient for Single Plane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard. The
only exception is Max Dose Reduction 7.5 fps Low Dose preference which is already limited to 21.9 mGy/min when
using "Receptor Dose Limited Plus".
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 30 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 69.8 kVp, 9.8 mA avg 72.8 kVp, 9.1 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 3.9 x 1.4 mGy/min 10.1 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 74.9 kVp, 10.2 mA avg 71.2 kVp, 18.1 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 3.3 x 1.4 mGy/min 9.6 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro Low Frame-Rate Dose Reduction Strategy selection
(Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 15 fps are the 50% of the 30 fps measured
values.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 72.1 kVp, 9.2 mA avg 73.7 kVp, 5.0 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 2.3 x 1.4 mGy/min 5.8 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro Low Frame-Rate Dose Reduction Strategy selection
(Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 7.5 fps are the 25% of the 30 fps measured
values.
Note: The dose rates at 3.75 fps in no sub fluoroscopy are the 50% of the dose rates of the 7.5 fps measured
values.
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy)
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Loading factors automatically selected 64.8 kVp, 61.6 mA avg (30 fps), 63.8 kVp, 122.3 mA avg (30 fps),
5.0 ms PW 7.0 ms PW
Dose rate at International Standardization 39.4 x 1.4 µGy/frame 74.9 x 1.4 µGy/frame
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically 69.0 kVp, 26.6 mA avg, 3.3 ms PW 67.0 kVp, 51.5 mA avg, 4.9 ms PW
selected
Dose rate at US regulation con- 57.3 x 0.73 µGy/frame 105.8 x 0.73 µGy/frame
ditions (21 Code Of Federal
Regulation)
Dose rate at International Stan- 57.3 x 1.6 µGy/frame 105.8 x 1.6 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC
601)
Field of View dependence of Dose rate in fluoroscopy and dose in Dynamic Record/3D with 20 cm
PMMA
Field of View 20 cm 17 cm 15 cm 12 cm
(nominal)
Selectable added fil- Without or with one of Without or with one of Without or with one of Without or with one of
ters automatically ap- the below Cu thick- the below Cu thick- the below Cu thick- the below Cu thick-
plied nesses: nesses: nesses: nesses:
0.1 mm Cu, 0.1 mm Cu, 0.1 mm Cu, 0.1 mm Cu,
0.2 mm Cu, 0.2 mm Cu, 0.2 mm Cu, 0.2 mm Cu,
0.3 mm Cu, 0.3 mm Cu, 0.3 mm Cu, 0.3 mm Cu,
0.6 mm Cu, 0.6 mm Cu, 0.6 mm Cu 0.6 mm Cu,
0.9 mm Cu 0.9 mm Cu 0.9 mm Cu
Geometry
Source to image dis- Frontal Plane: 85 to 119 cm +/- 1 cm
tance (SID) Lateral Plane: 83.7 to 137.5 cm +/- 1 cm
Modes of operation Low, Normal Low, Normal Low, Normal Low, Normal
Default mode Normal Normal Normal Normal
Loading factors range Low or Normal: Low or Normal: Low or Normal: Low or Normal:
after selection of the 60 - 120 kV 60 - 120 kV 50 - 125 kV 60 - 120 kV
mode
mA: Min: 0.0075 mA mA: Min: 0.015 mA Normal mA: Normal mA:
Average @ 3.75 fps, 2 Average @ 7.5 fps, 2 41.7 - 1000 1 - 866
ms pw ms pw
Low mA: Low mA:
Max: 31.5 mA Aver- Max: 26.0 mA Aver-
41.7 - 500 1 - 681
age @ 25 fps, 9.7 ms age @ 25 fps, 8 ms
pw pw
Highest reference See tables at each Au- See tables at each Au- No dose limits applied: No dose limits applied:
dose (IRP = Interven- to Exposure Prefer- to Exposure Prefer-
Normal setting gives Normal setting gives
tional Reference ence ence
approx. 2 times more approx. 2 times more
Point)
dose than Low setting dose than Low setting
Typical set of values in cardiac procedures
Diagnostic Normal Normal Normal Normal
Interventional Normal Normal Normal Normal
Note: For 5 R receptor dose limited countries, refer to Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection
regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient for Biplane / Receptor Dose Limited
Standard.
5-3-3 Radiation Data
Procedure for measuring dose rate.
Refer to the section: Generic Safety and Regulatory instructions for use for vascular systems.
WHEN MEASURING DOSE, ALWAYS DO A FLUORO RUN PRIOR TO THE RUN IN STEP1
(ACQUIRING TECHNIQUE FACTORS), OTHERWISE SPECTRAL FILTER SELECTION, AND
THUS THE MEASURED DOSE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCIBLE.
5-3-4 IQ Standard
Dose rate with 20 cm PMMA Configuration and Operating Settings
Note 1: For all data in this section, measurements are done in 2-steps.
1st step - Recording of technique factors for the Frontal (or Lateral) plane during the biplane acquisition, with
PMMA and table in the beam and full collimation at the smallest FOV on the Lateral (or Frontal) plane.
2nd step - Dose measurement in manual mode, repeating the technique factors for Frontal (or Lateral) plane only
(single plane acquisition) without PMMA and table.
Note 2: IEC 601 conditions for all dose rate data are derived by applying a geometrical correction factor using the
inverse square law. The values without the correction factor of 1.4 correspond to the dose rates at US regulation
conditions (21 Code Of Federal Regulation).
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) and roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy (radioscopy) with 20 cm
PMMA
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Austria, Denmark, Germany,
Switzerland, Luxembourg and New Zealand, please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory
Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient for
Biplane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 25 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 70.6 kVp, 25.2 mA avg 75.7 kVp, 26 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 7.8 x 1.4 mGy/min 17.5 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 80.0 kVp, 11.6 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 18.4 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 6.3 x 1.4 mGy/min 16.8 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 72.3 kVp, 19.5 mA avg 74.1 kVp, 23.3 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 5.9 x 1.4 mGy/min 14.8 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 80.0 kVp, 6.4 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 7.5 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 5.9 x 1.4 mGy/min 14.1 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro/Roadmap/Subtracted Fluoroscopy Low Frame-Rate
Dose Reduction Strategy selection (Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 15 fps
are the 60% of the 25 fps measured values.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 74.3 kVp, 11.3 mA avg 80.9 kVp, 10.8 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 3.9 x 1.4 mGy/min 10.0 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose rates at 3.75 fps in no sub fluoroscopy are the 50% of the dose rates of the 7.5 fps measured
values
Dose rate in roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 80.0 kVp, 4.3 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 5.7 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 4.0 x 1.4 mGy/min 10.8 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro/Roadmap/Subtracted Fluoroscopy Low Frame-Rate
Dose Reduction Strategy selection (Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 7.5 fps
are the 30% of the 25 fps measured values.
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) and roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy
(radioscopy)
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Loading factors automatically select- 71.6 kVp, 59.5 mA avg (25 fps), 69.3 kVp, 111.6 mA avg (25 fps), 7
ed 5.0 ms ms
Dose rate at International Standard- 44.5 x 1.4 µGy/frame 110 x 1.4 µGy/frame
ization conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 84.7 kVp, 315.7 mA peak, 48.3 95.2 kVp, 376.3 mA peak, 47.6 ms
ms PW PW
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 0.87 x 1.4 mGy/frame 1.38 x 1.4 mGy/frame
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 84.7 kVp, 315.7 mA peak, 48.3 95.2 kVp, 376.3 mA peak, 47.6 ms
ms PW PW
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 0.87 x 1.4 mGy/frame 1.38 x 1.4 mGy/frame
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: Data applicable to all frame rates lower than 3.75 fps.
Field of View dependence of Dose rate in fluoroscopy/roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy and dose in
Dynamic Record/DSA with 20 cm PMMA
Field of View 20 cm 17 cm 15 cm 12 cm
(nominal)
Selectable added fil- In Low 25 fps: In Low 25 fps: In Low: 0.1 mm Cu In Low: 0.3 mm Cu
ters automatically ap- 0.9 mm Cu 0.9 mm Cu
In Normal: 0.1 mm Cu In Normal: 0.3 mm Cu
plied In Normal 25 fps: In Normal 25 fps:
0.6 mm Cu 0.6 mm Cu
In Low 15 fps: In Low 15 fps:
0.9 mm Cu 0.6 mm Cu
In Normal 15 fps: In Normal 15 fps:
0.6 mm Cu 0.3 mm Cu
In Low 7.5 fps: In Low 7.5 fps:
0.9 mm Cu 0.6 mm Cu
In Normal 7.5 fps: In Normal 7.5 fps:
0.6 mm Cu 0.3 mm Cu
Geometry
Source to image dis- 102.5 cm
tance (SID)
Distance of focal spot 67.5 cm
to measuring detector
X-ray field size at the Square of: 174 cm²
measuring detector
Positioning of phantom Distance between top of phantom and anticollision plate (airgap): 17 cm
Note 1: For all data in this section, measurements are done in 2-steps.
1st step - Recording of technique factors for the Frontal (or Lateral) plane during the biplane acquisition, with
PMMA and table in the beam and full collimation at the smallest FOV on the Lateral (or Frontal) plane.
2nd step - Dose measurement in manual mode, repeating the technique factors for Frontal (or Lateral) plane only
(single plane acquisition) without PMMA and table.
Note 2: IEC 601 conditions for all dose rate data are derived by applying a geometrical correction factor using the
inverse square law. The values without the correction factor of 1.4 correspond to the dose rates at US regulation
conditions (21 Code Of Federal Regulation).
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) and roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy (radioscopy) with 20 cm
PMMA
The "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data below also apply to countries limited to 5 R/min in Fluoroscopy
(Luxembourg, New Zealand). These countries differ from other receptor dose limited countries only in the highest
reference doses. See Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations
Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient for Biplane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard / Highest reference
doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) for Luxembourg and New Zealand, limited to 5 R/min.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 25 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 73.0 kVp, 9.4 mA avg 70.0 kVp, 17.0 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 3.0 x 1.4 mGy/min 8.2 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 80.0 kVp, 5.1 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 7.5 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 2.8 x 1.4 mGy/min 6.9 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 74.0 kVp, 7.7 mA avg 71.7 kVp, 12.8 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 2.7 x 1.4 mGy/min 7.0 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 80.0 kVp, 3.0 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 3.5 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 2.8 x 1.4 mGy/min 6.7 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro/Roadmap/Subtracted Fluoroscopy Low Frame-Rate
Dose Reduction Strategy selection (Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 15 fps
are the 60% of the 25 fps measured values.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 70.5 kVp, 7.5 mA avg 68.5 kVp, 11.4 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 1.9 x 1.4 mGy/min 4.9 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose rates at 3.75 fps in no sub fluoroscopy are the 50% of the dose rates of the 7.5 fps measured
values.
Dose rate in roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 80.0 kVp, 2.0 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 2.5 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 1.8 x 1.4 mGy/min 4.7 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro/Roadmap/Subtracted Fluoroscopy Low Frame-Rate
Dose Reduction Strategy selection (Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 7.5 fps
are the 30% of the 25 fps measured values.
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) for all countries except Luxembourg and New
Zealand
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) for Luxembourg and New Zealand, limited to 5
R/min
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Frame- 30 fps Normal < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min
Rate (5 R/min) (5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
15 fps Normal < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
7.5 fps Normal < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
3.75 fps Normal < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Loading factors automatically selected 67 kVp, 45.8 mA avg (25 fps), 5.0 67 kVp, 93.9 mA avg (25 fps), 7.0
ms PW ms PW
Dose rate at International Standardization 27.5 x 1.4 µGy/frame 57.3 x 1.4 µGy/frame
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 81.7 kVp, 213.6 mA peak, 40.8 84.7 kVp, 315.9 mA peak, 47.1 ms
ms PW PW
Dose rate at International Standardization 0.46 x 1.4 mGy/frame 0.85 x 1.4 mGy/frame
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 81.7 kVp, 213.6 mA peak, 40.8 84.7 kVp, 315.9 mA peak, 47.1 ms
ms PW PW
Dose rate at International Standardization 0.46 x 1.4 mGy/frame 0.85 x 1.4 mGy/frame
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: Data applicable to all frame rates lower than 3.75 fps.
Field of View dependence of Dose rate in fluoroscopy/roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy and dose in
Dynamic Record/DSA with 20 cm PMMA
Field of View 20 cm 17 cm 15 cm 12 cm
(nominal)
5-3-6 IQ Plus
For DSA Normal/Low, all frame rates, please refer to measurements in Dose to Patient for IQ Standard.
Dose rate with 20 cm PMMA Configuration and Operating Settings
Note 1: For all data in this section, measurements are done in 2-steps.
1st step - Recording of technique factors for the Frontal (or Lateral) plane during the biplane acquisition, with
PMMA and table in the beam and full collimation at the smallest FOV on the Lateral (or Frontal) plane.
2nd step - Dose measurement in manual mode, repeating the technique factors for Frontal (or Lateral) plane only
(single plane acquisition) without PMMA and table.
Note 2: IEC 601 conditions for all dose rate data are derived by applying a geometrical correction factor using the
inverse square law. The values without the correction factor of 1.4 correspond to the dose rates at US regulation
conditions (21 Code Of Federal Regulation).
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) and roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy (radioscopy) with 20 cm
PMMA
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Austria, Denmark, Germany,
Switzerland, Luxembourg and New Zealand, please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory
Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient for
Biplane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard.
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Japan, for the Low Dose preference,
please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing
Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient for Biplane / IQ Standard. The only exception is Max
Dose Reduction 7.5 fps Low Dose preference which is already limited to 21.9 mGy/min when using "IQ Plus".
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Australia/WA, Australia/ACT,
Australia/QLD, Australia/VIC, please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use
/ Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient for Biplane / IQ Standard.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 25 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 65.8 kVp, 26.0 mA avg 66.7 kVp, 24.6 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 9.1 x 1.4 mGy/min 23.1 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 80.0 kVp, 8.9 mA avg 83.3 kVp, 19.5 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 8.3 x 1.4 mGy/min 21.1 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 67.2 kVp, 19.0 mA avg 69.1 kVp, 19.3 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 7.4 x 1.4 mGy/min 21.1 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 80.0 kVp, 7.9 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 9.8 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 7.3 x 1.4 mGy/min 18.4 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro/Roadmap/Subtracted Fluoroscopy Low Frame-Rate
Dose Reduction Strategy selection (Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 15 fps
are the 60% of the 25 fps measured values.
Loading factors automatically selected 71.8 kVp, 3.9 mA avg 70.2 kVp, 8.9 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 5.0 x 1.4 mGy/min 14.4 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose rates at 3.75 fps in no sub fluoroscopy are the 50% of the dose rates of the 7.5 fps measured
values.
Dose rate in roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 80.0 kVp, 5.6 mA avg 83.4 kVp, 5.8 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 5.2 x 1.4 mGy/min 12.6 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro/Roadmap/Subtracted Fluoroscopy Low Frame-Rate
Dose Reduction Strategy selection (Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 7.5 fps
are the 30% of the 25 fps measured values.
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) and roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy
(radioscopy)
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Loading factors automatically selected 68.4 kVp, 50.4 mA avg (25 fps), 67.1 kVp, 104.7 mA avg (25 fps),
5.0 ms PW 7.0 ms PW
Dose rate at International Standardization 76.2 x 1.4 µGy/frame 152 x 1.4 µGy/frame
conditions (IEC 601)
Field of View 20 cm 17 cm 15 cm 12 cm
(nominal)
Note 1: For all data in this section, measurements are done in 2-steps.
1st step - Recording of technique factors for the Frontal (or Lateral) plane during the biplane acquisition, with
PMMA and table in the beam and full collimation at the smallest FOV on the Lateral (or Frontal) plane.
2nd step - Dose measurement in manual mode, repeating the technique factors for Frontal (or Lateral) plane only
(single plane acquisition) without PMMA and table.
Note 2: IEC 601 conditions for all dose rate data are derived by applying a geometrical correction factor using the
inverse square law. The values without the correction factor of 1.4 correspond to the dose rates at US regulation
conditions (21 Code Of Federal Regulation).
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) and roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy (radioscopy) with 20 cm
PMMA
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Austria, Denmark, Germany,
Switzerland, Luxembourg and New Zealand, please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory
Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient for
Biplane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard.
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Japan, for the Low Dose preference,
please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing
Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient for Biplane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard. The only
exception is Max Dose Reduction 7.5 fps Low Dose preference which is already limited to 21.9 mGy/min when
using "Receptor Dose Limited Plus".
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 25 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 69.6 kVp, 8.0 mA avg 72.6 kVp, 7.4 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 3.7 x 1.4 mGy/min 9.7 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 80.7 kVp, 3.3 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 8.5 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 3.2 x 1.4 mGy/min 7.8 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 72.5 kVp, 13.0 mA avg 69.0 kVp, 22.6 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 4.0 x 1.4 mGy/min 10.1 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 82.5 kVp, 3.3 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 4.5 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 3.5 x 1.4 mGy/min 8.6 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro/Roadmap/Subtracted Fluoroscopy Low Frame-Rate
Dose Reduction Strategy selection (Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 15 fps
are the 60% of the 25 fps measured values.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 70.2 kVp, 11.5 mA avg 70.8 kVp, 6.4 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 2.9 x 1.4 mGy/min 7.6 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose rates at 3.75 fps in no sub fluoroscopy are the 50% of the dose rates of the 7.5 fps measured
values.
Dose rate in roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 80.0 kVp, 3.4 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 4.3 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 3.2 x 1.4 mGy/min 8.1 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro/Roadmap/Subtracted Fluoroscopy Low Frame-Rate
Dose Reduction Strategy selection (Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 7.5 fps
are the 30% of the 25 fps measured values.
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) and roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy
(radioscopy)
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Frame- 25 fps Normal < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min
Rate (10 R/min) (10 R/min)
Low < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min
(10 R/min) (10 R/min)
15 fps Normal < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min
(10 R/min) (5 R/min)
Low < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min
(10 R/min) (5 R/min)
7.5 fps Normal < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
3.75 fps Normal < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Loading factors automatically selected 64.6 kVp, 49.8 mA avg (25 fps), 63.6 kVp, 99.5 mA avg (25 fps),
5.0 ms PW 7.0 ms PW
Dose rate at International Standardization 38.2 x 1.4 µGy/frame 73.3 x 1.4 µGy/frame
conditions (IEC 601)
Field of View 20 cm 17 cm 15 cm 12 cm
(nominal)
RDLplus, OR RDLstd.
5-7 Dose to Operator (Isodoses)
You will find hereafter the Isokerma Maps representing the dose values in the vicinity of the equipment.
The measurements have been conducted on a biplane system in accordance with the protocol given in annex FF
of the IEC 601-2-43.
5-7-1 Frontal Gantry in Vertical position - Dose at 1 meter from ground
Note: Lateral Gantry in Vertical position has a similar map.
Units: Relative Air Kerma: µGy/Gy.cm2
Note:
1 µGy/Gy.cm2 = 0.01 µGy/µGy.m2
1 µGy/µGy.m2 = 100 µGy/Gy.cm2
Distances: Radius at 1, 2 and 3 meter
Vertical 1 meter
5-7-2 Frontal Gantry in Vertical position - Dose at 1.5 meter from ground
Note: Lateral Gantry in Vertical position has a similar map.
Units: Relative Air Kerma: µGy/Gy.cm2
Note:
1 µGy/Gy.cm2 = 0.01 µGy/µGy.m2
1 µGy/µGy.m2 = 100 µGy/Gy.cm2
Lateral 1 meter
5-7-4 Frontal Gantry in Lateral position - Dose at 1.5 meter from ground
Note: Lateral Gantry in Lateral position has a similar map.
Units: Relative Air Kerma: µGy/Gy.cm2
Note:
1 µGy/Gy.cm2 = 0.01 µGy/µGy.m2
1 µGy/µGy.m2 = 100 µGy/Gy.cm2
Distances: Radius at 1, 2 and 3 meter
5-7-5 Biplane Frontal and Lateral Gantry at isocenter - Dose at 1 meter from ground
Units: Relative Air Kerma: µGy/Gy.cm2
Note:
1 µGy/Gy.cm2 = 0.01 µGy/µGy.m2
1 µGy/µGy.m2 = 100 µGy/Gy.cm2
50% radiation emitted on each plane, frontal & lateral
Distances: Radius at 1, 2 and 3 meter
Biplane 1 meter
5-7-6 Biplane Frontal and Lateral Gantry at isocenter - Dose at 1.5 meter from ground
Units: Relative Air Kerma: µGy/Gy.cm2
Note:
1 µGy/Gy.cm2 = 0.01 µGy/µGy.m2
1 µGy/µGy.m2 = 100 µGy/Gy.cm2
50% radiation emitted on each plane, frontal & lateral
Distances: Radius at 1, 2 and 3 meter
X-ray should be disabled whenever they are not necessary to prevent the possibility of
irradiation being emitted through the inadvertent actuation of an irradiation switch.
Press on the X-ray disable button on the touchscreen or the digital screen (monitoring bar) to disable/re-enable
X-ray.
The button is lit when X-ray are disabled (refer to Innova Digital / Innova Digital Screen / Monitoring Bar / X-ray
Disable Button).
In case of obvious X-ray emission (audible signal and/or red light signal on) without image on the live display, the
user shall perform the following actions:
• First, to release the footswitch.
• Second, if X-ray are still emitted, to depress the "RESET" button on the Innova console until the system resets.
• Third, if X-ray are still emitted, to switch off the Power Distribution Box (PDB) by turning to OFF the RED PDB
switcher on the system cabinet, in the technical area.
5-11 Dosimetric Calibration
To maintain the calibrations of all dosimetric indications, the "mR/mAs" calibration procedure shall be strictly made
following the Periodic Maintenance (PM) interval for that calibration (6 months). (Refer to the Logbook).
5-12 Application Mode and Service Mode are not exclusive
NEVER MAKE X-RAY WITH A PATIENT ON THE TABLE, IF THE REFERENCE DISPLAY
LISTS THE FOLLOWING:
"CALIBRATION" IN PLACE OF "PROTOCOL NAME"
"SERVICE" IN PLACE OF "EXAM TYPE"
THAT MEANS THAT THE SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY SET FOR APPLICATION AND THOSE ACQUISITION
PARAMETERS MIGHT BE INADEQUATE.
5-13 Leakage Radiation
The maximum operating factors (leakage technique factors) of the Innova IGS 620 are: Fluoro, 120 kV, 16 mA, SID
max.
In these conditions, the leakage radiation of the radiation source assembly measured is: 0.45 mGy (52
milliroentgens) in 1 hour (worst case 0.65 mGy (75 milliroentgens)) at one meter in any direction from the
diagnostic source assembly composed of:
• X-ray Tube Performix 160A.
• Beam Limiting Device (Card Collimator AMP).
5-14 Spectral Filtration
Spectral filtration is added filtration that is inserted between the X-ray tube source and the patient in order to
harden the beam and reduce the soft radiation. The harder the beam, the better the penetration of the anatomy
allowing the X-ray photons to exit the patient and reach the digital detector. The spectral filters also absorb the
softer radiation so that it never reaches the patient and keeps the skin dose radiation and absorbed dose to a
minimum.
In addition, the beam limiting device features additional filters of: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 mm Cu which
corresponds to 6.5, 9.6, 12.6, 22 and 30 mm Al equivalent at 70 kV. One of these copper filters is automatically
selected by the system for each acquisition to optimize patient dose and image quality.
The value of the additional spectral filtration is permanently displayed in the Fluoro and Record window located at
the bottom of the Innova Digital screen.
The additional spectral filtration value is part of the Fluoro or Record techniques.
Dose Reduction Strategy allows two modes selection for the Fluoro Low Frame Rates, 15 fps and 7.5 fps: either
the "Balanced IQ/Dose" mode allowing up to 25% (with fluoro 15 fps) and up to 44% (with fluoro 7.5 fps) dose
reduction versus fluoro 30 fps or the "Max Dose Reduction" mode allowing up to 50% (with fluoro 15 fps) and up to
75% (with fluoro 7.5 fps) dose reduction versus fluoro 30 fps.
In both strategies 3.75 fps offers 50% dose reduction compared to 7.5 fps.
Dose for Low Detail mode is about 50% of Normal Detail mode for Fluoroscopy, Cardiac Record and
InnovaChaseTM (except for fluoroscopy around high reference dose (87 mGy/min, 43 mGy/min, 21 mGy/min)). Low
Detail mode in DSA, Bolus and 3DCT offers a smaller, but still significant dose reduction, see detailed data below.
Auto exposure preferences and fluoro low frame rates dose reduction strategy can be set independently in each
acquisition protocol at system installation.
Depending on system configuration and available options, several acquisition modes can be available.
• DSA mode: primary use for general angiography procedures.
• Cardiac mode: primary use for general cardiac procedures.
• InnovaChaseTM (Chase) mode: primary use for non subtracted Dynamic acquisition over any region of interest
(available on Frontal plane only).
• InnovaBreezeTM (Bolus) mode: primary use for subtracted lower limbs arteriogram (available on Frontal plane
only).
• Innova 3D (3D) mode / Innova CT (3DCT) mode: primary use for 3D reconstruction and display of any region of
interest (available on Frontal plane only).
6-1 Mode of Operation
6-1-1 Innova Digital
1 Record parameters display: record mode, detail level, frame rate, acquisition duration and X-ray/inject delay
Frontal plane record technique parameters display: kV, mA (peak for DSA and Bolus, otherwise: average),
ms
Lateral plane record technique parameters display: kV, mA (peak for DSA, otherwise: average), ms
2 Fluoro parameters display: fluoro mode, detail level and frame rate
Frontal plane fluoro technique parameters display: kV, mA
Lateral plane fluoro technique parameters display: kV, mA
Frame 30 fps, 15 fps, 7.5 fps, 3.75 30 fps, 15 5 fps 1 fps, 2 fps 30 fps 50 fps
rate 7.5 fps, 3.75 fps fps, 1.875 fps
(only for no sub fps, 1.0 fps,
fluoro) 0.5 fps
Selectable Without or 0.1 Without or Without or Without or 0.1 mm Cu Without or 0.1 0.3 mm Cu
added fil- mm Cu, 0.2 mm 0.1 mm Cu, 0.1 mm Cu, 0.1 mm Cu, mm Cu, 0.2 mm
ters auto- Cu, or 0.3 mm 0.2 mm Cu, 0.2 mm Cu, 0.2 mm Cu, Cu, or 0.3 mm
matically Cu or 0.3 mm or 0.3 mm or 0.3 mm Cu
applied Cu Cu Cu
Geometry
Source to Frontal Plane: 89 to 119 cm +/- 1 cm
image dis- Lateral Plane: 83.7 to 137.5 cm +/- 1 cm except in PA (88 to 118 cm)
tance
(SID)
Modes of Low, Normal Low, Normal Low, Nor- Low, Normal Low, Normal Low, Normal Low, Normal
operation mal
Default Normal/Low Normal/Low Normal/ Normal/Low Normal/Low Normal/Low Normal/Low
detail Low
in Adult/
Pediatric
mode
Loading Low or Normal: Low or Nor- Low or Low or Nor- Low or Normal: Low or Normal: Low or Nor-
factors 60 - 120 kV mal: Normal: mal: 50 - 125 kV 60 - 120 kV mal:
range af- 50 - 125 kV 60 - 120 kV 60 - 120 kV 60 - 120 kV
ter selec-
mA: Min: 0.0075 Normal mA: Normal mA: 100 - Normal mA: Normal mA: 1 - Normal mA:
tion of the
mA Average @ 41.7 - 1000 mA: 1 - 866 866 41.7 - 866 866 100 - 866
mode
3.75 fps, 2 ms
Low mA: Low mA: 1 Low mA: 41.7 - Low mA: 1 - 786 Low mA: 100 -
pw
41.7 - 500 - 681 500 786
Max: 31.2 mA
Average @ 30
fps, 10 ms pw
Highest See tables at No dose limits applied:
reference each Auto Expo-
Normal setting gives approx. 2 times dose than Low setting
dose (IRP sure Preference
= Inter-
ventional
Reference
Point)
Typical set of values in cardiac procedures
Diagnostic Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal
Interven- Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal
tional
Note: For 5 R receptor dose limited countries, refer to Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection
regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 630 / Dose to Patient for Single Plane / Receptor Dose
Limited Standard.
6-2-3 Radiation Data
Procedure for measuring dose rate.
Refer to the section: Generic Safety and Regulatory instructions for use for vascular systems.
WHEN MEASURING DOSE, ALWAYS DO A FLUORO RUN PRIOR TO THE RUN IN STEP1
(ACQUIRING TECHNIQUE FACTORS), OTHERWISE SPECTRAL FILTER SELECTION, AND
THUS THE MEASURED DOSE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCIBLE.
6-2-4 IQ Standard
Dose rate with 20 cm PMMA Configuration and Operating Settings
X-ray field Square of: 174 cm² Square of: Square of: 198 cm²
size at the 390 cm²
measuring
detector
Positioning of Distance between top of phantom and anticollision plate (airgap): 17 Phantom centered in isocen-
phantom cm ter
Note 1: For all data in this section, measurements are done in 2-steps: 1st step (technique factors acquisition) in
automatic mode with PMMA and table in; 2nd step - Dose measurement in manual mode, repeating the technique
factors for Frontal (or Lateral) plane only (single plane acquisition) without PMMA and table.
Note 2: In 3D/3DCT the 2nd step of the measurement method is different form other (2D) modes. The 1st step
(technique factors acquisition) is done at maximum SID (or at 108 cm SID), during a 3D/3DCT spin, when the
gantry is in PA position. 2nd step (dose measurement) is done with the dosemeter probe in isocenter on the table.
Note 3: IEC 601 conditions for all dose rate data are derived by applying a geometrical correction factor using the
inverse square law. For all acquisition modes except 3D/3DCT, the dose values without the correction factor of 1.4
correspond to the dose rates at US regulation conditions (21 Code Of Federal Regulation).
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) with 20 cm PMMA
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Austria, Denmark, Germany,
Switzerland, Luxembourg and New Zealand, please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory
Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 630 / Dose to Patient for
Single Plane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 30 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 82.4 kVp, 5.6 mA avg 78.0 kVp, 16.0 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 11.7 x 1.4 mGy/min 27.5 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 87.0 kVp, 3.0 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 9.8 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 7.1 x 1.4 mGy/min 17.5 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro Low Frame-Rate Dose Reduction Strategy selection
(Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 15 fps are the 50% of the 30 fps measured
values.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 81.0 kVp, 2.66 mA avg 81.8 kVp, 6.63 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 5.0 x 1.4 mGy/min 12.7 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro Low Frame-Rate Dose Reduction Strategy selection
(Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 7.5 fps are the 25% of the 30 fps measured
values.
Note: The dose rates at 3.75 fps in no sub fluoroscopy are the 50% of the dose rates of the 7.5 fps measured
values.
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy)
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Loading factors automatically selected 69.4 kVp, 67.16 mA avg (30 fps), 69.2 kVp, 128.6 mA avg (30 fps),
5.0 ms 7.0 ms
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 53.9 x 1.4 µGy/frame 102.8 x 1.4 µGy/frame
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 84.7 kVp, 312.4 mA peak, 47.0 92.5 kVp, 292.5 mA peak, 70.8 ms
ms PW PW
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 1.02 x 1.4 mGy/frame 1.79 x 1.4 mGy/frame
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: Data applicable to all frame rates lower than 7.5 fps.
Dose in DSA 7.5 fps (radiography) with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 84.9 kVp, 330.4 mA peak, 44.5 96.6 kVp, 291.2 mA peak, 50.0 ms
ms PW PW
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 1.02 x 1.4 mGy/frame 1.38 x 1.4 mGy/frame
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 78.3 kVp, 14.5 mA avg, 7 ms 78.3 kVp, 28.8 mA avg, 7 ms PW
PW
Dose rate at International Standardization 161.8 x 1.4 µGy/frame 318.3 x 1.4 µGy/frame
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors auto- 108.7 kVp, 188.1 mA 111.4 kVp, 280.0 mA 90.8 kVp, 500 mA 92.8 kVp, 700.9 mA
matically selected peak, 15.8 ms PW peak, 19.4 ms PW peak, 10.0 ms PW peak, 13.7 ms PW
Dose rate at Interna- 0.362 x 1.4 mGy/ 0.708 x 1.4 mGy/ 0.390 x 1.4 mGy/ 0.803 x 1.4 mGy/
tional Standardiza- frame frame frame frame
tion conditions (IEC
601)
Loading factors automatically 76.0 kVp, 37.9 mA avg, 6.8 ms PW 74.0 kVp, 84.8 mA avg, 7.0 ms PW
selected
Dose rate at US regulation con- 107 x 0.73 µGy/frame 227 x 0.73 µGy/frame
ditions (21 Code Of Federal
Regulation)
Dose rate at International Stan- 107 x 1.6 µGy/frame 227 x 1.6 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC
601)
Loading factors automatically 91 kVp, 67.4 mA avg, 7.0 ms PW 89.2 kVp, 154.8 mA avg, 7.0 ms PW
selected
Dose rate at US regulation con- 48.4 x 0.73 µGy/frame 104 x 0.73 µGy/frame
ditions (21 Code Of Federal
Regulation)
Dose rate at International Stan- 48.4 x 1.6 µGy/frame 104 x 1.6 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC
601)
Loading factors automatically 90.3 kVp, 52.6 mA avg, 7 ms PW 88.0 kVp, 123.7 mA avg, 7.0 ms PW
selected
Dose rate at US regulation con- 37.0 x 0.73 µGy/frame 80.3 x 0.73 µGy/frame
ditions (21 Code Of Federal
Regulation)
Dose rate at International Stan- 37.0 x 1.6 µGy/frame 80.3 x 1.6 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC
601)
Field of View 30 cm 20 cm 16 cm 12 cm
(nominal)
Mode of operation High Resolution 3DCT (Radiography) @ 50 fps (µGy/frame) (108 cm SID)
Geometry
Source to image dis- 102.5 cm Max SID Max SID, 108
tance (SID) cm
Distance of focal 67.5 cm 72 cm
spot to measuring
detector
X-ray field size at the Square of: 174 cm² Square of: 390 Square of: 198 cm²
measuring detector cm²
Positioning of phan- Distance between top of phantom and anticollision plate Phantom centered in isocenter
tom (airgap): 17 cm
Note 1: For all data in this section, measurements are done in 2-steps: 1st step (technique factors acquisition) in
automatic mode with PMMA and table in; 2nd step - Dose measurement in manual mode, repeating the technique
factors for Frontal (or Lateral) plane only (single plane acquisition) without PMMA and table.
Note 2: In 3D/3DCT the 2nd step of the measurement method is different form other (2D) modes. The 1st step
(technique factors acquisition) is done at maximum SID (or 108 cm SID), during a 3D/3DCT spin, when the gantry
is in PA position. 2nd step (dose measurement) is done with the dosemeter probe in isocenter on the table.
Note 3: IEC 601 conditions for all dose rate data are derived by applying a geometrical correction factor using the
inverse square law. For all acquisition modes except 3D/3DCT, the dose values without the correction factor of 1.4
correspond to the dose rates at US regulation conditions (21 Code Of Federal Regulation).
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) with 20 cm PMMA
The "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data below also apply to countries limited to 5 R/min in Fluoroscopy
(Luxembourg, New Zealand). These countries differ from other receptor dose limited countries only in the highest
reference doses. See Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations
Hazards for Innova IGS 630 / Dose to Patient for Single Plane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard / Highest
reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) for Luxembourg and New Zealand, limited to 5 R/min.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 30 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 89 kVp, 1.78 mA avg 81.0 kVp, 6.5 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 4.7 x 1.4 mGy/min 12.1 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 86.0 kVp, 1.41 mA avg 78.0 kVp, 5.06 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 3.3 x 1.4 mGy/min 8.3 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro Low Frame-Rate Dose Reduction Strategy selection
(Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 15 fps are the 50% of the 30 fps measured
values.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 83.0 kVp, 1.17 mA avg 77.5 kVp, 3.52 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 2.4 x 1.4 mGy/min 5.6 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro Low Frame-Rate Dose Reduction Strategy selection
(Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 7.5 fps are the 25% of the 30 fps measured
values.
Note: The dose rates at 3.75 fps in no sub fluoroscopy are the 50% of the dose rates of the 7.5 fps measured
values.
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) for all countries except Luxembourg and New
Zealand
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) for Luxembourg and New Zealand, limited to 5
R/min
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Frame- 30 fps Normal < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min
Rate (5 R/min) (5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
15 fps Normal < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
7.5 fps Normal < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
3.75 fps Normal < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Loading factors automatically select- 71.0 kVp, 43.7 mA avg (30 fps), 5 68.0 kVp, 116.3 mA avg (30 fps), 7 ms
ed ms PW PW
Dose rate at International Standard- 26.2 x 1.4 µGy/frame 59.5 x 1.4 µGy/frame
ization conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 83.9 kVp, 171.2 mA peak, 45.8 84.8 kVp, 314.6 mA peak, 47.2 ms
ms PW PW
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 0.54 x 1.4 mGy/frame 1.03 x 1.4 mGy/frame
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: Data applicable to all frame rates lower than 7.5 fps.
Dose in DSA 7.5 fps (radiography) with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 84.8 kVp, 157.7 mA peak, 47.3 84.8 kVp, 314.8 mA peak, 47.3 ms
ms PW PW
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 0.52 x 1.4 mGy/frame 1.03 x 1.4 mGy/frame
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors auto- 99.2 kVp, 226.4 mA 103.1 kVp, 280 mA 88.1 kVp, 500 mA 88.6 kVp, 734.1 mA
matically selected peak, 12.3 ms PW peak, 17.5 ms PW peak, 9.5 ms PW peak, 12.4 ms PW
Dose rate at Interna- 0.277 x 1.4 mGy/ 0.535 x 1.4 mGy/ 0.350 x 1.4 mGy/ 0.672 x 1.4 mGy/
tional Standardiza- frame frame frame frame
tion conditions (IEC
601)
Loading factors automatically 82.0 kVp, 26.6 mA avg, 4.8 ms PW 81.0 kVp, 40.2 mA avg, 7.0 ms PW
selected
Dose rate at US regulation con- 23.2 x 0.73 µGy/frame 70.7 x 0.73 µGy/frame
ditions (21 Code Of Federal
Regulation)
Dose rate at International Stan- 23.2 x 1.6 µGy/frame 70.7 x 1.6 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC
601)
Loading factors automatically 88.7 kVp, 29.3 mA avg, 3.3 ms PW 90.0 kVp, 43.6 mA avg, 4.9 ms PW
selected
Dose rate at US regulation con- 18.6 x 0.73 µGy/frame 29.8 x 0.73 µGy/frame
ditions (21 Code Of Federal
Regulation)
Dose rate at International Stan- 18.6 x 1.6 µGy/frame 29.8 x 1.6 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC
601)
Loading factors automatically 86.5 kVp, 24.6 mA avg, 3.3 ms PW 90.0 kVp, 33.4 mA avg, 4.6 ms PW
selected
Dose rate at US regulation con- 14.6 x 0.73 µGy/frame 22.9 x 0.73 µGy/frame
ditions (21 Code Of Federal
Regulation)
Dose rate at International Stan- 14.6 x 1.6 µGy/frame 22.9 x 1.6 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC
601)
Field of View 30 cm 20 cm 16 cm 12 cm
(nominal)
Mode of operation High Resolution 3DCT (Radiography) @ 50 fps (µGy/frame) (108 cm SID)
6-2-6 IQ Plus
For DSA, Bolus, and InnovaChase, all frame rates, please refer to measurements in Dose to Patient for IQ
Standard.
Dose rate with 20 cm PMMA Configuration and Operating Settings
Selectable Low 30 fps: 0.3 mm Low: 0.2 mm Cu Low: 0.2 mm Cu Low: 0.3 mm Cu
added filters au- Cu Normal: 0.2 mm Cu Normal: 0 mm Cu Normal: 0.3 mm Cu
tomatically ap- Normal 30 fps: 0.3
plied mm Cu
Low 15 fps: 0.3 mm
Cu
Normal 15 fps: 0.3
mm Cu
Low 7.5 fps: 0.3 mm
Cu
Normal 7.5 fps: 0.2
mm Cu
Geometry
Source to image 102.5 cm Max SID Max SID, 108 cm
distance (SID)
Distance of focal 67.5 cm 72 cm
spot to measur-
ing detector
X-ray field size at Square of: 174 cm² Square of: 198 cm²
the measuring
detector
Positioning of Distance between top of phantom and anticolli- Phantom centered in isocenter
phantom sion plate (airgap): 17 cm
Note 1: For all data in this section, measurements are done in 2-steps: 1st step (technique factors acquisition) in
automatic mode with PMMA and table in; 2nd step - Dose measurement in manual mode, repeating the technique
factors for Frontal (or Lateral) plane only (single plane acquisition) without PMMA and table.
Note 2: In 3D/3DCT the 2nd step of the measurement method is different form other (2D) modes. The 1st step
(technique factors acquisition) is done at maximum SID (or at 108 cm SID), during a 3D/3DCT spin, when the
gantry is in PA position. 2nd step (dose measurement) is done with the dosemeter probe in isocenter on the table.
Note 3: IEC 601 conditions for all dose rate data are derived by applying a geometrical correction factor using the
inverse square law. The values without the correction factor of 1.4 correspond to the dose rates at US regulation
conditions (21 Code Of Federal Regulation).
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) with 20 cm PMMA
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Austria, Denmark, Germany,
Switzerland, Luxembourg and New Zealand, please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory
Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 630 / Dose to Patient for
Single Plane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard.
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Japan, for the Low Dose preference,
please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing
Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 630 / Dose to Patient for Single Plane / IQ Standard. The only exception is Max
Dose Reduction 7.5 fps Low Dose preference which is already limited to 21.9 mGy/min when using "IQ Plus".
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Australia/WA, Australia/ACT,
Australia/QLD, Australia/VIC, please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use
/ Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 630 / Dose to Patient for Single Plane / IQ
Standard.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 30 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 71.0 kVp, 10.86 mA avg 70.5 kVp, 20.9 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 12.7 x 1.4 mGy/min 33.5 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 64.8 kVp, 10.4 mA avg 66.8 kVp, 25.0 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 8.4 x 1.4 mGy/min 22.6 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro Low Frame-Rate Dose Reduction Strategy selection
(Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 15 fps are the 50% of the 30 fps measured
values.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 69.1 kVp, 5.3 mA avg 65.0 kVp, 12.5 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 5.5 x 1.4 mGy/min 15.3 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro Low Frame-Rate Dose Reduction Strategy selection
(Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 7.5 fps are the 25% of the 30 fps measured
values.
Note: The dose rates at 3.75 fps in no sub fluoroscopy are the 50% of the dose rates of the 7.5 fps measured
values.
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy)
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Frame- 30 fps Normal < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min
Rate (10 R/min) (10 R/min)
Low < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 87.6mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min
(10 R/min) (10 R/min)
15 fps Normal < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min
(10 R/min) (5 R/min)
Low < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min
(10 R/min) (5 R/min)
7.5 fps Normal < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
3.75 fps Normal < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Loading factors automatically se- 74.3 kVp, 78.2 mA avg (30 fps), 5.0 73.3 kVp, 148.9 mA avg (30 fps), 7.0
lected ms ms
Dose rate at International Stan- 78.3 x 1.4 µGy/frame 143.9 x 1.4 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically 81.0 kVp, 40.4 mA avg, 7 ms PW 74.0 kVp, 84.8 mA avg, 7.0 ms PW
selected
Dose rate at US regulation con- 71.1 x 0.73 µGy/frame 228 x 0.73 µGy/frame
ditions (21 Code Of Federal
Regulation)
Dose rate at International Stan- 71.1 x 1.6 µGy/frame 228 x 1.6 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC
601)
Loading factors automatically 90.0 kVp, 104.8 mA avg, 7.0 ms PW 86.3 kVp, 243.6 mA avg, 7.0 ms PW
selected
Dose rate at US regulation con- 72.8 x 0.73 µGy/frame 146.5 x 0.73 µGy/frame
ditions (21 Code Of Federal
Regulation)
Dose rate at International Stan- 72.8 x 1.6 µGy/frame 146.5 x 1.6 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC
601)
Loading factors automatically 88.6 kVp, 84.3 mA avg, 7.0 ms PW 83.0 kVp, 222.2 mA avg, 7.0 ms PW
selected
Dose rate at US regulation con- 55.8 x 0.73 µGy/frame 118.2 x 0.73 µGy/frame
ditions (21 Code Of Federal
Regulation)
Dose rate at International Stan- 55.8 x 1.6 µGy/frame 118.2 x 1.6 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC
601)
Field of View dependence of Dose rate in fluoroscopy and dose in Dynamic Record/3D/3DCT with
20 cm PMMA
Field of View 30 cm 20 cm 16 cm 12 cm
(nominal)
Mode of opera- High Resolution 3DCT (Radiography) @ 50 fps (µGy/frame) (108 cm SID)
tion
Note 1: For all data in this section, measurements are done in 2-steps: 1st step (technique factors acquisition) in
automatic mode with PMMA and table in; 2nd step - Dose measurement in manual mode, repeating the technique
factors for Frontal (or Lateral) plane only (single plane acquisition) without PMMA and table.
Note 2: In 3D/3DCT the 2nd step of the measurement method is different form other (2D) modes. The 1st step
(technique factors acquisition) is done at maximum SID (or at 108 cm SID), during a 3D/3DCT spin, when the
gantry is in PA position. 2nd step (dose measurement) is done with the dosemeter probe in isocenter on the table.
Note 3: IEC 601 conditions for all dose rate data are derived by applying a geometrical correction factor using the
inverse square law. The values without the correction factor of 1.4 correspond to the dose rates at US regulation
conditions (21 Code Of Federal Regulation).
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) with 20 cm PMMA
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Austria, Denmark, Germany,
Switzerland, Luxembourg and New Zealand, please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory
Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 630 / Dose to Patient for
Single Plane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard.
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Japan, for the Low Dose preference,
please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing
Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 630 / Dose to Patient for Single Plane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard. The
only exception is Max Dose Reduction 7.5 fps Low Dose preference which is already limited to 21.9 mGy/min when
using "Receptor Dose Limited Plus".
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 30 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 61.0 kVp, 13.6 mA avg 66.1 kVp, 23.3 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 8.7 x 1.4 mGy/min 20.5 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 61.0 kVp, 10.2 mA avg 62.7 kVp, 21.2 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 6.5 x 1.4 mGy/min 15.1 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro Low Frame-Rate Dose Reduction Strategy selection
(Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 15 fps are the 50% of the 30 fps measured
values.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 62.0 kVp, 6.4 mA avg 67.2 kVp, 10.9 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 4.4 x 1.4 mGy/min 10.2 x 1.4 mGy/min
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro Low Frame-Rate Dose Reduction Strategy selection
(Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 7.5 fps are the 25% of the 30 fps measured
values.
Note: The dose rates at 3.75 fps in no sub fluoroscopy are the 50% of the dose rates of the 7.5 fps measured
values.
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy)
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Frame- 30 fps Normal < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min
Rate (10 R/min) (10 R/min)
Low < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 87.6mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min
(10 R/min) (10 R/min)
15 fps Normal < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min
(10 R/min) (5 R/min)
Low < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min
(10 R/min) (5 R/min)
7.5 fps Normal < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
3.75 fps Normal < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Loading factors automatically se- 69.1 kVp, 69.1 mA avg (30 fps), 5.0 69.1 kVp, 134.2 mA avg (30 fps), 7.0
lected ms ms
Dose rate at International Stan- 37.2 x 1.4 µGy/frame 72.7 x 1.4 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically 82.0 kVp, 26.5 mA avg, 4.8 ms PW 80.0 kVp, 52.2 mA avg, 7.0 ms PW
selected
Dose rate at US regulation con- 23.4 x 0.73 µGy/frame 59.4 x 0.73 µGy/frame
ditions (21 Code Of Federal
Regulation)
Dose rate at International Stan- 23.4 x 1.6 µGy/frame 59.4 x 1.6 µGy/frame
dardization conditions (IEC
601)
Field of View dependence of Dose rate in fluoroscopy and dose in Dynamic Record/3D with 20 cm
PMMA
Field of View 30 cm 20 cm 16 cm 12 cm
(nominal)
image quality.
6-3-2 Available Settings
Highest reference See tables at each Au- See tables at each Au- No dose limits applied: No dose limits applied:
dose (IRP = Interven- to Exposure Prefer- to Exposure Prefer-
Normal setting gives Normal setting gives
tional Reference ence ence
approx. 2 times dose approx. 2 times dose
Point)
than Low setting than Low setting
Typical set of values in cardiac procedures
Diagnostic Normal Normal Normal Normal
Interventional Normal Normal Normal Normal
Note: For 5 R receptor dose limited countries, refer to Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection
regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 630 / Dose to Patient for Biplane / Receptor Dose Limited
Standard.
6-3-3 Radiation Data
Procedure for measuring dose rate.
Refer to the section: Generic Safety and Regulatory instructions for use for vascular systems.
WHEN MEASURING DOSE, ALWAYS DO A FLUORO RUN PRIOR TO THE RUN IN STEP1
(ACQUIRING TECHNIQUE FACTORS), OTHERWISE SPECTRAL FILTER SELECTION, AND
THUS THE MEASURED DOSE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCIBLE.
6-3-4 IQ Standard
Dose rate with 20 cm PMMA Configuration and Operating Settings
Note 1: For all data in this section, measurements are done in 2-steps.
1st step - Recording of technique factors for the Frontal (or Lateral) plane during the biplane acquisition, with
PMMA and table in the beam and full collimation at the smallest FOV on the Lateral (or Frontal) plane.
2nd step - Dose measurement in manual mode, repeating the technique factors for Frontal (or Lateral) plane only
(single plane acquisition) without PMMA and table.
Note 2: IEC 601 conditions for all dose rate data are derived by applying a geometrical correction factor using the
inverse square law. The values without the correction factor of 1.4 correspond to the dose rates at US regulation
conditions (21 Code Of Federal Regulation).
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) and roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy (radioscopy) with 20 cm
PMMA
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Austria, Denmark, Germany,
Switzerland, Luxembourg and New Zealand, please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory
Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 630 / Dose to Patient for
Biplane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 25 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 82.3 kVp, 4.4 mA avg 78.0 kVp, 13.1 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 8.96 x 1.4 mGy/min 21.8 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 82.1 kVp, 4.3 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 12.26 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 8.72 x 1.4 mGy/min 22.3 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 87 kVp, 3.2 mA avg 80 kVp, 10.9 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 7.7 x 1.4 mGy/min 19.9 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 82.6 kVp, 4.1 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 10.6 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 8.3 x 1.4 mGy/min 19.3 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro/Roadmap/Subtracted Fluoroscopy Low Frame-Rate
Dose Reduction Strategy selection (Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 15 fps
are the 60% of the 25 fps measured values.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 81.0 kVp, 2.8 mA avg 80.7 kVp, 7.9 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 5.5 x 1.4 mGy/min 14.8 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose rates at 3.75 fps in no sub fluoroscopy are the 50% of the dose rates of the 7.5 fps measured
values.
Dose rate in roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 80.0 kVp, 3.0 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 7.1 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 5.6 x 1.4 mGy/min 13.0 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro/Roadmap/Subtracted Fluoroscopy Low Frame-Rate
Dose Reduction Strategy selection (Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 7.5 fps
are the 30% of the 25 fps measured values.
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) and roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy
(radioscopy)
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Frame- 25 fps Normal < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min
Rate (10 R/min) (10 R/min)
Low < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min
(5 R/min) (5 R/min)
15 fps Normal < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min
(10 R/min) (5 R/min)
Low < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
7.5 fps Normal < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
3.75 fps Normal < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Loading factors automatically select- 69.5 kVp, 53.7 mA avg (25 fps), 5 69.0 kVp, 107.4 mA avg (25 fps), 7
ed ms ms
Dose rate at International Standard- 52.1 x 1.4 µGy/frame 101.7 x 1.4 µGy/frame
ization conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 85.2 kVp, 314.5 mA peak, 46.2 97.9 kVp, 282.0 mA peak, 58.6 ms
ms PW PW
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 1.03 x 1.4 mGy/frame 1.63 x 1.4 mGy/frame
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 85.2 kVp, 314.5 mA peak, 46.2 97.9 kVp, 282.0 mA peak, 58.6 ms
ms PW PW
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 1.03 x 1.4 mGy/frame 1.63 x 1.4 mGy/frame
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: Data applicable to all frame rates lower than 3.75 fps.
Field of View dependence of Dose rate in fluoroscopy/roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy and dose in
Dynamic Record/DSA with 20 cm PMMA
Field of View 30 cm 20 cm 16 cm 12 cm
(nominal)
Note 1: For all data in this section, measurements are done in 2-steps.
1st step - Recording of technique factors for the Frontal (or Lateral) plane during the biplane acquisition, with
PMMA and table in the beam and full collimation at the smallest FOV on the Lateral (or Frontal) plane.
2nd step - Dose measurement in manual mode, repeating the technique factors for Frontal (or Lateral) plane only
(single plane acquisition) without
without PMMA and table.
Note 2: IEC 601 conditions for all dose rate data are derived by applying a geometrical correction factor using the
inverse square law. The values without the correction factor of 1.4 correspond to the dose rates at US regulation
conditions (21 Code Of Federal Regulation).
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) and roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy (radioscopy) with 20 cm
PMMA
The "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data below also apply to countries limited to 5 R/min in Fluoroscopy
(Luxembourg, New Zealand). These countries differ from other receptor dose limited countries only in the highest
reference doses. See Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations
Hazards for Innova IGS 630 / Dose to Patient for Biplane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard / Highest reference
doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) for Luxembourg and New Zealand, limited to 5 R/min.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 25 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 89.0 kVp, 1.5 mA avg 81.0 kVp, 5.4 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 4.1 x 1.4 mGy/min 10.4 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 89.3 kVp, 1.5 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 5.5 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 4.2 x 1.4 mGy/min 10.0 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 86.0 kVp, 1.5 mA avg 78.0 kVp, 5.7 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 3.6 x 1.4 mGy/min 9.6 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 86.0 kVp, 1.5 mA avg 81.0 kVp, 4.9 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 3.6 x 1.4 mGy/min 9.3 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro/Roadmap/Subtracted Fluoroscopy Low Frame-Rate
Dose Reduction Strategy selection (Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 15 fps
are the 60% of the 25 fps measured values.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 83.0 kVp, 1.2 mA avg 77.9 kVp, 3.9 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 2.6 x 1.4 mGy/min 6.5 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose rates at 3.75 fps in no sub fluoroscopy are the 50% of the dose rates of the 7.5 fps measured
values.
Dose rate in roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 86.4 kVp, 1.0 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 3.4 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 2.5 x 1.4 mGy/min 6.3 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro/Roadmap/Subtracted Fluoroscopy Low Frame-Rate
Dose Reduction Strategy selection (Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 7.5 fps
are the 30% of the 25 fps measured values.
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) for all countries except Luxembourg and New
Zealand
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Frame- 25 fps Normal < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min
Rate (10 R/min) (10 R/min)
Low < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min
(5 R/min) (5 R/min)
15 fps Normal < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min
(10 R/min) (5 R/min)
Low < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
7.5 fps Normal < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
3.75 fps Normal < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) for Luxembourg and New Zealand, limited to 5
R/min
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Loading factors automatically select- 71 kVp, 35.1 mA avg (25 fps), 5 ms 68.0 kVp, 96.1 mA avg (25 fps) 7 ms
ed
Dose rate at International Standard- 25.1 x 1.4 µGy/frame 59.0 x 1.4 µGy/frame
ization conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 81.3 kVp, 223.6 mA peak, 41.9 85.3 kVp, 314.1 mA peak, 48.5 ms
ms PW PW
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 0.59 x 1.4 mGy/frame 1.07 x 1.4 mGy/frame
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 81.3 kVp, 223.6 mA peak, 41.9 85.3 kVp, 314.1 mA peak, 48.5 ms
ms PW PW
Dose rate at International Standardiza- 0.59 x 1.4 mGy/frame 1.07 x 1.4 mGy/frame
tion conditions (IEC 601)
Note: Data applicable to all frame rates lower than 3.75 fps.
Field of View dependence of Dose rate in fluoroscopy/roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy and dose in
Dynamic Record/DSA with 20 cm PMMA
Field of View 30 cm 20 cm 16 cm 12 cm
(nominal)
6-3-6 IQ Plus
For DSA Normal/Low, all frame rates, please refer to measurements in Dose to Patient for IQ Standard.
Dose rate with 20 cm PMMA Configuration and Operating Settings
Note 1: For all data in this section, measurements are done in 2-steps.
1st step - Recording of technique factors for the Frontal (or Lateral) plane during the biplane acquisition, with
PMMA and table in the beam and full collimation at the smallest FOV on the Lateral (or Frontal) plane.
2nd step - Dose measurement in manual mode, repeating the technique factors for Frontal (or Lateral) plane only
(single plane acquisition) without PMMA and table.
Note 2: IEC 601 conditions for all dose rate data are derived by applying a geometrical correction factor using the
inverse square law. The values without the correction factor of 1.4 correspond to the dose rates at US regulation
conditions (21 Code Of Federal Regulation).
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) and roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy (radioscopy) with 20 cm
PMMA
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Austria, Denmark, Germany,
Switzerland, Luxembourg and New Zealand, please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory
Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 630 / Dose to Patient for
Biplane / Receptor Dose Limited Standard.
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Japan, for the Low Dose preference,
please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing
Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 630 / Dose to Patient for Biplane / IQ Standard. The only exception is Max
Dose Reduction 7.5 fps Low Dose preference which is already limited to 21.9 mGy/min when using "IQ Plus".
For "Dose to Patient" and "Variation of factors" data with country settings Australia/WA, Australia/ACT,
Australia/QLD, Australia/VIC, please refer to the corresponding data in Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use
/ Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 630 / Dose to Patient for Biplane / IQ Standard.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 25 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 71.0 kVp, 8.3 mA avg 69.5 kVp, 26 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 9.8 x 1.4 mGy/min 27.9 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 82.5 kVp, 4.7 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 12.9 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 9.5 x 1.4 mGy/min 23.5 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 64 kVp, 12.3 mA avg 68.6 kVp, 22.4 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 9.8 x 1.4 mGy/min 23.1 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 81.9 kVp, 4.1 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 10.7 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 8.1 x 1.4 mGy/min 19.5 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro/Roadmap/Subtracted Fluoroscopy Low Frame-Rate
Dose Reduction Strategy selection (Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 15 fps
are the 60% of the 25 fps measured values.
Dose rate in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 68.0 kVp, 6.7 mA avg 66.5 kVp, 11.2 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 6.7 x 1.4 mGy/min 15.3 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose rates at 3.75 fps in no sub fluoroscopy are the 50% of the dose rates of the 7.5 fps measured
values.
Loading factors automatically selected 80.0 kVp, 2.9 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 7.3 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 5.4 x 1.4 mGy/min 13.3 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro/Roadmap/Subtracted Fluoroscopy Low Frame-Rate
Dose Reduction Strategy selection (Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 7.5 fps
are the 30% of the 25 fps measured values.
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) and roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy
(radioscopy)
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Loading factors automatically select- 74.6 kVp, 61.3 mA avg (25 fps) 5 73.2 kVp, 122.5 mA avg (25 fps) 7
ed ms ms
Dose rate at International Standard- 74.5 x 1.4 µGy/frame 140.8 x 1.4 µGy/frame
ization conditions (IEC 601)
Field of View 30 cm 20 cm 16 cm 12 cm
(nominal)
Note 1: For all data in this section, measurements are done in 2-steps.
1st step - Recording of technique factors for the Frontal (or Lateral) plane during the biplane acquisition, with
PMMA and table in the beam and full collimation at the smallest FOV on the Lateral (or Frontal) plane.
2nd step - Dose measurement in manual mode, repeating the technique factors for Frontal (or Lateral) plane only
(single plane acquisition) without PMMA and table.
Note 2: IEC 601 conditions for all dose rate data are derived by applying a geometrical correction factor using the
inverse square law. The values without the correction factor of 1.4 correspond to the dose rates at US regulation
Loading factors automatically selected 61.0 kVp, 11.2 mA avg 65.2 kVp, 21.6 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 7.3 x 1.4 mGy/min 18.4 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 83.0 kVp, 3.4 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 9.4 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 7.0 x 1.4 mGy/min 17.3 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 61.0 kVp, 10.4 mA avg 63.6 kVp, 19.5 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 6.8 x 1.4 mGy/min 15.0 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Loading factors automatically selected 83.0 kVp, 3.2 mA avg 82.0 kVp, 7.5 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 6.6 x 1.4 mGy/min 14.9 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro/Roadmap/Subtracted Fluoroscopy Low Frame-Rate
Dose Reduction Strategy selection (Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 15 fps
Loading factors automatically selected 61.0 kVp, 7.4 mA avg 68.1 kVp, 11.0 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 4.8 x 1.4 mGy/min 11.0 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose rates at 3.75 fps in no sub fluoroscopy are the 50% of the dose rates of the 7.5 fps measured
values.
Dose rate in roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy (radioscopy) at 7.5 fps with 20 cm PMMA
Loading factors automatically selected 80.4 kVp, 2.4 mA avg 80.0 kVp, 5.6 mA avg
Dose rate at International Standardization 4.4 x 1.4 mGy/min 10.2 x 1.4 mGy/min
conditions (IEC 601)
Note: The dose data above correspond to the default Fluoro/Roadmap/Subtracted Fluoroscopy Low Frame-Rate
Dose Reduction Strategy selection (Balanced IQ/Dose). If Max Dose Reduction is used, the dose rates in 7.5 fps
are the 30% of the 25 fps measured values.
Highest reference doses in fluoroscopy (radioscopy) and roadmap/subtracted fluoroscopy
(radioscopy)
Innova Biplane system is a dual C-Arm type of Fluoroscope (21 CFR 10.20.30 (3) (b)).
Frame- 25 fps Normal < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min
Rate (10 R/min) (10 R/min)
Low < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min
(10 R/min) (10 R/min)
15 fps Normal < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min
(10 R/min) (5 R/min)
Low < 87.6 mGy/min < 194.7 mGy/min < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min
(10 R/min) (5 R/min)
7.5 fps Normal < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 43.8 mGy/min < 97.4 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
3.75 fps Normal < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Low < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min < 21.9 mGy/min < 48.7 mGy/min
(2.5 R/min) (2.5 R/min)
Loading factors automatically select- 69.2 kVp, 55.2 mA avg (25 fps) 5 69.2 kVp, 108.9 mA avg (25 fps), 7
ed ms ms
Dose rate at International Standard- 35.5 x 1.4 µGy/frame 70.9 x 1.4 µGy/frame
ization conditions (IEC 601)
Field of View 30 cm 20 cm 16 cm 12 cm
(nominal)
reduced by the system to this limiting level (in Fluoro, Roadmap, and Subtracted Fluoroscopy modes only.)
6-6 Dose to Patient in Canada/Ontario
Vertical 1 meter
6-7-2 Frontal Gantry in Vertical position - Dose at 1.5 meter from ground
Lateral 1 meter
6-7-4 Frontal Gantry in Lateral position - Dose at 1.5 meter from ground
Note: Lateral Gantry in Lateral position has a similar map.
Units: Relative Air Kerma: µGy/Gy.cm2
Note:
1 µGy/Gy.cm2 = 0.01 µGy/µGy.m2
1 µGy/µGy.m2 = 100 µGy/Gy.cm2
Distances: Radius at 1, 2 and 3 meter
6-7-5 Biplane Frontal and Lateral Gantry at isocenter - Dose at 1 meter from ground
Units: Relative Air Kerma: µGy/Gy.cm2
Note:
1 µGy/Gy.cm2 = 0.01 µGy/µGy.m2
1 µGy/µGy.m2 = 100 µGy/Gy.cm2
50% radiation emitted on each plane, frontal & lateral
Distances: Radius at 1, 2 and 3 meter
Biplane 1 meter
6-7-6 Biplane Frontal and Lateral Gantry at isocenter - Dose at 1.5 meter from ground
Units: Relative Air Kerma: µGy/Gy.cm2
Note:
1 µGy/Gy.cm2 = 0.01 µGy/µGy.m2
1 µGy/µGy.m2 = 100 µGy/Gy.cm2
50% radiation emitted on each plane, frontal & lateral
Distances: Radius at 1, 2 and 3 meter
X-ray should be disabled whenever they are not necessary to prevent the possibility of
irradiation being emitted through the inadvertent actuation of an irradiation switch.
Press on the X-ray disable button on the touchscreen or the digital screen (monitoring bar) to disable/re-enable
X-ray.
The button is lit when X-ray are disabled (refer to Innova Digital / Innova Digital Screen / Monitoring Bar / X-ray
Disable Button).
In case of obvious X-ray emission (audible signal and/or red light signal on) without image on the live display, the
user shall perform the following actions:
• First, to release the footswitch.
• Second, if X-ray are still emitted, to depress the "RESET" button on the Innova console until the system resets.
• Third, if X-ray are still emitted, to switch off the Power Distribution Box (PDB) by turning to OFF the RED PDB
switcher on the system cabinet, in the technical area.
6-11 Dosimetric Calibration
To maintain the calibrations of all dosimetric indications, the "mR/mAs" calibration procedure shall be strictly made
following the Periodic Maintenance (PM) interval for that calibration (6 months). (Refer to the Logbook).
6-12 Application Mode and Service Mode are not exclusive
NEVER MAKE X-RAY WITH A PATIENT ON THE TABLE, IF THE REFERENCE DISPLAY
LISTS THE FOLLOWING:
"CALIBRATION" IN PLACE OF "PROTOCOL NAME"
"SERVICE" IN PLACE OF "EXAM TYPE"
THAT MEANS THAT THE SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY SET FOR APPLICATION AND THOSE ACQUISITION
PARAMETERS MIGHT BE INADEQUATE.
6-13 Leakage Radiation
The maximum operating factors (leakage technique factors) of the Innova IGS 630 are: Fluoro, SID max, 120 kV,
mA current corresponding to 10 R (87.6 mGy) (typically 16 to 18 mA for a new Tube).
In these conditions, the typical leakage radiation of the radiation source assembly measured is: 0.45 mGy (52
milliroentgens) in 1 hour at one meter in any direction from the diagnostic source assembly composed of:
• X-ray Tube Performix 160A.
• Beam Limiting Device (Collimator) AF DSA 01.
6-14 Spectral Filtration
Spectral filtration is added filtration that is inserted between the X-ray tube source and the patient in order to
harden the beam and reduce the soft radiation. The harder the beam, the better the penetration of the anatomy
allowing the X-ray photons to exit the patient and reach the digital detector. The spectral filters also absorb the
softer radiation so that it never reaches the patient and keeps the skin dose radiation and absorbed dose to a
minimum.
In addition, the beam limiting device features three additional filters of: 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3 mm Cu which corresponds
to 6.5, 9.6, 12.6 mm Al equivalent at 70 kV. One of these copper filters is automatically selected by the system for
each acquisition to optimize patient dose and image quality.
The value of the additional spectral filtration is permanently displayed in the Fluoro and Record window located at
the bottom of the Innova Digital screen.
The additional spectral filtration value is part of the Fluoro or Record techniques.
THE INTERRUPTION OF THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY TO THE EQUIPMENT DURING ITS USE
COULD LEAD TO A HAZARDOUS SITUATION. THE EQUIPMENT MAIN POWER SUPPLY
MUST BE PROVIDED THROUGH AN UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) AT
FACILITY LEVEL OR USING THE FLUORO UPS OPTION, OR THROUGH A STAND-BY
GENERATOR. REFER TO SECTION APPENDIX - TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS / SYSTEM
LINE VOLTAGE WITHOUT FLUORO UPS FOR THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INPUT LINE.
Functions maintained in Equip- Equipment with Fluo- Equipment with institu- Equipment with institu-
case of power supply ment ro UPS option tional stand-by genera- tional uninterruptible
main failure tor3 power supply3
Preservation of stored im- Yes Yes Yes Yes
ages
Availability of fluoroscopy No Yes1* After boot2 Yes
2
Availability of record No No After boot Yes
1 2
Availability of equipment No Yes After boot Yes
motion
1
: Functions remain available until batteries are unloaded. At least 5 minutes of fluoroscopy are available if the
batteries are fully loaded.
2
: When the power supply is restored by the generator, the system needs to be powered-on following the procedure
available in the instruction for use.
3
: Refer to section Appendix - Technical Publications / System Line Voltage without Fluoro UPS for the
characteristics of the input line.
*
: On configurations with Large Display Monitor Option, the images display is guaranteed on the backup monitors
only.
7-4 System Recovery after a power Cut
• Overview
The Innova System provides an automatic shutdown for the power cut of more than 500 ms. An UPS
(Un-interruptible Power Supply) delivers power to the DL and the RTAC to make this shutdown clean.
• System restart
After the power down, the Innova System will restart after the user or the electrician rearms the main circuit and
the ON button depressed on the Innova Console.
• Power cut during X-ray
If the power cut occurs during X-ray, sometimes the access to the last exam is prohibited (error message:
"Database inconsistency"), then to recover the full system functionality you need to push and save all the
accessible exams and perform a disk cleanup (logged as DL Service Program/tool/DLTool/patientcleanup).
DISK CLEANUP ERASES ALL THE EXAMS. BE SURE YOU HAVE PUSHED THEM ALL.
7-5 Emergency Procedure for Image Recovery or System Lock Up with 19" monitors
There may still be a residual risk of:
• One system lock up every 1 000 patients.
• One X-ray exposure sequence interrupted every 10 000 records.
Handle Emergency or at risk procedures with precaution.
7-6 Emergency Procedure for Image Recovery or System Lock Up with Large Display
Option
There may still be a residual risk of:
• One system lock up every 1 000 patients.
• One X-ray exposure sequence interrupted every 10 000 records.
• The Large Display option may experience power cut separately to the Innova system.
Handle Emergency or at risk procedures with precaution.
LATENCY IS DEFINED AS THE TIME LAG BETWEEN THE OPERATOR ACTION AND THE
DISPLAY OF THAT ACTION ON THE MONITOR. THIS LAG VARIES DEPENDING ON THE
ACQUISITION FRAME RATE.
• ABOUT 200 MS FOR FRAME RATES OVER 15 FPS.
• ABOUT 850 MS FOR FRAME RATE OF 1.9 FPS.
THE OPERATOR SHOULD BE AWARE OF THESE LATENCY DATA IN THE JUDICIOUS CHOICE OF
EMBOLIC AGENTS USED DURING INTERVENTIONS (I.E., POLYMERIZATION TIME).
There is a residual risk of a frozen Image being displayed on the live display if a failure occurs, this has never been
observed though . If X-ray has been interrupted during Fluoro or Record, a Frozen image may remain displayed on
the live display. The X-ray on indicator is active, "X-ray acquisition in progress message" is displayed, and the
X-ray on light remains on. Special precautions should then be taken for all interventional procedures and
manipulation.
7-8 Control of transfer of data to an archiving system
Innova System does not feature archiving but provides capability to connect an archiving system. So, not being an
archiving system, Innova ensures the control of transfer of the data to the archiving system.
The control of transfer is ensured by:
• the double confirmation before deletion of an item if this one is not successfully transferred,
• the network queue.
In the network queue items selected for archive are flagged using the following statuses:
• ACTIVE: The data transfer is in progress; only one item is flagged as "ACTIVE" in the queue.
• PENDING: The data transfer is waiting to be performed; multiple items can be flagged as "PENDING".
• FAILED: The data transfer was not completed due to an error ("FAILED"). The user shall re-transfer the item.
An item may be a patient, an exam, a sequence or a photo.
If the data was successfully transferred, the item is removed from the network queue. An empty queue means that
all items were successfully transferred.
In case of successful transfer, the DL guarantees that the transfer occurred with no data loss, but the DL does not
give any guarantee that the data has been successfully archived on the receiving system, it is recommended that
the user checks that the data is correct on the receiving system before deleting it from DL.
7-9 SID Failure - Degraded mode
In case of SID failure, the following message is displayed on the in-room monitor:
SID failure, Collimation activated. To raise detector, use pink button
If this message appears on the in-room monitor, user has to move the detector towards its highest position in using
the emergency back-out button (1) placed on the detector as shown above. X-rays are available even if the error
message is shown, applied x-ray parameters ensures minimal dose to the user and the patient.
7-10 Prevent Unnecessary Interruption of a Procedure Arising from a Collision
Note: Different measures have been implemented to prevent unnecessary interruption of a procedure arising from
a collision. At obstacle approach:
• The gantry slows down (half speed).
• Warning icons are displayed on live display.
• An optional audible signal warns the operator of an imminent close collision.
7-11 Automatic Exposure Control
The procedure to verify the Automatic Exposure Control is available in the DVD SM "Innova 2121-IQ, 3131-IQ
Biplane Cardiovascular Imaging System, Innova IGS 620, Innova IGS 630" (Functional Checks Tabs/CHK0063 -
ABC Stabilization Point Checks). Apply this Job Card.
7-12 Lead Shield Positioning
SPECIAL ATTENTION MUST BE TAKEN WHEN MOVING THE LEAD SHIELD CLOSE TO THE
PATIENT DURING A PROCEDURE. ALWAYS VERIFY FIRST THAT THE CATHETER CANNOT
BE ACCIDENTALY WITHDRAWN FROM THE PATIENT BEFORE MOVING THE LEAD SHIELD.
7-13 Degraded Mode
The management of error messages is designed such way than:
• In case of problem related to the Frontal plane only, the error message is displayed on the Frontal live display.
• In case of problem related to the Lateral plane only, the error message is displayed on the Lateral live display.
• In case of problem related to both planes, the message is displayed on both Frontal and Lateral live displays.
All error messages are also always displayed at the bottom of the control room digital screen.
When the frontal or the lateral plane is indicated as not available, always select the opposite plane. The system
should operate in degraded mode on the available plane.
7-14 Risk of confusion between live Fluoro images and automatic replay of stored
Fluoro images
1 - ADJUST THE TABLE HEIGHT AND MOVE THE TABLE TOP TOWARD FOOT END SIDE FOR BEST
PATIENT ACCESS.
2 - ACTIVATE THE POSITIONER DISABLE BUTTON TO ENSURE THAT NONE OF THE TABLE AND GANTRY
AXIS WILL MOVE.
Involuntary mechanical shocks on the Smart Box joysticks may produce unwanted
positioner motion and cause injuries. In case the Smart Box needs to be removed from the
table, always leave it in an area where its joysticks are protected from shocks.
WHILE CLAMPING TSUI ON RAIL (ON THE TABLE SIDE, ON THE CART OR ON THE
REMOTE STAND), IT IS IMPORTANT TO DOUBLE CHECK THAT TSUI IS CORRECTLY
CLAMPED ON BOTH ITS LATERAL SIDES. THERE IS A RISK OF TSUI FALL, UNWANTED
TABLE AND GANTRY MOTION AND INJURY WHEN THE TSUI IS NOT CORRECTLY
CLAMPED.
Upper side
Lower side
Bodily fluids may damage internal components if they are allowed inside the equipment.
Use drapes, if necessary, to protect equipment when performing procedures.
If you are performing a procedure where draping is necessary, you can choose among the following solutions. You
can contact your local GE representative for more information on how to order these solutions.
9-1-1 Equipment (image receptor, X-ray tube-collimator assembly, Smart Handle, Smart Box, Table Side Status
Control, Innova Central touch screen)
Image Receptor
Smart Handle
Smart Box
9-1-2 Accessories
3D Mouse Box
10 Symbols
Symbols used on the vascular systems and in its accompanying documents are shown and explained in this
section.
• Audio/Visual Indications
• Special Notices
• X-ray Tube
• Power ON and OFF
• Type B applied part
• Electrical Class
• Electrical Current
• Ground
• Collimator
• Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Maximum Patient Weight
• Table Head Extender
• Table end rail maximum load
• Footswitch
• Smart Handle/Smart Box/Table Side Status Control
• Innova Console
• Application
• Grid Out
• Acquisition
• Status Icons
• Remote Stand (Option)
• Tableside Cart (Option)
• Patient Browser Network Status Icons
• Electronic Operator Manual
• X-ray LED
• Filtration
• Bolus Handle
• Product identification
• Emergency Back-Out
10-1 Audio/Visual Indications
This table provides a summary of the major audio/visual indications provided by the console.
Note: * The behavior may change depending on country selection. Refer to Safety and Regulatory Instructions for
Use / Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient in Japan or Safety and
Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 630 / Dose to
Patient in Japan for more detail.
Buzzer Kit: Allows transmission of all audio indications in the exam room.
• The loudness of the loudspeaker was adjusted at installation. Contact your GE Service Representative for any
further modification.
• For cleaning, unplug the power source before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
• Do not attempt to open covers or to service any part of the speaker yourself.
Fluoroscopy and Radioscopy audible signals may be configured. Push Fluoro icon or Record icon in monitoring bar
to open the sound configuration window:
The following settings are available for Fluoroscopy and Radioscopy. By default at installation, the system is
configured with a short beep for Fluoroscopy and a continuous tone for Radioscopy.
Note for Japan: As described in Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use / Protection regarding Ionizing
Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 620 / Dose to Patient in Japan or Safety and Regulatory Instructions for Use /
Protection regarding Ionizing Radiations Hazards for Innova IGS 630 / Dose to Patient in Japan, the usage of
special high level Fluoroscopy mode is indicated permanently on the Reference in room monitor by the annotation
"Normal" and by a permanent audible signal. Therefore, Fluoro and Record beep settings do not apply in this
special mode.
Note: With the continuous tone setting, slower frame rates will sound like a beep signal.
Fluoroscopy and Radioscopy sound can be selected from the respective drop-down menu:
Extra caution should be taken if the Fluoro or Record sound is set to "None". Inadvertent
x-ray activation and unknowingly activating the footswitch will not be detectable by an
audible signal because the sound will be deactivated.
10-2 Special Notices
Class II Equipment. Protection against electrical shock does not rely on basic insulation
only, but in which additional safety precautions such as double or reinforced insulation
are provided. There is no provision for protective earthing or reliance upon insulation
conditions.
10-8 Ground
10-9 Collimator
Move the table top toward the foot end and center it
laterally over the table base before performing a CPR
procedure
10-14 Footswitch
Brake release
This sticker is located on the back side of each Table Side User Interface
(TSUI). Do not place TSUI on the floor. Unwanted table or gantry motion
could be activated.
10-17 Application
Displayed on left side of the live display to show that the displayed image is a
live fluoroscopic image.
Displayed on left side of the live display during a fluoro performed in Auto Fluo-
rostore mode.
Displayed on left side of the live display to show that the displayed image is a
recorded image.
Displayed on live display to show that the displayed image is the frozen last flu-
oroscopic image.
Displayed on live display to show that the displayed image, previously record-
ed, is reviewed.
Displayed on left side of the live display to show that a mask is available for the
Roadmap fluoro.
Displayed on the left side of the live display to show the system is in Blended
Roadmap and the selected percentage of vessel visibility
30% Displayed on left side of the live display to show the selected level of landscape
for Subtracted or Roadmap fluoro.
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed im-
age is a previously recorded image reviewed in Play mode Forward nominal
speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed im-
age is a previously recorded image reviewed in Play mode Forward half speed
(review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed im-
age is a previously recorded image reviewed in Play mode Forward high speed
(review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed im-
age is a previously recorded image reviewed in Play mode Backward nominal
speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed im-
age is a previously recorded image reviewed in Play mode Backward half
speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed im-
age is a previously recorded image reviewed in Play mode Backward high
speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed im-
age is a previously recorded image reviewed in Pause mode (frozen image)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed im-
age is a previously stored fluoroscopic image reviewed in Play mode Forward
nominal speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed im-
age is a previously stored fluoroscopic image reviewed in Play mode Forward
half speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed im-
age is a previously stored fluoroscopic image reviewed in Play mode Forward
high speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed im-
age is a previously stored fluoroscopic image reviewed in Play mode Backward
nominal speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed im-
age is a previously stored fluoroscopic image reviewed in Play mode Backward
half speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed im-
age is a previously stored fluoroscopic image reviewed in Play mode Backward
high speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed im-
age is a previously stored fluoroscopic image reviewed in Pause mode (frozen
image)
Displayed on left side of the live display to show that an ECG signal is being
detected
Source to Image Distance (SID)
Table Height displays the distance it is above or below isocenter of the system
Displayed on left side on the live display, in the Geometry area, to show that
the anti-scatter grid has been removed and is not in the X-ray beam.
10-19 Acquisition
Displayed at the bottom of the control room console to show that a fluoroscopic
or record acquisition is in progress
Displayed on the right side of the right side of the reference display to show
that disk space is still available.
Displayed on the right side of the right side of the reference display to show
that disk starts to be full.
Blinking icon displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that
disk is near to be full.
Displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that disk is full.
Displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that at least 50% of
heat units are still available in the X-ray tube.
Displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that available heat
units in the X-ray tube are between 30% and 50%.
Blinking icon displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that
available heat units in the X-ray tube are below 30%.
Displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that the maximum
heat units are reached in the X-ray tube.
Displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that the Fluoro is
ready (enabled).
Displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that the Fluoro is
not available (disabled).
Displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that the Record is
ready (enabled).
Displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that the Record is
not available (disabled).
This sticker is located close to the middle of each rail. No more than 13 kg on
each rail.
This sticker is located at the base of the Tableside Cart. No more than 50 kg for
overall weight on the base of the Tableside Cart.
The below icons appear in the Network Status column of the Patient, Exam, Sequence and Photo Browser.
Network Status refers to the consolidated transfer status of all the network activities in the DICOM network.
Network activity in Innova includes:
(a) DICOM Worklist
(b) DICOM MPPS
(c) DICOM Image Push
(d) DICOM Image Storage commitment
(e) DICOM Dose Structured Report Push
(f) DICOM Dose Structured Report Storage commitment
Sending Some network activity is in-progress Recommended not to perform a delete operation.
If deletion is still required, the system will provide warn-
ings and perform the deletion operation after user’s con-
firmation.
Archiving Archival is in-progress (Image or Dose This activity can take some time. Depends on the
Structured Report) Archiving station setup.
Recommended not to perform a delete operation.
If deletion is still required, the system will provide warn-
ings and perform the deletion operation after user’s con-
firmation.
Information Some network activity did not take Recommended to place the mouse over the icon to read
place (or) all the network activities and perform the action required.
completed but the patient exam is still
Recommended not to perform a delete operation.
active.
Completed All network activities completed. Can be safely deleted.
Failed Some network activity failed. Recommended to place the mouse over the icon to read
and perform the action required.
Recommended not to perform delete operation.
Symbol indicating that the Instruction For Use (Operator Manual) is sup-
plied in electronic format. It is located on the L-arm.
X-ray ready
10-26 Filtration
Bolus button
Table Speed
Indicates the manufacturer's catalogue number so that the medical device can be
identified.
Indicates the manufacturer's serial number so that a specific medical device can be
identified.
Frontal Positioner This symbol indicates that emergency back out button should be pressed in
order to move detector to its highest position; the detector lift speed is faster
than normal, in the indicated direction.
Lateral Positioner
2 Doses parameters
There are different types of dose depending on where and how the measurement is taken and if the measurement
is for the patient or the detector dose.
2-1 Incident dose
The incident dose is the dose measured in the middle of a radiation field on the surface of a body or a phantom.
However, it is only measured at this point if there is no body in the path of the X-ray beam. Thus, there is no scatter
radiation from the body during this measurement. When radiation strikes a substance, there is always a certain
scattering of radioactive particles. This is comparable to light striking a glass surface; a certain portion of the light is
always reflected.
The unit used to measure the incident dose is joules per kilogram, and is known as "Gray" where 1 Gray (Gy) = 1
J/kg. The former unit used to measure the incident dose was the "Rad", and using this unit, 1 Rad (rd) = 0.01 Gy,
or 1 Gy = 100 rd. But because today's doses are generally very small, they are usually described using the unit
"mGy", that is, 0.001 Gy.
Incident dose = the dose measured on the intended surface of the patient, but without the presence of the
patient
The System International unit (SI unit) used to measure the incident dose is the Gray, where 1 Gy = 1 J/kg
measured dose
required time
The SI unit used to measure the dose rate is Gray per second: (Gy/s) or in usual unit (mGy/min).
2-6 Dose-area product
The dose-area product is a measurement of the amount of radiation that the patient absorbs. It is usually measured
behind the multi-leaf collimator, that is, on the side of the patient where the radiation enters the body, by attaching
a measuring device in front of the X-ray tube and passing a beam through it. The dose-area product is independent
of the distance between the X-ray tube and the measuring device because the further away from the X-ray tube
this measurement is taken, the more the size of the device increases, and the dose itself decreases (see diagram).
The dose to the patient can be calculated from the dose-area product, the size of the measuring device, and the
The SI unit used to measure the dose-area product is the Gray * meter² (Gy*m²) or in usual unit cGy*cm² or
Gy*cm².
Dose-area product
The dose-area product at 50 cm from X-ray tube is just as great as dose-area for 100 cm or 200 cm, because the
size of the measuring device increases with greater distance to the X-ray tube. But the dose itself decreases with
greater distance to the tube. Thus the dose-area product is the same at each position if the size of the measuring
device enables it to detect all of the radiation.
2-7 Body dose and effective dose
The body dose is the comprehensive concept for the organ or partial-body dose equivalent and the effective dose.
In the practical application of radiation protection, however, local and individual doses are monitored, because body
doses cannot be measured directly. The Radiation Protection Regulations therefore use the concept of effective
dose, in which all the individual doses to the irradiated organs or parts of the body are multiplied by a factor and
then added together. The resulting value may not exceed the dose limit for the effective dose that a patient is
allowed to receive.
Body dose = sum of all organ or partial-body doses
Effective dose <= patient dose limit
The SI unit used to measure the body dose and the effective dose is the sievert, where 1 sievert = 1 Sv = 1
Joule/kilogram = 1 Gray
Point should average out as long as the interventional procedure is composed of multiple views. When the
interventional procedure is limited to one or a few views, the possibility of error in estimating the absorbed dose to
the skin may be higher. However, even under worse case conditions, errors should be less than a factor of two.
Of course, most of this error can be eliminated by assessing the position of the patient and calculating the
appropriate correction factor.
In general, the dose amounts to 1/x². Therefore, if you double the detector-to-target distance, you will need four
times as much radiation to achieve the same image blackening.
A Skin Spacer may be used to assure a minimum distance of 380 mm to the patient's skin. If you positioned the
patient too close, this would lead to excessive skin dose radiation to the patient; thus, increasing the distance
between the X-ray tube and patient helps to reduce the amount of skin dose radiation to the patient. For example,
the exposure rate is approximately 1.5 times greater at 305 mm from the focal spot to the patient than 380 mm.
4-2 Distance between the patient and the detector
The detector should be kept as close to the patient as possible for all exposures. This helps the Innova system to
select the lowest optimal technique factors to visualize the anatomy properly. When the distance between the
patient and the detector is excessive, not only is the magnification increased but so are the technique parameters
which could lead to a poor image that is too gray and flat losing small vessel detail.
4-3 Collimation
Collimation brings about a genuine dose reduction and also produces better image quality. Collimation is performed
using collimators (multi-leaf collimators or iris diaphragms) that are attached directly in front of the X-ray tube.
Collimation at the target is the most effective radiation protection for the patient and personnel, because it narrows
The anti-scatter grid is located between the patient and the Revolution Digital Detector. It is the most effective
method of reducing scattered radiation. The grid absorbs a portion of the scattered radiation in its lead plates.
This absorbed dose therefore does not reach the Revolution Digital Detector, even though it has already passed
through the patient. Thus, the use of an anti-scatter grid leads to an increase in the dose, because the amount of
radiation that reaches the Revolution Digital Detector, is not reduced until it has passed through the patient: if the
anti-scatter grid is used, the patient must be exposed to a higher dose of radiation in order for the minimum dose to
reach the Revolution Digital Detector. But, we are not talking about excessive amounts of increased dose and one
needs to understand the benefits as well as the trade offs of using a grid. In cardiac procedures, the chest area of
the patient , where the X-ray beam has to penetrate, is the largest portion of the patient as well as some patients
are over weight and present a challenge to imaging to begin with. Then add steep angles for the views of the heart,
and you have fairly high techniques as compared with the rest of the body. If there was no grid used, all the
secondary scatter exiting the patient would reach the detector as well as the primary beam. The scatter has no
usefulness for creating a good image so the grid helps to eliminate it before it can affect the overall image quality.
We can differentiate between individual anti-scatter grids using their grid ratios. This is the relationship between the
height of the plates to the distance from each other.
The greater the grid ratio, the greater the grid's effect. Thus, the required dose increases with the grid ratio. The
typical grid ratio is 14:1 for the Innova Systems.
4-6 Record and Fluoro mode selections
The Innova System provides the user with two Record modes and two Fluoroscopy modes. The Low selection for
each will use lower dose to the receptor while providing lower patient skin dose. The image quality of the Low mode
may be compromised because of the patient's size or the steepness of the angle. In that case, the Normal mode
should be used. Neither mode will increase the skin dose to the patient beyond the allowed limit of the country.
When possible, change the entry point of the beam in order to reduce the local dose to the patient. For long
interventional procedures, this will help to reduce any potential of skin burns to the patient.
4-7 Frame rates
In Record mode, try to keep the frame rate at the lowest value compatible with the medical requirement. Frame
rates are set depending on the blood flow of the vessel and or the movement of the anatomy. In addition, the
shorter the length of the sequence and the fewer sequences acquired will help to reduce the total exam dose to the
patient.
4-8 Field of View
There are four Field of Views available on the Innova Systems. Even though the detector doesn't need additional
dose to create an optimal image, there is a slight increase of dose to the receptor to minimize the noise seen in the
image. Even though this dose increase is minimal, using the largest Field of View with the least amount of
magnification will assure the least amount of dose used.
4-9 Radiation filtration / hardening
The quality of the X-ray also plays a great role in the size of the administered dose. X-ray radiation normally has
so-called "hard" and "soft" particles, that is, particles with a lot of energy and particles with little energy. Hard
particles are better for the patient, because they pass through the body. Soft particles, by contrast, get caught
inside the body because they are too weak to pass through and out of it. Therefore, it is primarily soft radiation that
creates unnecessary exposure to the patient. For this reason, copper and aluminum are used as filters in front of
the X-ray tube. The soft radiation is caught in the filter plates, and the remaining radiation emerging from the filter is
"harder". This additional filtration can also reduce the dose to the patient without diminishing image quality,
because in any case only the "hard" rays reach the Revolution Digital Detector.
radiation, the intensity of the radiation per unit mass is reduced by a factor of four.
For the greatest safety, stay as far from the source of radiation as possible. When the tube is positioned under the
table the patient helps to protect the staff. Radiation travels in a straight line. Don't stand where the tube is pointing
towards you, but behind the X-ray tube if possible. Also, any distance six feet (1.83 m) or more away from the X-ray
source and patient is considered safe.
There is a significant zone surrounding the table that identifies proximity to the radiation source. Included in the
significant area is the tableside area where the Physician stands to perform the procedure. All equipment within this
zone 1.5 m around the patient are medical components (table, positioner, monitors, injector, radiation protection
shield, etc.) that must be in compliance with medical device regulation.
5-1-2 Shielding
Any material placed between you and the source of X-ray radiation will absorb some of the radiation, thus reducing
its intensity. The more material with the greatest density will absorb more radiation. High atomic number materials
such as lead, are the most useful for absorbing X-rays. Depending on the energy of the X-rays, only 1 or 2 mm of
lead will reduce the radiation dose by a factor of more than 100.
Shielding can come in many forms. Lead aprons and protective devices such as lead gloves, glasses, thyroid
shields are also effective in limiting occupational exposure dose. When working near the X-ray equipment other
objects can be placed in between you and the radiation. An eye and thyroid lead window shield, a lead radiation
shield mounted on the table or equipment, or a mobile stand shield. Of course, the best shielding is standing
behind lead window panels and lead walls outside the angiographic room.
Proper shielding cannot eliminate X-ray, but it can reduce the quantity to an acceptable level.
5-2 General Precautions
1. Stay as far away as possible from the source of radiation. Know the path of the primary beam and work as far
from it as possible.
7 Smart Fluoro
Fluoroscopy is performed at low dose compared to record and inherently shows more noise. Quantum noise is a
direct function of the quantity of X-rays. At a given level of clinically acceptable noise, dose reduction can be
achieved either by at least two methods: Slowing the pulsing rate or advanced digital processing of successive
frames acquired with low dose pulsed fluoroscopy.
Fast (30 fps) pulsed fluoroscopy uses short, high intensity pulses to better freeze motion in the image. It is also
possible to skip pulses, filling the "gap" with previous image. This reduces the quantity of X-rays used and results in
less dose per image. When you reduce the pulse rate, the inherent temporal averaging performed by the human
visual system is less effective and images may look a bit noisier at lower frame rate. This can be compensated by
increasing dose per frame appropriately, yet achieving dose saving in reduced frame rate mode to the extent
possible. The images may appear slightly jerky at lower frame rates. Innova systems offer reduced pulse rate
option during fluoroscopy.
An alternative method of lowering dose is to digitally process images, by averaging several successive images into
one. This allows the use of the same X-rays more than once. This is equivalent to more photons to the image, for
the same patient dose. Using image processing, the temporal averaging effect of the eye is thus further enhanced.
During digital processing, moving objects have to be treated differently to avoid blurring. GE has a unique and
patented technique called Smart Fluoro for effective temporal averaging of frames. The algorithm effectively
discriminates moving object edges from the background and reduces noise and improving image quality.
7-1 Benefits of LIH
Last Image Hold (LIH) provides an image in between the live fluoro images to use as a reference image and
eliminates the need for extended fluoro exposures
7-2 Spectral Filtration
Spectral filtration is added filtration that is inserted between the X-ray tube source and the patient in order to
harden the beam and reduce the soft radiation. The harder the beam, the better the penetration of the anatomy
allowing the X-ray photons to exit the patient and reach the digital detector. The spectral filters also absorb the
softer radiation so that it never reaches the patient and keeps the skin dose radiation and absorbed dose to a
minimum. The Innova Systems have automatic spectral filtration that appropriately inserts either 0.1 mm, 0.2 mm,
0.3 mm, 0.6 mm or 0.9 mm of copper (depending on system) into the fluoroscopy or record exposure if needed.
7-3 Tabletop
The material from which the tabletop is constructed is also significant for the required dose, because the tabletop is
penetrated by the radiation and weakens it before it reaches the image intensifier. Therefore, if at all possible the
tabletop should not contain any material that strongly weakens the radiation or absorbs it well, such as lead or
metals in general. Carbon fiber has proven to be the best material for X-ray system tabletops because its radiation
absorption is minimal and the tabletop can take a great amount of stress; today a tabletop is expected to be able to
support a patient weighing up to 204 kg or 450 pounds.
8 Special Case
8-1 Pediatrics
Because children have a greater sensitivity to radiation than adults, special conditions apply to pediatric radiology.
When possible, an attempt should be made to avoid X-ray examinations altogether and to use alternative
procedures. But when X-rays can not be avoided, there are a few basic practices that can be used to minimize the
dose to a child.
For infants up to 1 year old anti-scatter grid can be removed for acquisitions performed at Field of View smaller
than 20 cm.
Collimation to the specific area of interest is still the first choice of reducing dose to a child.
And when possible, it is especially important to use a gonad shield.
For access to specific dose settings for pediatrics in Innova Systems, select a protocol on the DL console where
the name contains ‘peds’ or ‘pediatrics’ (see Innova Digital / How to select an Acquisition Protocol).
For details about how the system optimizes the exposure techniques and how it complies with regulation about
dose settings for pediatrics, (SV-Richtlinie, point about Tabelle I 1, Kinder KB25 < 0.2 µGy/s and the alternative
application note E21), please refer to Appendix “Dose settings for pediatrics in Innova systems” or the following
article:
Barry Belanger, John Boudry: Management of pediatric radiation dose using GE fluoroscopic equipment. Pediatr
Radiol (2006) 36 (Suppl 2): 204–211.
9 Legal Provisions
In many countries or states, by means of rules, guidelines or regulations, lawmakers have contributed to improving
radiation protection for patients and medical personnel; after all, medical exposure to radiation is the single largest
source of radiation exposure among the general population. On an international level, guidelines are laid down by
the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). Many of the rules, guidelines or regulations are
governed by the ALARA concept (As Low As Reasonably Achievable), meaning the production of a diagnostically
relevant image at minimum possible dose.
The DFP replaces the analog image intensifier (II), camera optics, pickup tube or CCD camera, and analog to
digital converters. It therefore provides the first full digital imaging chain. Because it replaces the components that
degrade image quality with a DFP detector, it can capture information with minimal loss. The result is improved
image quality.
The Innova IGS 620, Innova IGS 630 is using the same Digital Flat-Panel detector (DFP) of 21 cm or 31 cm on the
Frontal and on the Lateral plane validated in the 2100-IQ/3100-IQ product.
1 Imaging Chain
Conventional Cardiac Imaging Chain with Image Intensifier
• The digital detector receives the X-rays transmitted through the patient
The Revolutionary Digital Detector replaces everything but the X-ray tube and patient.
As you can see, there is a reduction of the total number of parts that make up the digital versus the analog imaging
chain. Image quality can be affected by each component in the chain. Not only are there fewer parts that can fail,
but fewer to optimize. An image chain is only as good as it's weakest link. Note that at each stage in this process,
the X-ray signal is degraded to some extent, even if the individual components are optimized for the application. As
a result, typically less than 40% of the original image information is available for use in image production.
Because of its high Detective Quantum Efficiency (DQE), it has the potential to capture over 80% of the original
image information. And it equips the user with a wide range of post-processing tools to further improve that signal -
including many that can be applied automatically.
The operation:
intensities, as well as very high contrast resolution to permit the display of thousands of shades of gray. In fact,
that's one of the digital X-ray's great advantages over conventional imaging systems. Digital X-ray detectors can
successfully image areas that might be under or over exposed.
When testing very low dose acquisition modes, it is recommended to use 0.1mm Pb thick phantoms such as:
phantom 07-541 (typ 41) of thickness 0.1 mm Pb, and groups 0.6 to 3.4 lp/mm.
6-2 Detector spatial resolution vs. Modulation Transfer Function (MTF)
An imaging system's ability to render the contrast of an object as a function of object detail is traditionally
expressed as its Modulation Transfer Function (MTF).
But MTF is normally measured under ideal laboratory conditions, using high contrast objects and high dose while
minimizing scatter radiation and noise. Therefore, it is not a reliable indicator of performance in real clinical
situations. MTF can be useful for film-based systems that have no post processing, but doesn't apply with digital
systems that can achieve any desired MTF through the use of post processing features.
On the other hand, spatial resolution can be tested in clinical conditions using a representative level of dose, of
patient absorption and level of noise on the image.
Spatial resolution is the preferred way to measure how well individual objects can be rendered by an imaging
system.
6-3 Detector spatial resolution performances
All measurements are done without PMMA.
Acceptance criteria in DSA mode (IQ Standard)
The detector spatial resolution performances of the Innova IGS Systems also answer to country regulations.
Detector spatial resolution acceptance criteria per modes for Germany
Note: With Innova IGS 620 and 630 systems, biplane fluoro performed at 25 fps on the 12 cm Field of View is not
compliant with the French Quality Control protocol of November 2006 and shall not be used.
Detector spatial resolution acceptance criteria in fluoroscopy for Italy and Spain
Detector spatial resolution acceptance criteria for Australia VIC and QLD
7 Radiation Dose
Reducing radiation dose is another potential advantage of digital detectors. A detector with high DQE has the
potential to deliver significant object detectability improvement at the equivalent dose, or to permit object
detectability comparable to film's at a reduced dose. Or to say it another way, high DQE allows acquisition of the
same image quality at a lower dose, or better image quality at the same dose. Now the cardiologist can choose
between superior image quality or dose savings to the patient or staff. For example, the doctor may not need the
same image quality for a diagnostic study and can choose a setting that will allow for lower dose. But if the
procedure develops into an interventional procedure, the doctor can then select a different setting allowing for
superior image quality for placing the balloon or stent.
In addition, with the development of AutoEx, allows for the selection of the optimal exposure technique for the
patient size and the level of contrast and sharpness desired. This allows for the entire procedure to be viewed with
the same image quality throughout no matter what angle or Field of View (magnification). In addition during
fluoroscopy, GEHC uses a dynamic fluoro noise reduction (FNR) algorithm that adjusts depending on the size of
the patient and the level of noise seen in the image. On small to average size patients, the system is rarely pushed
to the maximum technique or dose limit. But for large patients and steep angles, that is a different story. In the US,
the skin dose radiation that the patient can receive during fluoroscopy is 10R/min. But many countries are reducing
that limit to 5R/min. As we have already discussed, the less Signal (dose) you have the more noise in the image
you have. To counteract that, the dynamic FNR will adjust to provide for a smoother more contrasty fluoroscopy
image when the dose is limited or at the maximum amount allowed.
2 System Components
Availability of configurations may vary according to the country regulatory registration.
2-1 Basic Components
• Innova LC Positioner and Lateral Positioner (including Gantries, control cabinets)
• Innova IGS 620: Angio Table Omega V or Cardiac Table Omega IV (all with mattress included)
• Innova IGS 630: Angio Table Omega V (with mattress included)
• Table Side Controls: Smart Box or Smart Handle, Table Side Status Control (TSSC)
• Dual footswitch with table unlock
THE USE OF THE ACCESSORY, TRANSDUCER OR CABLE WITH INNOVA IGS 620 OR
INNOVA IGS 630 OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN INCREASED
EMISSIONS OR DECREASED IMMUNITY OF THE INNOVA IGS SYSTEM.
Availability of options may vary according to configuration and to the country regulatory registration.
• Monitor suspension
• Wall-mount suspension
• Diamentor (This option is not available for China)
• Table head extender
• Table foot extender
• Patient Head Holder
• IV pole and mount
• Arm board with pad
• Fluoro UPS
• Innova In-room 3D Mouse
• Large Display Monitor, Cabinet and UPS
• Image Monitors
• TSUI options: Smart Handle, Smart Box, second Smart Box, second Smart Handle, second TSSC, Remote
TSSC
• Omega Table Foot end rail
• Second Footswitch with cover
• Remote Stand
• Tableside Cart
• Software:
– InnovaBreezeTM
– InnovaSpinTM
– Innova 3D
– Innova Subtracted 3D
– Innova CT HD
– Stentviz
– InnovaSense patient contouring
– Innova OneTouchQA
– Stenosis Analysis Application
– Ventricular Analysis Application
– Fluoro Sub/NoSub simultaneous display
– Blended Roadmap
– ECG Acquisition Package
(*) These options are delivered with their own instructions for use. Refer to them before any use.
Note: Refer to Innova IGS 620, Innova IGS 630 Operator Manual (This manual) for the information related to the
use of the Tableside Cart on how to configure the Table Side User Interfaces (TSUIs) when using the Tableside
Cart.
2-3 Option Connection
Some options need to connect a ground cable for equalizing potential on Omega table (Injectors...), refer to item 1.
Omega table provides a specific connector to synchronize injectors, refer to item 2.
3 Innova Console
4 General Specifications
Specifications may be subject to change without modification in the behavior of the system.
4-1 Generator
Specifications apply to generator independently from tube association and system applications.
• Peak power
Maximum peak power: 100 kW (may be limited, depending on the mode or application)
• Average power
Average power is intended to be the average power computed in a wide time frame, greater than one hour.
Maximum average power: 3.2 kW (may be limited, depending on the mode or application)
• Range of high frequency used by the high-voltage generator: 20 kHz - 60 kHz
• kV-mA range
kV from 40 kV to 125 kV
Maximum mA: 1000 mA
• Large focus
Maximum mA: 1000 mA
Maximum power: 100 kW
• Small focus
Maximum mA: 400 mA
Maximum power: 48 kW
• Compressed focus
Maximum mA: 200 mA
Maximum power: 16 kW
4-2 Gantry
Horizontal center resolution (not less than); (lp/mm) 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Horizontal center resolution (not less than); (lp/mm) 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Vertical center resolution (not less than); (lp/mm) 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25
Horizontal center resolution (not less than); (lp/mm) 1.25 2.5 2.5 2.5
Horizontal center resolution (not less than); (lp/mm) 1.25 2.5 2.5 2.5
Vertical center resolution (not less than); (lp/mm) 0.83 1.25 1.25 1.25
1 X-ray Indicator
2 Audible Signals
3 System Reset
4 ON/OFF
5 X-ray Timer Reset
6 Auto inject ON/OFF
Whenever the Innova System Main power has been removed with the wall main circuit breaker, turning ON the
Innova will require additional steps.
• Verify the wall emergency button is unlocked.
• Switch ON the wall main circuit breaker, if needed.
• Go to the technical room where the Power Distribution Box (PDB) and the UPS stand.
• Verify the PDB emergency button is unlocked.
• Verify the Power failure test button is on "normal" position.
• For PDB (CE):
– Close the disconnecting switch S5 (Item 3), then the breaker DM6 (Item 2), then DM1 (handles in the vertical
position) (Item 1), if needed.
1 DM1
2 DM6
3 S5
4 Emergency Power Off Button (EPO)
5 Power failure test button
6 Pilot lamp H1
7 Pilot lamp H2
8 Pilot lamp H3
1 PL1
2 PL2
3 PL3
4 PL5
5 PDB OFF
6 Emergency Power Off Button (EPO)
7 PDB start button
8 Power failure test button
9 PL4
– Wait for 20 seconds then ensure that the pilots lamps PL1 (Item 1), PL2 (Item 2) and PL3 (Item 3) are lit on.
– Wait for 30 seconds that the PDB provides power to the UPS cabinet.
– Push the PDB start button (Item 7), then ensure that the pilots lamps PL5 (Item 4) is lit on.
• Ensure that UPS Cabinet front panel (Item 1) is activated.
• Wait for 15 seconds and push the UPS ON button (Item 2). Hold it on for 5 seconds.
• A message "UPS is starting..." is displaying on UPS front panel. Then ensure that UPS power on indicator (Item
3) is lit on.
1 X-ray ON Indicator
2 Audible Signals
- X-ray timer
- X-ray on
3 System RESET
4 System ON-OFF
5 X-ray Timer Reset
6 Auto Inject ON/OFF
No selection is allowed during Record or Fluoro acquisition. Only Monitoring Bar can be opened by clicking on one
of the monitoring icon.
2-1 Monitoring Bar
The monitoring bar consists of the seven icons, which provide information about the state and availability of the
following functions: ECG Signal, Disk Space, Heat Units, X-ray Timer, Fluoro, Record, X-ray disable button.
ECG Status Disk Space Sta- Heat Units Sta- X-Ray Timer Fluoro Ready Record Ready X-ray Disable
Button tus Button tus Button Status Button Icons Icons Button
Disk space informations refer to each plane separately and show the remaining disk space per plane.
When it is not possible anymore to acquire images on one plane, the corresponding Record Ready icon switches to
orange color.
In case of biplane acquisition, it could happen that only the frontal Record Ready icon switches to orange color. A
fast way to continue the procedure could be to select Lateral plane only, for which some remaining disk space is
still available.
Note: Always check that enough disk space is available on both plane before starting a procedure.
2-1-3 Heat Units Status
Click on the Heat Units Status button to display Heat Units Information.
Click on the X-ray Timer Status button to display the elapsed X-ray time.
Note: The icon is still yellow after the 10 min continuous X-rays in all countries but Italy.
This timer counts the cumulated time while the fluoro footswitch is depressed.
Note: For US only (Compliance to 21 CFR 10.20.32), this timer counts the total cumulated time while the Fluoro or
Record foot/hand switch is depressed.
2-1-5 Fluoro / Record Ready
Click on the Fluoro Ready Icons to display: Click on the Record Ready Icons to display:
Each function shall have 3 states: plane not selected, enable and disable. The color shall use yellow, green and
orange.
• Yellow Color means related plane is not selected.
• Green Color means related plane is READY (enable) for X-ray - Fluoro and / or Record.
• Orange Color means X-ray (disable) not available on related plane (End Exam, disk full, Over limit Heat
Units...).
2-1-6 X-ray Disable Button
The X-ray button allows disabling or enabling X-rays, outside an acquisition, by pressing the button.
The X-ray button has three states:
• INACTIVE state: during an acquisition, the button is inactive:
iLinq: Access to direct interactive communication with GEHC via In Site Connection.
Service: Access to a panel of menus such as Quality Assurance Program (QAP), InnovaSpin Parameters,
configuration and Service...
When selecting Service, a pop up window opens:
Fill in the patient information. Patient Name and Identification are required fields. If they are left blank, an error
message appears.
• Last -First Names.
• Identification number.
• Date of birth.
• Sex.
• Height/weight.
• Other Patient ID
• Physician Name (this is a list box).
• Select the Exam Type (this is a list box).
• Select [Apply] to create patient and return to Patient Browser.
• Select [Cancel] to cancel patient entry.
• Select [Start Exam] to begin a procedure.
Note: If the Innova system is connected to a Patient Monitoring/Scheduling/Reporting system, the Start Exam
information is also sent to that system using the DICOM "MPPS in progress" message.
In case of test acquisitions needed, select the "Test Patient" on top right of the menu. Patient Last Name and
Patient Identification fields will be automatically filled with "Test GE" information.
information that has been entered for a procedure. Also, it allows the modification of this information.
• New and editable fields will appear and can be modified while the original patient information is still shown on
the left side.
Note: If the patient information was retrieved from a worklist, it cannot be modified and the patient and identification
fields will remain grayed out. Only information manually typed in can be modified.
• Click on [Apply] to accept the changes.
• Click on [Cancel] to exit with no changes.
• Click on [Start Exam] to begin the procedure.
The protocols are classified inside categories. The list of protocols is organized in a 2 levels hierarchy.
A folder list displays and selects protocols.
5-1 List of Categories
Find below the list of categories available:
Abdomen
Cardiac & Combo
Chest
EP DoseSense
Head
Lower Limbs
Pediatrics
Upper Limbs
Vascular
X-Ray Quality Test
Depending on local regulation, the large footswitch cover may be mandatory. In option, a second footswitch can be
installed in control room. In this case, it is recommended to install the large cover on the footswitch located in
remote position.
The second footswitch that can be installed in control room is different from the primary footswitch installed in exam
room. They shall not be inverted.
Footswitch includes user activation of:
1 Biplane Fluoro
2 Lateral Fluoro
3 Frontal Fluoro
4 Record
5 Table Top Longitudinal and Lateral Brakes Release
Depending on system configuration, the biplane fluoro pedal can be located at right or left side of the lateral fluoro
pedal.
Frontal, Lateral and Biplane record activation is done through the same pedal. Frontal/Lateral/Biplane selection is
made at touchscreen or console.
Do not use the footswitch cover as a foot rest or stand on it. The cover may brake and lead
to uncontrolled X-ray.
Footswitch for exam room and footswitch for control room are different. Do not invert.
Note: Fluoro UPS usage requires the system to be powered-on: Fluoro UPS is not available for system boot.
In case of main power failure, the Innova system is suddently unavailable.
With the use of the Fluoro UPS, all functionalities of the Innova system, except Record acquisition, are still
available and secured for 5 minutes.
Note: Biplane Fluoro is not available while the Innova system is running under Fluoro UPS.
- THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED. THE BATTERY CHARGE DURATION TIME IS ABOUT 8 HOURS.
- A REGULAR MAINTENANCE CHECK IS ENSURED BY PERIODIC PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (REFER
TO YOUR SERVICE CONTRACT)
In case of main power failure, the Innova system will automatically switch to UPS mode within 2 s maximum.
The message "Powered with UPS" displayed at bottom of the live display will inform users that the Innova system
is working under UPS.
Note: In case of main power failure during a Record acquisition, the acquisition will be aborted but already acquired
images will be saved on the image disk.
While Innova system is running under UPS mode:
• When less than 3 minutes of UPS power are available, the message "!!! 3 min before X-ray inhibit. UPS low.
Secure patient (1.9)" is displayed on the live display for 1 min.
• When less than 2 minutes of UPS power are available, the message "!!! 2 min before X-ray inhibit. UPS low.
Secure patient (1.9)" is displayed on the live display for 1 min.
• When less than 1 minute of UPS power are available, the new message "!!! 1 min before X-ray inhibit. UPS low.
Secure patient (1.9)" is displayed on the live display for 40 s.
If the main power is back before the UPS battery is discharged, the Innova system automatically switches off from
UPS mode within 2 s maximum.
In case of main power recovery during a fluoro acquisition, the message "Power restored. Release fluoro for full
functionality" is displayed. The Innova system will switch off from UPS mode only after the end of the fluoro in
progress.
Notes:
Regular Preventive maintenances are required to ensure the availability of the fluoro UPS option. In addition, the
UPS device has the ability to detect cases of undercharged batteries and some failure conditions of the UPS.In
both cases, the message "!! Exam interruption risk if power is lost. UPS failure. Call Service (2.15)" will be
displayed.
This message will be cleared if the batteries are recharged, or if the UPS failure condition disappears. Note that if
the operator presses the Mute button on the UPS, this message will also disappear while the error condition
remains and will remain unnoticed until the next UPS automatic test. It is therefore important to contact GE service
when pressing the Mute button on the fluoro UPS.
• If the Innova system does not recover full acquisition functionality after the main power is restored, reselect the
protocol in use and resume.
• All Maintenance and Service of the UPS must be performed by qualified personnel only.
• In case of UPS storage for more than 3 months, recharge UPS battery every 3 months to prevent any battery
damage.
• The Innova Digital screen by selecting the No Sub tab in the Fluoro window.
• The Innova Central touch screen by pressing the No Sub button on the Fluoro tab.
• The Table Side Status Control (TSSC).
The fluoro icon is displayed on the left side of the live display during fluoro to show that the displayed
FOV - TSSC
The FOV can be changed when the system is in idle, or dynamically during fluoroscopy without releasing the pedal.
This provides the clinician improved flexibility and workflow on the Innova IGS 620 and Innova IGS 630. The
default FOV is 20 cm for Innova IGS 620 and 30 cm for Innova IGS 630.
Note: For Innova IGS 620 and IGS 630 systems used in France, larger FOV than 12 cm must be selected when
performing 25 fps biplane fluoro to be compliant with the French Quality Control protocol of November 2006.
7-2 Fluoro Detail
There are two settings Low and Normal that can be selected on the Innova Digital screen (see Illustration Fluoro
Detail - Innova Digital Screen) and on the Innova Central touch screen (see Illustration Fluoro Detail - Innova
Central touch screen).
Note: The level of fluoro detail selected is always displayed with the fluoro parameters on the reference display
while under Ready for Exam.
Note: The level of fluoro detail selected is common for both Frontal or Lateral plane.
7-4 Fluorostore
Use the [Store] button located on the TSSC (see Illustration Fluorostore - TSSC - Item 15) to enable storage and
looping display of the last 450 frames of the fluoro just performed.
In case of Biplane Fluoro, the last 450 frames will be stored for each plane (2 x 450 frames).
Fluorostore - TSSC
Depending on the Fluoro frame rate used, the Fluorostore function allows to store up to:
• 15 s of fluoro when performed at 30 fps.
• 18 s of fluoro when performed at 25 fps.
• 30 s of fluoro when performed at 15 fps.
• 60 s of fluoro when performed at 7.5 fps.
While the fluoro sequence is in review, a specific icon is displayed at the bottom right of the live display.
Fluorostore mode.
– The autostorage selection will automatically be deactivated at End Exam.
7-5 X-ray Timer
The X-ray TIME RESET button (Item 17 lower left corner) will blink and reset the X-ray timer.
This timer counts the cumulated time while the fluoro footswitch is depressed.
Note: For US only (Compliance to 21 CFR 10.20.32), this timer counts the total cumulated time while the Fluoro or
Record foot/hand switch is depressed.
With the expiration of 5 minutes of fluoro, an audible signal will occur during the exposure to indicate to the user to
reset the timer.
Press the button to reset the X-ray timer after the elapsed duration, or at any time, depending on local regulation.
At this time, the timer can be reset either at the tableside control or at the Innova Console.
Note: For US, the reset will be applied only for the plane where the timer expired.
For other countries, the reset will be applied for both planes simultaneously.
In case of continuous fluoro without interruption, X-ray will be terminated after 10 min and the error message
"Fluoro interrupted: reset Fluoro timer to continue" will be displayed.
Note: In Italy, after 10 min of cumulated X-rays, X-rays are disabled until the X-ray timer is manually reset.
7-6 Cumulated Time
It is reset to zero at end Exam. If the exam is resumed from an existing exam, the value is set to the total X-ray time
(Fluoro and Record) recorded in this exam.
IN CASE OF SYSTEM FAILURE, THE ROTATION OF THE IMAGE DISPLAYED ON THE LIVE
DISPLAY MIGHT NOT BE AUTOMATICALLY CORRECTED TO KEEP THE "HEAD UP"
DISPLAY WHEN THE L-ARM IS OUT OF 0° OR 90°. IN CASE SUCH CONDITION OCCURS,
AVOID TO START PROCEDURE WHICH REQUIRES A PERMANENT PATIENT "HEAD UP"
DISPLAY.
By default the [Image Rotation] key is active. Deselect the [Image Rotation] to prevent the image to automatically
rotate 90° when the L-Arm is moved more than +/- 45°. In such case, the image will be displayed "head up" only
when the L-Arm will be at 0°.
Patient Position will automatically default to Head First Supine when the End Exam is selected.
Patient position in the exam room
The current selected patient position is displayed in the exam room on the live display.
Example: Patient is in Head First Supine Example: Patient is in Head First Prone
If the displayed patient position on the live monitor does not match the actual patient position in the exam room,
correct the patient position on the DL screen.
If the table is 180° rotated, an icon "180°" indicating the table rotation state will appear on the live monitor.
The patient position relative to the table top does not change when the table is rotated so there is no need to
reselect a patient position on the DL screen.
However, the patient position relative to the imaging system is the opposite of the display (patient position display
shows his head under detector, while his feet are actually under the detector).
Note: the patient orientation markers (L, I, R) are described in the Patient Orientation markers section.
Patient position at start exam
When clicking on Start Exam, a display of the current selected patient position on the DL screen will alternate with
a question mark reminding the user to verify the correct patient position has been selected. This effect will stop
upon selecting a patient position from the list or after 30 seconds.
The following example is of a patient placed on the table supine, head first, frontal gantry in the PA position, lateral
gantry in Lateral position, and table position centered and not tilted.
Frontal plane:
Lateral plane:
Additional patient directions appear when there are LAO/RAO and CRA/CAU angulations. The main direction of the
patient is indicated by the first letter. The potential secondary direction is indicated by the second letter and the
potential third direction, which is the least important, is indicated by the third letter.
For example, if there is some RAO/LAO angulation, and no CRA/CAU angulation, patient’s right/left and
anterior/posterior directions will be both indicated on the right and left of the image. Right/Left patient direction is
dominant if LAO<45°, Anterior/Posterior is dominant if LAO>45°.
1 Patient's anterior (A) is the dominant direction because LAO>45° and the patient's right side (R) is also
viewed.
2 Patient's superior (S) is the dominant direction
3 Patient's left side (L) is the second dominant direction
4 Patient's anterior (A) direction is also viewed but it is the least important.
In the Preferences Tab on the DL screen, the "Patient Orientation Preferences" allows the display or not of the
patient orientation markers. This configuration is accessible at any time except during an acquisition.
When the configuration is set to "Yes", the patient orientation markers on acquired sequences or photos will be
displayed and transferred to workstations, for both planes.
When the configuration is set to "No", the patient orientation markers will not be displayed or transferred. If the
configuration is “No” and you need to retrieve the patient orientation of your acquired sequences, click on “Yes” and
re-launch the sequence or photo review. The markers will appear. If the sequence or photo without patient
orientation was already transferred to a workstation, they will need to be re-pushed.
Note: the change of display preference will not affect the images that are in the queue for transfer
Modification of Patient Orientation
If the patient position on the table was not selected properly, the patient orientation markers will be incorrect. In this
case, it is possible to manually annotate the images through the Modify Patient Orientation interface.
Select the sequence or photo to modify. To select multiple sequences or photos, press and hold the shift key while
selecting.
Right click on your selection then left click on the "Modify Patient Orientation" dialog box.
The Modify Patient Orientation interface appears. This interface depends on the planes of acquisitions.
If only Frontal plane acquisitions or only Lateral planes acquisitions are selected:
Click on the box that matches the correct patient orientation for the selected images or the Clear Orientation box.
Click on Apply.
If Biplane acquisitions, or a mix of Frontal and Lateral plane acquisitions are selected:
Click on the box for each plane that matches the correct patient orientation for the selected images, or the Clear
Orientation box. Click on Apply.
The change will apply to all frames in a sequence or photo, even if the patient orientation changes during the
acquisition.
Any sequence or photo that is in the queue for transfer cannot be modified.
If the sequence or photo containing incorrect patient orientation markers was already transferred, they will need to
be re-pushed.
7-9 Image Flip
Image Flip can also be selected using the Image Flip button located in the Innova Central touch screen on the
Record tab or Fluoro tab.
Image Flip - Innova Central touch screen
Image Flip invertion will be automatically removed at each Start Exam (default image flip settings at start exam =
no or flip selected).
The icon will be also displayed in the Geometry area (Item 1) of each live display and over any image
reviewed on each live or reference display (Item 1).
Note: If the photo was stored previously, double-click on it to display it on the reference.
Note: The quality of the vessel information displayed in blended roadmap depends on the quality of the created
vessel image.
8-1-2 How to enter / exit Blended Roadmap
To enter Blended Roadmap: after selecting the vessel image, select the Blend Frt or Blend Lat tab on:
• The Innova Digital console
• The Innova Central touch screen, a submenu into the Fluoro mode.
• Or, from the NoSub Fluoro mode, press the Sub button on the Table Side Status Control (TSSC).
TSSC
Selecting any other fluoro tab than Blend Frt or Blend Lat, or pressing the Sub button on the Table Side Status
Control (TSSC) exits Blended Roadmap mode.
Note: The Sub button located on the TSSC toggles between NoSub Fluoro mode and the latest used Subtracted
Fluoro mode (Fluoro Roadmap, Blended Roadmap frontal, Blended Roadmap Lateral or Subtracted fluoro).
Blended roadmap must be the last used Subtracted Fluoro mode or the default Roadmap may be selected.
The state of each plane can be verified on reference displays. When a plane is in Blended Roadmap mode, the
label Blended Rdmp is displayed on its reference display.
Reference Display
Note: When trying to enter Blended Roadmap, an error message may pop up on the live display on which blended
roadmap is performed, in the following cases:
• If neither the gantry nor the table was moved, no specific action is required. Move to next step.
• If the gantry position has changed, the system automatically triggers the Send Angle function. Activate the Auto
Positioner joystick (top or bottom) to drive the gantry back to where the vessel mask was acquired.
• If the table position has changed, the system automatically displays the table repositioning tool. Manually adjust
the axis of the table until a check mark is displayed next to all axis.
Note: A check mark is displayed when within a range of 5 mm for longitudinal, lateral and vertical movement
and 0.3 degrees for rotation. However, the closer the displayed distance to move is to 0, the more accurate the
roadmap.
Need to reposition the Gantry Need to reposition the Table No repositioning needed
Note: Repositioning tools are displayed only on the live display on which blended roadmap is performed.
Note: Blended Roadmap Send Angles may fail or be cancelled, and an error message may pop up in the following
cases:
is displayed on the left side of the live display during fluoro to show that the displayed image is a live fluoroscopic
image.
AFTER ENOUGH FRAMES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR 1 OR 2 SECONDS, THE SYSTEM
AUTOMATICALLY STOPS THE ACQUISITION.
Release the fluoro footswitch. A "Vessel" icon is displayed on the left hand side of the live display, to
show that the system is ready for a Blended Roadmap acquisition, and the percent of vessel density.
Note: For this step of blended roadmap, the user can either press the proper footswitch of the plane on which
blended roadmap is being configured or the biplane footswitch.
LIH shows the subtraction between the fluoro mask and the vessel photo to verify the registration of the subtracted
roadmap.
See illustration below:
If neither the gantry nor the table was repositioned, and if the patient did not move, registration should not be
necessary.
Press the fluoro footswitch again to perform a Blended Roadmap acquisition. The fluoro mask is subtracted from
the displayed fluoro images to remove anatomy, and the selected vessels from the photo image are overlaid.
Note: During subtracted fluoroscopy, it is recommended not to move the tabletop, the gantry, change the Field of
View, the fluoro detail, the image flip settings, or insert or remove contour filters to avoid serious image quality
degradation.
Note: For this step of blended roadmap, the user can either press the proper footswitch of the plane on which
blend is being done or the biplane footswitch.
8-1-6 Landscape and Vessels Adjustment
The subtraction level between the live fluoro and the fluoro mask can be adjusted by selecting an appropriate
"Landscape" level in the Fluoro tab of the DL console, or by using the Table Side Status Control (TSSC) or the
Innova Central touch screen joystick.
The predefined LANDSCAPE values are: 0 (full subtraction), 30, 50, 70 and 100 (no subtraction)%.
Modification of Landscape level is available at any time during the Blended Roadmap only from the TSSC and
Innova Central touch screen joystick.
Note: In order to adjust the landscape level using the Innova Central touch screen joystick, press
Landscape/Vessels button on the Fluoro tab of the Innova Central touch screen. Move the joystick up or down to
adjust landscape.
The vessel density can be adjusted by selecting an appropriate "Vessels" level in the Fluoro tab of the DL console,
or by using the Innova Central touch screen joystick.
The predefined VESSELS values are: 0 (no vessels), 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100%.
Modification of Vessels level is available at any time during the Blended Roadmap from only the Innova Central
touch screen joystick.
Note: At 100% landscape the fluoro images are not subtracted. In this case vessel roadmap is not shown.
Note: In order to adjust the Vessels level by the Innova Central touch screen joystick, press
Landscape/Vessels button on the Fluoro tab of the Innova Central touch screen. Move the joystick left or right to
adjust vessel level.
Landscape and vessel density can be changed without fluoro. The display of percentages will update but not the
image until fluoro is reinitiated.
8-1-7 FOV Management in Blended Roadmap
The vessel image FOV is automatically adjusted to the Blended Roadmap settings (FOV selected at Blended
Roadmap entrance).
If a vessel photo is taken with a larger FOV than live fluoro, then the center part of the vessel image is used for
roadmapping.
Note: Do not change FOV after the fluoro mask acquisition or between subsequent blended roadmap runs,
because misregistration artifacts may occur (subtraction of images of different sizes). If FOV change is needed, exit
Blended Roadmap, change FOV, re-enter Blended Roadmap and acquire fluoro mask in the new FOV.
If a vessel photo is taken with a smaller FOV than live fluoro, then the available vessel information does not extend
to the whole fluoro image:
Note: In that case, the registration image looks like the following; the borders of the fluoro image appear
unsubtracted.
Frontal Lateral
2. Create a biplane vessel image, by pausing on the relevant injected frame and pressing Store button.
3. Configure Blended Roadmap mode on Frontal Plane:
• Click on Blend Frt tab.
• If needed, follow the instructions displayed on Frontal Live monitor to reposition the Frontal Gantry and/or Table.
• Acquire Fluoro Mask on Frontal plane by pressing fluoro footswitch .
Frontal Lateral
Depending on your needs, switch between biplane and monoplane roadmap by pressing the relevant fluoro
footswitch.
BIPLANE Roadmap
LATERAL Roadmap
FRONTAL Roadmap
Note: Vessel & Landscape levels are common for both planes.
Note: If you stop after Step 3, only monoplane blended roadmap will be available:
FRONTAL Roadmap
LATERAL Fluoro No Sub
FRONTAL Roadmap
Note: Steps 3 and 4 can be inverted: Lateral plane can be configured before Frontal plane.
Note: In case the angulations of the selected Biplane DSA are significantly different from the current angulations, it
may be difficult to use the autopositionner to reach the proper angulations needed for blended roadmap. In these
conditions, the message "Near collision, reposition gantry or table to continue Blended Roadmap" will be displayed.
Thus, if the angulations of the selected Biplane DSA are significantly different from the current angulations, It is
recommended to review the DSA sequence and to send the angulations to the gantry before starting the biplane
blended roadmap workflow.
Note: Before starting blended roadmap mode, ensure there is no mismatch between the DSA and the fluoro, in
terms of image flip, image rotation, patient position and zoom.
Note: To exit Blended Roadmap in Biplane Mode, select any other fluoro mode.
- Perform a fluoroscopy depressing one of the fluoro footswitch (1, 2 or 3); this is the mask acquisition phase.
The fluoro icon is displayed on the left side of the live display during fluoro to show that the
- Depress again the fluoro footswitch. The displayed fluoro images are subtracted. The vessel roadmap should
be visible in white color.
- The subtraction level can be adjusted using the LANDSCAPE function. Select an appropriate "Landscape"
level in the fluoro window or use the "LANDSCAPE" button on the Table Side Status Control (TSSC).
The fluoro icon is displayed on the left side of the live display during fluoro to show that the
Note: Simultaneous Fluoro Sub / NoSub display selection is common for both Frontal and Lateral plane.
acquisition is in progress.
12-1 DSA Mode
• Select among "Abdomen, Chest, EP DoseSense, Head, Lower Limbs, Pediatrics, Upper Limbs, Vascular" from
the "Protocols". Double click on the protocol name to open it.
Then click on one procedure among the proposed choice.
As already described, protocol selection can also be performed from the Record tab or Fluoro tab of the Innova
Central touch screen.
In the "Vascular" anatomy, specific procedures are available such as:
"REC 2 fps-20 s, Fl 15 fps" to perform angio procedures using 15 fps fluoro.
"DSA 0.3 Focal Spot" to perform angio procedures using a fixed 0.3 focal spot.
Note: Because of the low available power on such small focal spot, use this procedure over
thin/low density areas.
"REC 0.6 Focal Spot" to perform angio procedures using a fixed 0.6 focal spot.
"REC 1.0 Focal Spot" to perform angio procedures using a fixed 1.0 focal spot.
Automatically the Application tab confirms the selected acquisition mode.
• In the Record window DSA tab, select the Frame Rate needed using the Frame rate pull down list between 0.5;
1; 2; 4 or 7.5 fps when Frontal or Lateral plane only is selected.
• In the Record window DSA tab, select the Frame Rate needed using the Frame rate pull down list between 0.5;
1; 2 or 4 fps when biplane is selected.
• Select the record duration and the frame rate for each of the 3 segments.
Note: If 7.5 fps is selected, do not select longer acquisition duration than 30 s in case the acquisition needs to be
burnt on a CD in order not to exceed the maximum storage capacity of the CD. A single run cannot be burnt on
more than one CD.
When Auto Inject is selected (injector automatically triggered by the Innova system), the
X-ray or Injection Delay must be set (or kept) at Zero on the injector unit. In order to prevent
any conflict between the injector unit and the Innova system, X-ray or Injection Delay must
only be selected from the Control Room Innova Console. Setting (or keeping) some X-ray or
Injection Delay on the injector unit itself could create some acquisition abort.
In case of Automatic injection selection, the injector is automatically triggered by the system.
When Auto Injection is selected, it is possible to preset an injection delay (X-ray then Injection start) or X-ray delay
(Injection then X-ray start) by opening the selected pull down list.
Click on the +/- field to open the Injection/X-ray delay edit window and add/remove new/existing values.
To add a new value in the list, type the value and click on .
To delete an existing value, open the pull down list, select the value to remove and click on .
From this window, it is also possible to enter a new delay to use for the next acquisition. Just enter the value and
click OK to close the edit window and apply the new value. In this case, this new value will not be saved and added
to the list.
Note: New Injection or X-ray delay must be entered by step of 0.5 s only (i.e. 1 s, 1.5 s, 2 s...).
• Select the plane required to perform the acquisition: Frontal, Lateral or Biplane.
Note: Record frame rate, detail, injection parameters and plane selections can also be performed from the Record
subtab on Innova tab of the Innova Central touch screen using the Frame Rate, Detail, X-Ray Delay or Injection
Delay and Plane Select buttons.
Note: All record parameter selections are common for both Frontal and Lateral plane.
• Perform DSA acquisition
Depress and hold the hand/footswitch to initiate the acquisition.
Acquisition parameters are computed from the previous fluoro. In case of table/gantry motion, FOV change,
geometry modification... since the previous fluoro, the Record acquisition could be inhibited and a new Fluoro
required.
If such situation occurs, perform a short fluoro (2 s minimum) then depress the acquisition switch again.
Note: Always check the image quality at the beginning of the run before launching the injection (images shall not
be dark nor contain excessive saturation).
Note: If the expose trigger of the hand/footswitch is released during acquisition, X-ray and injection will stop.
In case of Manual injection, "Inject" will be displayed on the left side of the live display to inform when injection can
start.
- The Heat Units Information displayed are only estimations made by the system depending
on acquisition parameters computation. - The Heat Units Information are available from the
control room Innova Digital screen Heat Units window and from the reference display. At the
beginning of a DSA sequence, the system will automatically check the possibility of the
requested run. If the entire run duration is not possible because of thermal limitation (tube
too hot), then a 5-seconds long popup is displayed on the Frontal Live Display, informing
the user of the maximum possible run duration. If the user does not release the pedal, the
run starts and will end when reaching that duration. Before a Record acquisition is
performed, it is the responsability of the user to check the Heat Units informations.
Depending on the information displayed, the next Record acquisition may or may not be
completed as requested by the user.
Depending on acquisition parameters computation and available heat units, the system will display a Warning pop
up on the Frontal Live Display in case the requested run cannot be completed.
In this pop up, the computed available run time is displayed and a 5 seconds count down starts to let the user take
the decision to perform or not the acquisition, knowing that the run will be aborted before its completion.
Note: In case of biplane acquisition, the displayed "Available Run Time" will refer to the X-ray tube which is the
most limited (the hotest).
Keep the hand/footswitch pressed to allow the run to start.
Release the hand/footswitch within 5 seconds (before count down reaches zero) to abort the acquisition.
Change acquisition parameters or wait for the X-ray tube to cool down to succeed in acquisition completion.
Note: Reaching X-ray tube thermal limit will interrupt the acquisition and require to wait for X-ray tube to cool down
or to modify acquisition parameters. Fluoro is always available. After reaching the thermal limits, the subsequent
DSA acquisition will have a 10 seconds access time.
12-2 Dynamic Mode
Note: Before performing the first Dynamic procedure after an angio procedure, check the Heat Units Status window
for heat units availability. It should be at least 50% for a diagnostic Dynamic case or 70% for an interventional
Dynamic case. The subsequent Dynamic procedures can be performed without any thermal limitation. Fluoroscopy
is always fully available.
• Select "Cardiac & Combo" from the "Protocols". Double click on the protocol name to open it.
Then click on one procedure among the proposed choice.
As already described, protocol selection can also be performed from both the Fluoro and Record subtabs of Innova
tab of the Innova Central touch screen.
In addition to specific protocols such as Coronaries, EP, Needle Placement, Pedia Cardiac, Pedia Cardiac Neonate
and Ventriculogram, two protocols labeled Cardiac 1 and Cardiac 2 can be modified at installation to better fit local
needs during cardiac procedures. Two other protocols labeled Combo 1 and Combo 2 can also be modified at
installation to access other angio acquisition modes needed for angiography and peripheral procedures.
Automatically the Acquisition tab confirms the selected acquisition mode.
• In the Record window Dynamic tab, select the Frame Rate needed using the Frame rate pull down list:
– In single plane mode: 15 or 30 fps.
– In biplane mode: 25 fps or 15 fps.
Select Auto injection to automatically trigger the injector from the Innova system (for more detail, refer to Innova
Digital / How to perform a Record Acquisition / DSA Mode).
• Select the plane required to perform the acquisition: Frontal, Lateral or Biplane.
Note: Record frame rate, detail, injection parameters and plane selections can also be performed from the Record
subtab on Innova tab of the Innova Central touch screen using the Frame Rate, Detail, X-Ray Delay or Injection
Delay and Plane Select buttons.
Note: All record parameter selections are common for both Frontal and Lateral plane.
• Perform Cardiac acquisition
12-3 InnovaChaseTM Mode (Available on Frontal plane only)
• After selection of an angio protocol, select the Chase acquisition mode from the Current Application window
located on the left side of the Innova Digital screen. If the selected protocol does not offer this choice, select
another protocol from the "Protocols".
• In the Record window, select the level of detail and injection parameters.
For more detail about injection parameters, refer to section Innova Digital / How to perform a Record Acquisition /
DSA Mode).
• Perform InnovaChaseTM acquisition
InnovaChaseTM Acquisition is available using only:
5 fps acquisition frame rate.
1.0 large focal spot.
Table top manual panning (non subtracted images).
The maximum record duration is limited to 90 s.
12-4 InnovaBreezeTM Mode (Option available on Innova IGS 630 Frontal plane only)
The Bolus Chasing acquisition mode is available on:
• the 30 cm Field of View only.
• the Omega V table.
12-4-1 Before You Start
12-4-1-1 On the Positioner
Note: The Lateral gantry must be first moved into zone 1 (see Innova Positioner / Lateral Carriage Positioning) to
allow the Bolus acquisition.
• The L must be at plus or minus 90° (plus or minus 2°).
• The Pivot axis must be in PA (plus or minus 2° in CRA-CAU).
• The C-arc must be in PA (plus or minus 15° in RAO-LAO).
• The table-top must be centered (rotation is not allowed).
12-4-1-2 Patient Positioning
• To get the maximum patient coverage, position the patient so that the head is located at head end side of the
table top.
• Using fluoro, check that the patient is perfectly aligned with the table top/Digital Detector between Start and End
positions.
• Use proper accessories (Velcro straps...) to immobilize the legs/feet of the patient.
During the bolus acquisition, the table top will move between the Start and End positions at
high speed. Always check that all tubings (injector, pressure...) connected to the Patient will
be long enough and will have an extra length of at least 15 cm when the table will reach the
Start or End position. Failure to this recommendation could cause severe injury to the
Patient at punction location.
12-4-1-3 Anticollision Precaution
Make sure to clear the area before launching the procedure to avoid any activation of the
anticollision system that would abort the X-ray acquisition and injection.
12-4-1-4 On the Innova Console
• After selection of an angio protocol, select the Bolus acquisition mode from the Current Application window
located on the left side of the Innova Digital screen. If the selected protocol does not offer this choice, select
another protocol from the "Protocols".
• If the table top is in the allowed range, the S/E/T button of the Table Control Panel lits.
Any protocol selection performed after the Start/End positions were memorized will lose
these positions.
• Select the acquisition parameters:
- Available frame rates at rest (when the table top does not move) are: 1 fps and 2 fps.
- Step length is fixed to 5 cm.
- Auto/Manual injection with X-ray/Injection Delay.
- Normal or Low Record Detail.
Note: Press once on the S/E/T button to store the Start position.
Press a second time on the S/E/T button to store the End position (there must be at least 30 cm between Start and
End positions).
Press a third time on the S/E/T button to reset (clear) the Start and End positions.
Note: A 15 minutes time out is allowed between:
- Memorization of Start and memorization of End position.
- Memorization of End position and beginning of bolus acquisition.
12-4-2 Making an Acquisition in Bolus Mode
12-4-2-1 On the Innova Console
• Select the Bolus Chase protocol and the appropriate acquisition parameters (refer to Innova Digital / How to
perform a Record Acquisition / InnovaBreezeTM Mode (Option available on Innova IGS 630 Frontal plane only)
/ Before You Start / On the Innova Console).
12-4-2-2 In the Examination Room
• In order to always get the maximum field coverage on the patient even using a small Field of View, move the
table top up to the end and keep the Digital Detector close to the patient.
• Move the table top to center the patient over the abdomen. The S/E/T button of the Control Panel must be ON
to allow to store the table position. Press the S/E/T button to memorize the table Start position. The S/E/T button
goes OFF.
• Correct centering is checked using fluoroscopy, from the abdomen to the feet.
Longitudinal movement is the only movement available. When the table top is moved more than 30 cm from the
Start position and is in the allowed range, the S/E/T button blinks.
• After centering over the feet, press the S/E/T button to memorize the table End position. The S/E/T button goes
OFF.
Note: From the time the Start position is memorized to the time the exposure switch is pressed all gantry axis are
locked except:
- Table Up/Down.
- Digital Detector Up/Down.
- Longitudinal table top.
Collimation, Contour Filters and Field of View selection are available until the exposure switch is pressed.
Fluoro is always available until the acquisition starts.
12-4-2-3 At the Console
1 Table Speed
2 Bolus Button
• When the table speed button is released, the table stops on the next Mask position. Images are then acquired at
the frame rate at rest.
• To optimize the last acquisition, the table will stop at 4 cm maximum further than the memorized End position.
• To stop the X-ray Run:
- Release the prep/expose Innova handswitch button at any time or,
- Press then release the Bolus button on the Bolus Chasing handswitch after the table has reached its stop
position.
Note: Until the Bolus Chase protocol is exited or the S/E/T button is depressed to clear the Start and End
memorized positions, the system is still ready to perform another identical bolus acquisition.
A 15 minutes time out will automatically clear both memorized table positions if no action is perform on the system
after the completion of the bolus.
12-5 Innova 3D / Innova CT Modes (Options available on Frontal plane only)
12-5-1 Application Description
Depending on system configuration, two 3D Spin modes can be available.
Innova 3D is a software option which reconstructs 3D volumes from Rotational Fluoroscopy acquisition to assist the
physician in diagnosis, surgical planning, interventional procedures and treatment follow-up.
Innova CT is intended for imaging bone and soft tissues as well as other internal body structures.
Innova 3D / Innova CT images should not be used on its own for diagnosis or treatment but
always in complement of 2D images (live or recent recorded images).
The 3D reconstruction is carried out on the Advantage Workstation and allows reconstructions from a single 200°
Special attention must be paid to the patient immobilization during the 3D Spin acquisition
sequence. Any patient motion during the fast rotation of the gantry could injure the patient.
It is advised, particularly if the patient is not anaesthetized, to use appropriate restraining
devices to completely immobilize the patient (head, arms, legs) in order to keep the patient,
and so the region of interest, perfectly still throughout the acquisition sequence. Any
patient motion will also reduce the quality of the images and the 3D reconstruction.
Use appropriate collimation to limit patient radiation and cut raw radiation.
Note: Because contour filter blades can create artifacts on 3D models, blades are automatically parked as soon as
a 3D acquisition mode is selected.
12-5-2-3 Scatter Management
Scattered radiation is inherent to all X-ray acquisitions. To reduce the impact over 3D reconstruction, use horizontal
collimation that decreases the amount of scatter on the detector. When such collimation exceeds 10% of the FOV
length, this enables the possibility to activate a dedicated pre-processing algorithm for scatter reduction on AW
side.
For an Innova CT acquisition, select the 3DCT acquisition mode in the Acquisition Mode tabs area.
In the case of vessel, or perfusion imaging, use appropriate injection parameters (volume,
rate, delay) in order that vessels are properly opacified during the entire image acquisition
phase.
Some specific protocols ("Soft Tissues", and "Innova CT High Resolution" in category
"Head") are set by default for a reduced SID (108 cm, 42.5") for 3DCT acquisition performed
at 16 or 28°/s to optimize the visibility of soft tissues or small structures in the brain. When
using these, or other protocols set for a reduced 3DCT SID, take extra care of centering the
table top laterally to avoid collision during the gantry test rotation.
Make sure to clear the area before launching the procedure to avoid any activation of the
anticollision system that would abort the X-ray acquisition and injection.
Special attention must be paid to select the appropriate 3D spin mode for the current exam
(Innova 3D mode versus Innova Subtracted 3D mode) to avoid: - Unnecessary retake,
causing extra X-ray dose and injection to patient (when Innova 3D mode is selected instead
of Innova Subtracted 3D), - Or mechanical hazard to clinical staff arising from unexpected
gantry movement (when Innova Subtracted 3D mode is selected instead of Innova 3D).
At the end of the test rotation, the S/E/T button goes Off and the message "Ready. Clear rotation area" is displayed
on the live display.
Note: From the beginning of the Test Rotation, all table and gantry axes are locked. Pressing on the S/E/T button
after the completion of the Test Rotation will abort the 3D Spin set up and free all table and gantry axes. If needed,
the patient can be repositioned. A new Test Rotation is then required.
Press and hold the prep/expose Innova handswitch button:
Note: Except in case of emergency, this button must NOT be released during the entire 3D Spin
acquisition.
• The injection starts.
• The X-ray run begins after the programmed delay.
• The gantry rotates at the selected speed.
When the gantry reaches the End position, X-rays are stopped and the S/E/T button starts to blink again; the
system is ready for a new 3D Spin acquisition (new Test Rotation must be performed first).
In order that the 3D spin acquisition can be reconstructed at any time, all calibration data needed for the 3D
reconstruction is saved with the images in the same DICOM sequence.
12-5-3 Image Network
After the 3D Spin acquisition is completed, the acquired images are automatically transferred to the Advantage
Workstation.
Note: 3D images will always be sent to a predefined selected 3D remote host (AW workstation) and to other
selected host(s).
The status of the 3D sequence in the DL Sequence Browser will change to sent only after successful completion of
the 3D sequence data transfer to all the selected host(s).
12-5-4 3D Image Reconstruction
As soon as all acquired images are received at the Advantage Workstation, the 3D reconstruction is started
automatically.
Note: For detailed information on the use of the reconstruction software, refer to the Innova 3D XR Operator
Manual.
12-5-5 3D Model Display
The 3D model of vessels and/or interventional devices can be analyzed using a range of 3D analysis tools
including:
• MIP (maximum intensity projection).
• Volume Rendering.
• MPVR (multi-planar volume reconstruction).
• Axial, sagittal, coronal and oblique cross-sections.
• Electronic scalpel and 3D shutter.
• Distance and volume measurements.
• Navigator (endovascular-like).
• Customized screen layouts for Innova 3D and Innova CT.
Default Advantage Workstation screen layout for Innova 3D
MIP VR Sagittal
Oblique Axial Coronal
3D image Cross-section
to close his/her eyes during the Spin acquisition. In case of general anesthesia, if possible, stop the respirator.
• For intracranial vascular studies, it is recommended to use the 20 cm FOV to avoid the presence of skull in the
3D image. This simplifies the 3D processing on the AW as there is no manual manipulation needed to remove
the skull.
12-5-7-2 3D reconstruction
• 3 modes are available to reconstruct 3D Spin images:
– To get optimum spatial resolution, reconstruct the 3D Spin using the "512" 3D volume size.
– To speed up the reconstruction keeping a very good spatial resolution, use the "Fast 512" 3D volume size to
reconstruct the 3D Spin. Reconstruction time is about 50% compared to "512" with a spatial resolution
slightly lower.
– In case of large amount of images to reconstruct or to get the shortest reconstruction time, reconstrut the 3D
Spin using the "256" 3D volume size. Reconstruction time is about 12% (8 time less) compared to "512" with
the lowest spatial resolution.
• Reconstruction filters
– Vascular: primary choice is None, Bone filter enhances 3D vessel sharpness but increases noise in
cross-section.
– Bones: primary choice is Sharp filter.
– Low, Medium or High smoothing filter is to be used only in 256 to average the noise and increase contrast
visibility in soft tissues.
• For 512 reconstruction in the abdomen, do not use "Sharp" if your main interest is to look at Volume Rendering
images (and not to look at cross-sections).
• For the abdomen, 256 reconstruction might be a good option if your main interest is to look at Volume
Rendering images:
– Faster reconstruction time.
– Less noise in the Volume Rendering images.
• For Volume Rendering purposes, 512 Low Smooth and 256 Bone seem almost equivalent, so 256 Bone is
recommended (because much faster than 512 Low Smooth).
• How to control the "noise" in a 3D Volume Rendering image:
12-5-7-3 3D display
• When looking at a 3D image, keep in mind that it is a reconstructed image which may also contain
reconstruction artifacts. Always compare a 3D image with other patient data in case unexpected structures are
discovered.
• When using scalpel, select only the 3D images you are working on, otherwise black areas will be created in
cross-sections.
• A fast way to isolate and display a ROI is to use the Sphere Shutter (adjust shutter diameter as required) or the
Box Shutter.
• On cross-section images, a large slice thickness (between approximately 5 mm and a few centimeters)
improves vessel visibility.
• Influence of "VR Opacity" on the 3D image.
A Higher VR Opacity will provide smoother vessels, but will also increase the visibility of undesired structures
(bone, etc).
• When performing measurements, it is better to drop points on a cross-section of minimal thickness than on a 3D
view. For measuring vessel diameter, the cross-section must be orthogonal to the vessel.
• How to create a cross-section orthogonal to a vessel:
– The wrong way to do it:
Oblique cross-section
which is not necessarily
orthogonal to the vessel
axis (because in 3D the
vessel is not necessarily
parallel to the plane of
the screen).
MIP or VR image
MIP or VR image
1st Oblique cross- 2nd Oblique cross- Oblique cross-
section parallel to section perpendicu- section orthogonal
the vessel axis lar to the vessel ax- to the vessel axis
is
– When "projection (2D)" is selected, points are dropped in a plane and result refers to the distance between
these points in the same plane.
– When "from volume (3D)" is selected, points are dropped in the space along a virtual line. Points are
dropped at the intersection of these virtual lines with any anatomy found. Result refers to the distance
between these 2 points which can be located in different planes.
– The same visual distance between both points can display two completely different results.
- "2D" displays the length of the segment visualized on the image
- "3D" displays the length of the segment drawn in the space. In fact, the 3D segment is going from the small
vessel located on the front of the image to the large vessel located in the background of the image. This
oblique segment is much longer than it seems.
and, using the mouse, click on the Record acquisition mode needed to perform the next acquisition.
All Record parameters are automatically set and the Innova system is ready to acquire using the selected mode.
Exam Browser
If there is more than one Exam available for the patient, both of them can be reviewed from the Sequence Browser.
To activate this function, highlight the desired exams to review by holding down the Control key and clicking on
them with the mouse.
• Select the exam you want to review and double click on it. This brings up the SEQUENCE BROWSER window
and automatically launches the review of first sequence.
Sequence Browser
• In the SEQUENCE/PHOTO BROWSER window, double click on any sequence/photo that you wish to review.
The Sequence name is displayed on the image in the upper right corner during review
The Review icon is displayed on the left side of the live display as soon as the review is launched to
show that the displayed image in review was previously recorded.
Specific icons , , , are also displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the
displayed image is either a previously recorded or stored fluoroscopic image reviewed in Play or Paused mode
(review in loop or frozen image).
If there are no Sequences acquired at this time, the Browser will be blank. As each Record Sequence is stored to
the digital disk, a new icon will appear with the number of the sequence.
During an exposure, a message will appear "Acquisition in Progress" on the Digital console.
A single click on a Sequence/Photo icon only activates it for other processing. The icon will be highlighted to
indicate that it has been selected. Selection can be for the following:
1. Name - Each Sequence/Photo can be named up to 8 characters. A menu window will open displaying a
predefined list. Adding or deleting from this list is allowed. Sequence naming can be performed during Fluoro or
Record acquisition.
2. Delete - this will delete the Sequence/Photo from the digital disk. It can not be retrieve after the OK for deletion
has been accepted. Multiple sequences/photos can be deleted at a time by holding down the Control key and
clicking on each icon with the mouse. If a Sequence/Photo is deleted from a list, the numbering of the other
ones is not changed.
3. Network - this will start the transfer of the Sequence/Photo to the Network. Multiple sequences/photos can be
networked at a time by holding down the Control key and clicking on each icon with the mouse. Sequence
network can be initiated during Fluoro or Record acquisition.
If the Sequence/Photo icon has a Yellow box around it, this indicates that this is the Sequence/Photo that is
presently being reviewed.
Review of the Sequence/Photo can be accomplished by using the Keypad, Remote control or the Digital console
and mouse. None of these are active during an exposure.
In case of a biplane acquisition, a double line, showing each Frontal and Lateral gantry angulation, will be
displayed in the Sequence/Photo browsers.
In case of frame mismatch due to a frame loss failure during a biplane acquisition, the biplane recorded sequence
will be automatically converted into two single plane sequences, Frontal and Lateral.
Two separate sequence icons will be displayed into the Sequence Browser, one for the Frontal acquisition, the
other one for the Lateral acquisition.
Because these two sequences are issued from the same biplane acquisition, they will have the same sequence
number.
They can be reviewed/processed/networked as single plane sequences.
Note: Because at least one frame is missing on one plane, the acquisition timing is not always kept between these
two sequences. Therefore, the Frontal frame number "N" might show an image acquired at a time different from the
Lateral frame number "N".
Do not use the acquisition timing of such "false" biplane sequence as reference.
In some case of acquisition abort on one plane during a biplane acquisition, the total number of acquired frames
will be smaller on one plane compared to the other. In such case, a unique sequence icon will be displayed in the
Sequence Browser but the biplane review will not be allowed. Frontal and Lateral sequence will have to be
reviewed separately.
Note: Depending on system configuration, only one monitor could be available in control room to review a biplane
sequence or photo. In such case, the Frontal plane will always be selected by default when the review will be
launched.
Plane selection for review is available on the DL Keypad (Items 23/24/25) and DL Remote Control (Item 6).
Note: Reviewing images at frame rates higher than acquisition frame rates will cause some frames been skipped
during display.
Photo Browser
• In the PHOTO BROWSER window, double click on any photo that you wish to review.
The photo name is displayed on the image in the upper right corner during review.
If there are no Photos stored at this time, the Browser will be blank. As each Photo is stored to the digital disk, a
new icon will appear with the number of the sequence. During an exposure, a message will appear "Acquisition in
Progress" on the Digital console. A single click on a Photo icon only activates it for other processing. The icon will
be highlighted to indicate that it has been selected. Selection can be for the following:
1. Name - Each Photo can be named up to 8 characters. A menu window will open displaying a predefined list.
Adding or deleting from this list is allowed. Photo naming can be performed during Fluoro or Record acquisition.
2. Delete - this will delete the Photo from the digital disk. It can not be retrieve after the OK for deletion has been
accepted. Multiple Photos can be deleted at a time by holding down the Control key and clicking on each icon
with the mouse. If a Photo is deleted from a list, the numbering of the other ones is not changed.
3. Network - this will start the transfer of the Photo to the Network. Multiple sequences/photos can be networked at
a time by holding down the Control key and clicking on each icon with the mouse. Photo network can be
initiated during Fluoro or Record acquisition.
If the Photo icon has a Yellow box around it, this indicates that this is the Photo that is presently being reviewed.
Review of the Photo can be accomplished by using the Keypad, Remote control or the Digital console and mouse.
None of these are active during an exposure.
lengths.
The empty catheter must be in the vessel to analyse and at the same level as the lesion to
quantify, else the measurement results displayed will be wrong. See Innova Digital /
Stenosis Analysis (Option)/ Calibrating on a Catheter Diameter.
Note: Before starting acquisition, exit the Stenosis Analysis (SA) application to have access to the display of the
X-ray technique factors on the INNOVA Digital Screen.
17-1 Analysis Limitations
The software will not allow analysis under the following conditions:
• Image type is not the original acquired image (i.e. photos cannot be used to perform an analysis).
• Some functionalities only work in the following conditions:
– Stenosis quantification can be used on Dynamic, subtracted DSA, subtracted Bolus and subtracted 3D
images only (not available on InnovaChaseTM, 3D/3DCT images and Cardiac images acquired using a Field
of View larger than 20 cm).
Multi-segments and Distance Measurement functionalities are always available.
Note: Stenosis quantification and Distance measurement cannot be performed on fluoro image: Fluoro LIH and
fluoro sequence created using the Fluorostore function. In such case, a pop up will be displayed and the
application will fail.
1 Autocalibration
2 Catheter Calibration
3 Stenosis Quantification
4 Show/Hide Results
5 Hide Contours
6 Show Real Contours
7 Show Real and Ideal Contours
8 Multi Segments
9 Measure Distance
10 Zoom Image
11 Store Photo
12 Exit
(+/- 1.5 cm) as the catheter and for all the images acquired with the same geometric parameters of the X-ray
system.
The catheter calibration can be performed on cardiac images or non-subtracted digital angiographic images. If in
subtracted mode, the application will switch automatically to non-subtracted mode when clicking on the catheter
calibration button. Automatic catheter detection may not work on subtracted frames.
The imprecision displayed below the calibration factor is the estimated confidence interval around the result
returned by the application (in %).
For example, if you get a calibration factor of 0.1 mm/pixel with an imprecision of 10%, it means that the real factor
is between 0.09 mm/pixel and 0.11 mm/pixel.
17-6 How to achieve an accurate catheter calibration
• Select a frame where the catheter is completely empty: no contrast media and no guide-wire or any kind of tool.
Guide Line:
Always calibrate on a completely empty catheter
Watch the imprecision percentage displayed in the calibration result box: if higher than 20%, select another
frame and redo the calibration in order to get the lowest imprecision as possible.
• Enter the exact size of the catheter used.
The catheter must be at the same distance from the detector than the vessel to be measured.
A difference in distance of 5 cm may cause a 5% error in the vessel dimension. The catheter
must be as close as possible to the vessel to be measured in the image.
Reject those, which do not fit the external edges of the catheter.
• Select a catheter segment long enough (at least 2 cm on the screen) in the straight section of the catheter.
• Examine carefully the traced contours.
• Steps to calibrate a catheter
• Click on the icon for Catheter Calibration (2) on the Stenosis Analysis Toolbar.
The Input the Catheter Size dialog box appears.
Stenosis Analysis application shall only be used with catheter between 3 and 9 French (1-3
mm). Also, depending of the manufacturer, the given product catheter size may not be
accurate, else the measurement results displayed will be wrong. In such case, you may
possibly want to customize your catheter sizes. In all cases, it is recommended to check the
displayed catheter size before accepting the calibration results.
• Place two points within the catheter, as close as possible to the end but not on a curve, to define the section for
diameter detection.
• The system automatically finds and displays the catheter edges. The "Confirm the catheter detection" message
appears.
THE AUTOMATIC EDGE DETECTION PROGRAM WILL SHOW THE DETECTED BORDER OF
THE CATHETER. YOU SHALL CHECK THAT THE EDGES BEING DISPLAYED ARE
MATCHING THE CATHETER BORDER BEFORE ACCEPTING THE CALIBRATION RESULTS.
IF THE MATCHING IS NOT ACCURATE, PLEASE CANCEL AND RESTART A NEW
CALIBRATION.
17-7 Stenosis Quantification (available for Dynamic, subtracted DSA, Bolus and
subtracted 3D Modes only)
The basic principles of this functionality are the automatic detection of the vessel edges in a selected portion of the
artery, then the quantitative measurement of the vessel length and diameters along the selected segment.
The application is able to quantify vessels up to 5 mm on Cardiac images acquired on Dynamic mode with FOV
less than or equal to 20 cm and vessels up to 50 mm on subtracted DSA, Bolus and subtracted 3D images.
The contrast media used to differentiate the vessels from the patient background must be radio-opaque (iodine) so
that vessels appear as dark structures with respect to the background. Quantification is not applicable on
• Place two or more points within the vessel from the proximal to the distal part of the stenosis to define the
section for automatic detection. Double click the last point to start the calculation and get the results. To move a
point, drag it with left mouse button. To delete a selected point, press the Delete key.
Note: The ability to accurately measure a vessel can be hindered by:
• The presence of a stent or guiding catheter in the vessel.
• A calibration or quantification performed on edge or corner of the image (conic deformation of X-ray) can
degrade the accuracy by up to 7.5%.
17-7-1 In case of Auto-calibration
• If the image is not calibrated, the Auto-calibration dialog box opens asking you to enter the "object to table top
distance".
The goal of auto-calibration is to allow the software to compute the pixel size in a given image without using any
kind of reference object. Auto-calibration is entirely based on the known geometry of the imaging system. The
only parameter that the user has to specify is the Object to Tabletop distance defined as being the shortest
distance between the center of the object to be measured and the top of the table.
As opposed to catheter calibration, auto-calibration is available only after a region of interest has been defined
in the image. It means that auto-calibration can be launched only after vessel contours or segments are drawn
in the image.
Calibration results are automatically saved at the sequence level. If you launch the application on a previously
calibrated sequence, the calibration information will also be loaded as well as the sequence itself.
Enter the object (vessel) to table top distance or use the default value (15 cm for Cardiac image; 8 cm for Angio
image), then click OK to get results in metric units.
THE OBJECT (VESSEL) TO TABLE TOP DISTANCE IS DEFINED FROM THE TOP OF THE
TABLE TOP AND NOT FROM THE TOP OF THE MATTRESS. IF THE DISTANCE ENTERED
DIFFERS FROM THE ACTUAL DISTANCE, THE RESULTING MEASUREMENTS WILL BE
INACCURATE OF ABOUT 1% PER CENTIMETER OF DIFFERENCE.
In case a new auto-calibration is needed, after points were dropped, it is always possible to launch it manually
pressing on the Auto-calibration icon (1) on the Stenosis Analysis toolbar.
Upon completion of auto-calibration, Stenosis Analysis report is displayed with the computed results.
Notes: To accurately measure a vessel, note the followings:
• Input the correct distance the anatomy is from the table top.
• The greater the gantry angulation towards a lateral position, the higher the imprecision result will be. Avoid
using Auto-calibration for lateral images; use catheter calibration instead.
• Always take into account the imprecision displayed with each measurement.
17-7-2 In case of Catheter Calibration
The Results Box displays results of stenosis quantification and their imprecision.
The imprecision displayed after each measurement is the estimated confidence interval around the result returned
by the application (in mm).
For example, if you get a Reference Diameter of 2 mm ± 0.2 mm, it means that the real reference diameter is
ENSURE THAT THE MEASURED OBJECT IS IN THE SAME PLANE AS THE CATHETER,
PARALLEL TO THE DETECTOR AND TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE IMPRECISION FOUND
AROUND THE CALIBRATION FACTOR.
Note: Only one Multi-segments can be displayed at a time.
17-11 Innova OneTouchQA (option available on the optional Innova Central touch
screen)
Using the Review Tab of the Innova Central touch screen located at table side, it is also possible to launch the
Stenosis Analysis application.
From the Review tab, select Stenosis Analysis (SA) to enter the application.
The most useful functions are available to quantify a vessel or measure a distance.
Note: Only Autocalibration is available at table side. In case of catheter calibration required, perform the calibration
from the control room console.
Launch the transfer of the image displayed on the live display in the Innova Central touch screen.
After the completion of the transfer, the central part of the image appears on the Innova Central touch screen.
And the displayed Region Of Interest (ROI) is visualized on the live display.
Use the Innova Central touch screen joystick to roam the image:
• Tilt the joystick left/right to see further left/right (the viewport moves left/right, the image moves toward right/left).
• Tilt the joystick up/down to see further up/down (the viewport moves up/down, the image moves down/up).
The location of the ROI visualized on the live display always matches the image displayed on the Innova Central
touch screen.
Use the Zoom/Roam functions to better visualize and center the part of vessel to quantify.
The Zoom button on the Innova Central touch screen switches zoom state on both images, Innova Central touch
screen and live display.
Drop points apart of the stenosis to quantify from proximal to distal by just touching the vessel (at least 2 points
must be dropped).
All dropped points can be deleted by using the Delete All Points button.
One single point can be selected by just touching it, moved by just dragging it or deleted by pressing on the Delete
Selected Point button.
After all points are dropped, press on the OK button to launch the quantification.
After completion of the quantification, results are displayed on the live display.
The image can be zoomed using the Zoom button and roamed using the Innova Central touch screen joystick.
The Calibration Result window can be hidden by pressing on the Show/Hide calibration button.
Note: The Stenosis Quantification Results and Vessel Profile windows cannot be hidden.
Vessel diameters along the vessel can be moved by using the Move Diameter button.
Select the diameter which needs to be moved by selecting either "Reference", "At Stenosis", "Lesion Start" or
"Lesion End".
The selected diameter is highlighted on the live display. Tilt the Innova Central touch screen joystick right/left to
move the selected diameter. When the optimum position is found, select another diameter or press the Move
Diameter button again to end diameter movement.
As for Stenosis Quantification, launch the transfer of the image displayed on the live display in the
Select the Contours key and then one of the predefined displays from the pull down list. This
When possible, allows to toggle between Sub and NoSub image display.
During a vessel quantification, allows to move the "Reference" or "At Stenosis" or "Lesion Start" or
During stenosis quantification, the image displayed on the Touch Screen can be roamed by using the Innova
Central touch screen joystick.
After In-room Stenosis Analysis is launched, it is always possible to launch the review of the selected sequence or
of another one from the control room console. In such case, the pop up below is displayed:
Note: Before starting acquisition, exit the Ventricular Analysis (VA) application to have access to the display of the
X-ray technique factors on the INNOVA Digital Screen.
Contrast media
For ventricular analysis to be successful, the contrast media injected in the left ventricle should have enough
volume to fill the entire ventricle during multiple cardiac cycles and to visualize the end diastolic and end systolic
phases of the cycles.
Quantification
Based on the end-diastolic and end-systolic contour of the left ventricle defined manually by the user, Ventricular
Analysis provides a means to perform Wall Motion (WM) and Global Ejection Fraction (GEF) calculations. Wall
Motion analysis is built upon the Sheehan's centerline method. Global Ejection Fraction analysis provides results
calculated with both the Simpson's rule method and the Dodge-Sandler Area-Length method.
18-1 Ventricular Analysis at a glance
Using the Ventricular Analysis application involves the five activities summarized below.
1. Select study image.
Review patient LV-gram.
2. Launch Ventricular Analysis application.
The VA application can be launched while in review or paused.
3. Select two frames and manually draw LV contour:
The one that most clearly shows the end of Diastolic contour.
The one that most clearly shows the end of Systolic contour.
4. Generate the Global Ejection Fraction and Wall Motion report.
On application request, enter the object to tabletop distance (or use default value) to perform the automatic
calibration. The distance entered shall be determined from the center of the measured object to the top plane of
the table without mattress.
5. Save the GEF and WM report.
When the report is saved, it is added in the Photo Browser as a standard photo.
18-2 Performing Ventricular Analysis
1. Once need for analysis has been established, select the desired sequence from the SEQUENCE BROWSER
and begin playback.
2. Review the images that most clearly show the end of Diastolic and end of Systolic contours.
3. Click the Ventricular Analysis button on the SEQUENCE BROWSER to start the analysis.
If the review was launched in single plane mode, either Frontal or Lateral, the Ventricular Analysis application
will start on the selected plane for review.
If the review was launched in biplane mode, the Ventricular Analysis application will start on the Frontal plane.
The Ventricular Analysis button can be selected while in a review or paused mode.
Following the instructions in the hint window, enter the points of the diastolic contour by clicking with the left mouse
button. The LV diastolic contour shall contain at least 3 points.
Each point entered is represented by a yellow cross.
The application builds up the LV diastolic contour by connecting the user-specified LV edge points using a bicubic
spline interpolation. The diastolic contour is represented by a red curve.
To edit a point already entered, move over the point, click on it, and drag it to the correct position with the left
mouse button kept pressed.
To insert a new point in the contour, click on the contour with the left mouse button.
To delete a selected point, press the Delete key on the keyboard.
If you do not get an acceptable curve using the editing functions, the Delete Diastole (3) allows you to
It is possible to change the frame during the systolic contour edition. The systolic frame will be the one on which the
contour edition is finished.
Dodge's method
The left ventricle is approximated by a prolate ellipsoid with its long axis in the 30° RAO projection. The calculation
of the volume of a prolate ellipsoid only requires knowledge of the length of the longest axis and the area of the
ellipse. The axis of revolution length is the long axis of the LV. The computation of the ellipse area is based on the
mechanical tracing of the LV projection border.
After both end of Diastolic and Systolic contours are drawn, click on Generate GEF report (7) on the
The goal of auto-calibration is to allow the software to compute the pixel size in a given image without using any
kind of reference object. Auto-calibration is entirely based on the known geometry of the imaging system. The only
parameter that the user has to specify is the Object to Tabletop distance defined as being the shortest distance
between the center of the object to be measured and the top of the table.
As opposed to catheter calibration, auto-calibration is available only after a region of interest has been defined in
the image. It means that auto-calibration can be launched only after LV contours or segments are drawn in the
image.
Calibration results are automatically saved at the sequence level. If you launch the application on a previously
calibrated sequence, the calibration information will also be loaded as well as the sequence itself.
Enter the object (heart) to table top distance or use the 15 cm default value, then click OK to get results in metric
units.
THE OBJECT (HEART) TO TABLE TOP DISTANCE IS DEFINED FROM THE TOP OF THE
TABLE TOP AND NOT FROM THE TOP OF THE MATTRESS. IF THE DISTANCE ENTERED
DIFFERS FROM THE ACTUAL DISTANCE, THE RESULTING VOLUMES WILL BE
INACCURATE OF ABOUT 3% PER CENTIMETER OF DIFFERENCE.
In case a new auto-calibration is needed, it is always possible to launch it manually pressing on the Auto-calibration
icon (1) on the Ventricular Analysis toolbar.
Upon completion of auto-calibration, centerline computation and GEF quantification, the GEF report is displayed
with the computed results.
The GEF analysis results report includes the report header, patient and exam information, the Diastolic and
Systolic image, and the results table.
The results table provides the end diastolic, end systolic and stroke volumes of the left ventricle computed in two
ways (Dodge's method and Simpson's method). These volumes are provided in both ml and ml/m² (normalized by
the body surface area. Patient weight and height must be entered). Also, the table contains the Global Ejection
Fraction value expressed in %.
If the sequence has not been calibrated for Ventricular Analysis, then the resulting units of ml or ml/ m² are not
displayed. In this case, only percentage values appear.
IF THE SEQUENCE HAS NOT BEEN CALIBRATED FOR VENTRICULAR ANALYSIS, THIS
CORRECTION IS NOT APPLIED, WHICH LEADS TO A LESS ACCURATE VALUE OF THE
GEF.
If you hide the GEF report by pressing again the Generate GEF report button, you will see both Systolic and
Diastolic contours in the image connected with the 100 equidistant chords.
In case you are not satisfied by results delivered in the GEF report:
1. Hide the current GEF report by pressing again the Generate GEF report button.
2. Modify the position of the existing points on the Diastolic or Systolic contour, add new points, or delete the
contours and draw new ones.
3. Press the Generate GEF Report button. (If requested, perform auto-calibration.)
The new GEF report appears in the screen.
Before exiting the GEF report, click on Store Photo (10) to save the report in the Photo Browser as a
standard photo.
18-7 Wall Motion Analysis
Wall Motion Analysis analyzes the wall motion dynamics of the left ventricle using the Sheehan's centerline
method. This method computes the lengths and locations of 100 chords equally spaced between the user-defined
heart contours.
According to the Sheehan's centerline method, each chord is drawn perpendicular to the centerline which is
constructed midway between the End- Diastolic (ED) and the End-Systolic (ES) contour. The length of the chord
represents the wall motion at a given location of the ventricle contour. The value will be negative if, at a given point
of the contour, the ES contour is located outside the ED contour.
Since the heart size varies from patient to patient, the absolute extent of motion will vary even in normal hearts of
different size. To normalize for heart size, each chord length is divided by the length of the ED perimeter. The
normalized chord data can then be standardized.
This is done by subtracting from each chord the average of a group of normal patients (called the normal mean),
and dividing the result by the standard deviation from the normal mean for that chord.
Note: This method is validated for LV acquired in RAO 30° or LAO 60° angulations. So, if the sequence was not
acquired in RAO 30° +/- 10° or LAO 60° +/- 10°, or with a CRA or CAU angulation greater than 10°, or with more
than 5° difference between the end of Diastolic and end of Systolic frame, a warning message about the loss of
result accuracy will be displayed.
After both end of Diastolic and Systolic contours are drawn, click on Generate Wall Motion report (8) on
The Wall Motion analysis report includes a report header, patient and exam information, a heart graph, a standard
deviation graph, and a results table.
The Heart graph field (top right of the WM report) contains the Systolic and Diastolic contours previously drawn by
the user, together with the corresponding RAO/LAO values. Also, the 100 chords representing the current wall
motion of the left ventricle are displayed (current patient chords).
To gather precise and relevant information on hypokinesia and hyperkinesia in different ROIs, study the Standard
deviation graph and the Results table.
The standard deviation graph (bottom left of the WM report) shows the normalized wall motion as a function of
chord number, based on Wall Motion computation.
In the case of hypokinesia, the normalized wall motion is a negative value. For hyperkinesia, the normalized wall
motion is positive.
Left ventricle with normalized motion between -2 and +2 can be considered as normal.
The Results table field (bottom right of the WM report) contains a table with the results of Wall Motion Regional
analysis.
The results provide information about the impact on the wall motion of the three main coronary arteries (LAD, RCA,
and CFX) affected with single or multiple diseases. Also, the chord interval is specified for each vessel ROI in the
'Chord #' column. The chord interval associated with a main coronary territory is different in the case of RAO 30°
+/- 10° and LAO 60° +/- 10° acquisition. The table below shows the chord intervals for each ROI in both cases.
Region of Interest (ROI) Chord interval for RAO 30° Chord interval for LAO 60°
CFX single 10 - 80 19 - 67
CFX multiple 10 - 80 19 - 67
LAD single 10 - 66 50 - 67
LAD multiple 10 - 58 50 - 67
RCA single 51 - 80 38 - 74
RCA multiple 59 - 80 38 - 74
The 'Hypokin. SD' column displays the average of hypokinesia severity in standard deviation unit in a certain ROI. If
the average of the hypokinesia value is lower than -2, then it is displayed in bold. Negative values in this column
refer to hypokinesia. Wall motion is considered normal, if it is between -2 and +2.
For each ROI, the '% Total LV contour' column displays what percentage of the entire length of the left ventricle
contour can be characterized with hypokinesia outside the [-2;+2] range.
For each ROI, the 'Hyperkin. op. ROI SD' column displays the possible hyperkinesia compensation in the opposite
ROI. It corresponds to a significant hyperkinesia if it is positive and outside the range [-2; +2].
If you hide the WM report by pressing again on the Generate WM report button, you will see both Systolic and
Diastolic contours in the image connected with the 100 equidistant chords.
In case you are not satisfied by results delivered in the WM report:
1. Hide the current WM report by pressing again the Generate WM report button.
2. Modify the position of the existing points on the Diastolic or Systolic contour, add new points, or delete the
contours and draw new ones.
3. Press the Generate WM Report button. (If requested, perform auto-calibration.)
The new WM report appears in the screen.
Before exiting the WM report, click on Store Photo (10) to save the report in the Photo Browser as a
standard photo.
18-8 Multi Segments
Click on the icon Multi-segments (9) on the Ventricular Analysis tool menu to draw a link made of multiple
segments (multi-segments) on a single frame of a sequence, and to estimate the length of the segments.
Note: Only one Multi-segments can be displayed at a time.
Following the instructions in the Hint window, enter the points of the multi-segment by clicking with the left mouse
button.
Before you place the first point, you can perform frame navigation using the Play/Pause or Next/Previous Frame
keys or Shuttle Knob functions.
The adjacent points of the multi-segments can be as close as you want from each other. However, remember that
the smaller the distance between the points is, the higher the imprecision will be.
While creating the multi-segments, you can edit any of the points already entered. Move over a point, the pointer
will change to a crosshair cursor, and then click and drag with the left mouse button to the intended position.
Also, you can insert points between two points already entered. Move over the intended position on the segment
line (the pointer will change to a crosshair cursor), and click with the left mouse button.
Double-click the last or any existing point to indicate that the multi-segment is finished.
To draw a new multi-segment on the selected frame, repeat the above procedure.
Before exiting, click on Store Photo (10) to save the image with measurements in the Photo Browser as a
standard photo.
After all analysis are performed and all images/graphics/reports saved, click on the Exit icon
19 StentViz (Option)
The StentViz application is designed to enhance the visibility of a stent placed during an interventional Cardiac
procedure. Additionally, StentViz may help the cardiologist assess the correct deployment of the stent in the vessel.
If a stent was already placed, it may also be used to verify the positioning of a new balloon before the deployment
of the second adjacent stent, or before re-dilatation of the stent.
The result is shown on the static image below detailing the enhanced image image quality and contrast of the stent.
There are two StentViz images displayed on the reference display. One where the full guidewire is displayed and a
second where the portion of the guidewire between the balloon marker-balls has been subtracted. The subtracted
guidewire is intended to ease the visualization of the stent.
There are four different displays the image will be divided depending on the original direction the vessel was
imaged.
Note: This application is restricted to heart anatomy only and can be launched only on images acquired using the
automatic StentViz workflow described below.
The success of the StentViz application might be altered by the poor quality of the images (high noise level…), the
type of balloon used (low marker radio-opacity), the radio-opacity of the guidewire, and or high radio-opacity
structures in the vicinity of the markers.
Note: The StentViz resulting photo is a recomputed image. Always associate it with the original recorded sequence
for interpretation.
19-1 Automatic StentViz Workflow
To launch the StentViz application acquisition to image a deployed stent the following is required:
1. Deflate the balloon and leave it in position inside the stent. StentViz will detect and focus on both markers of the
balloon and on the guidewire to perform the image processing.
2. A cardiac related protocol needs to be selected. On DL console or on the Innova Central touch screen (option),
select Dynamic and then StentViz to launch the application. An icon will be displayed on Live monitor to indicate
the StentViz acquisition mode is set for the next single dynamic acquisition.
The message “READY FOR STENT VIZ” is displayed at the bottom left of the Live monitor in the Status area.
3. Perform a short Record acquisition centered on the display stent and deflated balloon. A "Stop X-Ray" blinking
message will be displayed on the Live monitor when enough frames are acquired. You can release the pedal at
this stage.
The acquired sequence is stored in the DL Sequence browser with a specific default "Pre-StentViz" label.
4. At the end of acquisition, StentViz processing is automatically launched. The message "STENT VIZ IN
PROGRESS" is displayed at the bottom left of the Live monitor in the Status area. The typical processing time is
less than 10 seconds. Because image processing is performed in the background, fluoro, record, review and
image processing are always available.
5. At the end of StentViz processing time, the message "STENT VIZ IN PROGRESS" is replaced by "STENT VIZ
PHOTO READY" at the bottom left of the Live monitor and the resulting image is automatically displayed on the
reference display as a photo showing the stent with enhanced image quality and contrast. As for other photos,
this photo is stored in the DL Photo browser with a specific default "StentViz" label.
Note: In case of biplane sequence, the automatic StentViz workflow is launched on frontal sequence only. The
lateral sequence is to be processed manually.
Note: In case of fluoro or record acquisition, or image review in progress at the completion of the StentViz
processing, the resulting photo is displayed only at the end of the fluoro or when the review switches to Pause
mode.
Note: The next Dynamic acquisition will be performed without StentViz processing. In case a new StentViz
acquisition is required, reselect the StentViz button on the DL Console or Innova Central touch screen (option).
19-2 Manual StentViz Workflow
If the StentViz processing is not successful, StentViz can be manually launched on previously acquired StentViz
sequence:
1. Select the StentViz native sequence (labeled “Pre-StentViz”) and launch the review. Zoom the image and center
it on the stent. This will increase the sucess rate and decrease the processing time.
2. Launch StentViz through the “StentRefine” button from the DL sequence browser on the control room console,
the DL remote control using the Menu key, or from the Innova Central touch screen (Option) using Review
menu or the SmartNav menu.
Note: In case of biplane sequence, select the Frontal or Lateral sequence before selecting "StentRefine" button.
DL sequence browser
Live and Refer- StentViz already running. Restart it The previous StentRefine or StentViz post-processing is
ence monitor manually later still running
This is not an eligible sequence for The sequence selected for the StentRefine post-
StentRefine processing has not been acquired using a StentViz
workflow
Not enough frames. Reselect The acquired sequence or selected sequence does not
StentViz to proceed have enough frames for StentViz post-processing.
Redo StentViz acquisition and wait until "X-Ray Stop" is
displayed.
20 Remote Control
Sequence thumbnails are displayed first with their original sequence number; photo thumbnails are then displayed
with a dedicated photo icon and their original photo number.
In case of biplane sequence or photo, a double thumbnail is shown with gantry angles of each plane for better
understanding.
A thick horizontal white line separates sequences and photos.
Note: In case of multiple exams performed on a Patient, sequences of each exam are displayed first (a thin
horizontal white line separates each exam), then, after the thick white line, photos of each exam are displayed (a
thin white line also separates each exam).
Once the IRB is displayed on the reference display, use the Exam Loop key to switch focus either on the IRB or on
the live display. Refer to the highlighted label in side panel of both IRB or live displays to visualize where the focus
is located.
Focus on IRB
Note: The IRB will stay displayed on the reference display even when the focus is on the live display.
The IRB will be removed only in case of Start/End Exam or Store/Recall photo.
It will not be possible to activate or take focus on the IRB during a Stenosis quantification of acquisition.
When the focus is on the IRB, use one of the eight Remote Control arrows to select the sequence or photo to
review.
A dedicated icon shows the selected thumbnail:
After selection, press on the Remote Control Enter key to launch the review.
A dedicated icon shows the sequence in review:
Note: The thumbnail selection can also be performed using the DL keypad joystick. Press also on the DL keypad
Enter key to launch the review.
A small arrow is displayed in the bottom right corner of the IRB to indicate that more than 16 thumbnails are
available (see 1).
Use the Remote arrow keys to scroll and see the other available thumbnails.
While focus is on the IRB, the 6 blue keys of the Remote Control (or equivalent functions on the DL keypad) can be
used without exiting focus from the IRB.
Any other processing function activation (Zoom, Pixel Shift...) will automatically switch focus on the live display.
In case of photo thumbnail selection and Enter key pressed, the selected photo will replace the IRB on the
reference display and the system will react as if a Recall photo was activated.
Press on Exam Loop again to re-display the IRB when the photo is not needed anymore.
20-2 Send Angle
From the Remote Control, press on the Send Angle key (see Illustration Remote Control) to send to the
Autopositioner the gantry/SID position of the selected/reviewed image/photo. Angles sent to autopositioner are
displayed and high-lighted on the live display until the next move of the gantry.
Activate and move the Autopositioner joystick Up to move the gantry to match the angulation of the selected
image/photo.
21 DL Keypad
1 Reset Brightness and Contrast to Default Values 14 Edge Enhancement / Pixel Shift / Roam Adjustment
2 Contrast Adjustment 15 Zoom
3 Brightness Adjustment 16 Edge Enhancement Filter Selection
4 Start and Stop Review within a Sequence 17 Auto Archive Mode Selection
5 Review Next Image 18 Shuttle Knob for Image Review
6 Review Next Sequence 19 Monitor Pattern
7 Store Photo 20 Exam Mode (Collage / In-Room Browser)
8 Recall Photo 21 Time Scale ON/OFF Control
9 Review Previous Image 22 Show/Hide Image Infos
10 Review Previous Sequence 23 Biplane Selection
11 SUB/No Sub Selection 24 Lateral Plane Selection
12 Mask Selection to select another mask if needed 25 Frontal Plane Selection
13 Pixel Shift Selection
Note: The monitor pattern is not available while in review or under Ready for exam status (exam in progress).
• To display the pattern on both live and reference displays, press the blank (19) button.
• To remove the pattern:
1. Creating a new patient and starting the exam will blacken both screens.
2. Starting a review on any sequence will remove the pattern from the live display.
3. Recalling a photo will remove the pattern from the reference display.
21-1 Edge Enhancement Filter Selection
Edge Enhancement can be used to sharpen or smooth the image content. A range of filter values is available and
permits to obtain different image looks. By default, the edge filter used during acquisition is applied during DL
review. This default edge enhancement value can be changed.
The following procedure should be followed to adjust the desired level of edge enhancement for Cardiac/DSA no
Sub/Bolus/Chase/DSA/Innova 3D/Innova 3DCT acquisitions:
• Load the sequence to be reviewed.
• Press the "Edge Enhancement Filter Selection" and select the preferred filter setting for the type of acquisition
reviewed.
• Apply the same number as the filter selected to the "Customer Sharpness Sensitivity" parameter in the
acquisition protocol (ask Applications Specialist).
In case of system failure requiring a reset during a procedure, dose related to fluoro
acquisitions performed after the last record acquisition is lost.
If a reset is needed during a procedure requiring fluoro only, all patient dose information are entirely lost. A way to
estimate the cumulated patient skin dose (worst case) in Gy is obtained by multiplying the estimated performed
fluoro time in minutes by 0.1.
e.g. for a performed fluoro time of 60 min, the estimated cumulated patient skin dose is: 60 x 0.1 = 6 Gy.
A way to estimate the cumulated DAP (Dose Area Product) in Gray.cm² (worst case) is by multiplying the estimated
performed fluoro time in minutes by 0.1 and further multiplied by 100.
e.g. for a performed fluoro time of 60 min, the estimated DAP is: 60 x 0.1 x 100 = 600 Gy x cm²
Always end any exam by using the "End Exam" key located on the top of the DL flat panel in
order to save all dose information related to the exam.
At "End exam", the actual dose information are recorded and displayed on the appropriate fields in the exam
browser.
Doing a start exam on an already performed exam will update the dose information on the reference display with
the values previously recorded at exam level.
There are 4 possible ECG status modes, which will be displayed on the DL and the live display (Offline, Stabilizing,
Online and No Trigger).
23-1 ECG icon indication on the DL by color and on the live display
Stabilizing (yellow):
A signal is received, and the system is "learning" the ECG.
The algorithm detecting the peaks needs a period of 10 seconds to analyze the waveform (polarity, amplitude, etc.)
before being able to trigger.
An hour glass will be displayed during the stabilization phase.
Online (green):
A signal is received and the system is delivering triggers.
No Trigger (orange):
A signal is received but the system is not capable of delivering a trigger.
The system is receiving the signal, the current BPM are displayed.
23-2-2 Status "Stabilizing"
The "- -" will be displayed if there is no R – Peak detection or there is noise in the signal.
Note: Always refer to the hemodynamic or electrophysiology system as the prime reference for the status of the
patient’s ECG, not the Innova system.
23-2-4 Status "Offline"
No ECG signal is received, the ECG line is black, there is no ECG indication
If the ECG signal is lost:
In most situations, check the hemodynamic monitor verifying there is no electrode failure. Once that is confirmed,
perform a reset of the R-peak detection to try to recover the signal.
There are some situations that the ECG waveform analyzer will be 'lost'.
Examples:
• Noise cannot be differentiated from a regular signal and will try to detect peaks.
• When peaks are detected at a frequency greater than 300 BPM, the display of the BPM value will be
">300BPM" until the frequency is less.
• If the polarity of the signal is changing, it is probable that no peak will be detected.
• If the signal is too noisy: false peaks may be detected.
• If the signal amplitude is increasing: false peaks may be detected.
• If the signal amplitude is decreasing: no peak may be detected.
26 How to Delete
Note: Before to delete any data from the Innova Digital, always check that all data was successfully pushed and
available on the AW Workstation.
26-1 How to delete a Patient
Patient Browser
Delete Patient
• Click on the [Patients] tab at top left of DL screen to select the PATIENT BROWSER. By a simple click; select
the patient(s) you want to delete.
Note: You can select multiple patients:
Alternatively, it is possible to preset the Auto Archive to ON or OFF by default in the Browser. By default, the Auto
Archive is set to ON. The update will require a system restart.
Note: Transfer will pause when there is a fluoro, record or review in progress.
27-2 How to configure and select a Host
• Click on the [Net] button at the top of the DL screen. The NETWORK QUEUE appears:
• Click on the [Select Host] button. This opens the host configuration screen. The tabs MPPS and Worklist will
be displayed if the MPPS and Worklist is enabled.
[Verify] button allows checking if the network connection is alive between the Innova system and the remote host.
By pressing [Save] button and if all fields are filled in, the new host will be added to the list in the left window.
User can select the 3D reconstruction host (if 3D option is selected).
User can set the auto push option. 'Yes' is selected by default. If automatic push behavior is not required, this
parameter is to be selected as ‘No’. It requires a system restart to update changes made to this setting.
From the available host(s) list in the left window, the user can select one or several hosts by clicking on its/their
name with the left mouse button.
In case of several hosts selected, use the Up and Down buttons to prioritize the transfer. The hosts may also be
dragged up or down to change their priority. Transfer is performed to the host from first line of the list to last bottom
line of the list.
At the bottom of each Patients/Exams/Sequences/Photos Browser, the selected host(s) is (are) displayed in priority
order from left to right.
Host set in the system for 3D acquisition network is labeled with "3D" written after the host name).
Note: Whatever be the priority of the 3D host in the host list, a 3D acquisition is always networked first. Host set as
archive station is labeled "host name*" (small star written after the host name).
CASE 2: If the Network status at Patient Browser is INFORMATION, then place the mouse over the
INFORMATION status.
CASE 2.1: If the tooltip indicates "There is no image host configured" then, configure and select an Image push
host. Refer 26-2 How to configure and select a Host
CASE 2.2: If the tooltip indicates "There are unsent images. Manual push is required" then, go to Exams tab.
In the Exams tab, click on the network status for the exam with "Information" status.
If the tooltip indicates “There are unsent images” then, go to Sequences and Photos tab.
Manually push the unsent Images.
CASE 2.3: If Tooltip indicates "Patient is under exam", it implies that the exam is ongoing.
CASE 3: If the Network status at Patient Browser is SENDING, then place the mouse over the SENDING status.
If the tool-tip indicates: "Sending Images is under way" then, image push is underway. Need to wait for the network
operation to end.
CASE 4: If the Network status at Patient Browser is ARCHIVING, then place the mouse over the ARCHIVING
status.
If the tool-tip indicates: "Archiving Images is under way" then, image archival is underway. Need to wait for the
network operation to end.
CASE 5: If the Network status at Patient Browser is COMPLETED, then place the mouse over the COMPLETED
status.
If the tooltip indicates "Images have been transferred successfully" then, it implies successful transfer of all images
for the selected patient.
• Delete Selected: Remove the selected item from the queue. This function is available only on items with
PENDING or FAILED status.
• Clear Pending: Remove all PENDING items from the queue, after completion of the ACTIVE item transfer.
• Retry Failed: Return all items with FAILED status to the active part of the queue; their status is changed to
PENDING.
• Retry Selected: Allow to resend selected items with PENDING status (neither successfully pushed nor failed) in
case of communication problem.
• Abort: Immediately abort the current ACTIVE task.
• Select Host: Give access to configuring different host(s).
User can modify the host configuration details of the existing host.
User can DELETE the host by clicking the [Clear] and [Save] button in the given order.
User can set the automatic retrieve of Worklist at boot. 'Yes' is selected by default. Changing this parameter would
require a system restart.
Pressing the [Refresh] button on the patient Browser retrieves the worklist.
While the query is in progress, the system remains fully available for other operations.
During the query, the [Refresh] button toggles to [Cancel Query], allowing canceling the query in progress.
If the query fails, the last successful query result remains displayed.
The worklist can be sorted by patient name or by scheduled start date and time by clicking on the header row.
The system will retrieve items that satisfy the criteria defined in all three boxes. In the "Date" area, only one item
can be selected.
The "Modality Worklist" criteria and the "Date" criteria are stored persistently on the system. The patient criterion is
stored as long as the system is not re-booted.
MODALITY WORKLIST
One or both or none of the checkboxes may be selected
• This room: The scheduled system's DICOM AE-Title matches the local dicom AE-Title.
• This modality: The modality of the scheduled procedure step is "XA", X-ray angiography.
• Leaving both checkboxes unchecked: Selecting this will have the effect of bypassing the scheduled system
selection criteria, since it will always match.
• Both checkboxes checked: The scheduled system's DICOM AE-Title and the modality of the scheduled
procedure step will be used for filtering.
Note: This selection must be used when a GE Mac-Lab is used to retrieve the worklist.
Note: To see the local system's AE-Title, select Service from the Browser. In Service User Interface, choose
configuration application, then DICOM.
DATE
Any date: Selecting this will have the effect of bypassing the date selection criteria, since it will always match.
From ... to: Enter the selected dates in the following format: 01-Jan-2001.
PATIENT SEARCH
Multiple matching criteria can be defined in this area.
For the last name and first name, the query will match if the name in the worklist provider contains the given name.
E.g.: querying for "John" will return "John", "Johnson" ...
The tab key navigates between the fields.
[Refresh now] button
This has the same effect as [Apply] + [Refresh].
[Apply] button
The window is closed. The settings definition is saved.
[Cancel] button
All edits are discarded. The window is closed.
Case 2: The patient has more than one scheduled procedure step:
• To create one exam from each procedure step, select and import each procedure step individually.
• . Selecting and importing the patient line or a group of scheduled procedure steps will import the first procedure
step.
Importing items from the worklist will open the patient and exam info screen, pre-filled with the information from the
worklist provider.
To ease the patient identification in Review Stations and Archive Stations, the patient demographic information is
not editable if it was created from the worklist (patient last and first name, patient ID, date of birth, other patient
identification and sex). If editing is required, it should be done on the worklist provider, then the worklist should be
refreshed and the patient re-imported.
This opens the window to configure the hosts. The tabs MPPS and Worklist is displayed if MPPS and Worklist is
enabled.
Selecting the MPPS tab of Host Configuration screen, the user can configure the MPPS host.
Only one MPPS host can be configured.
All fields will have to be filled in to create a new host.
By pressing [Save] button if all fields are filled in, the new host will be saved.
A [Verify] button allows checking if the network connection is alive between the Innova system and the remote
host.
User can modify the host configuration details of the existing host.
User can DELETE the host by clicking the [Clear] and [Save] buttons in the given order.
If any Exam displays Network status as "FAILED", place the mouse over the FAILED status.
Follow the tool-tip instructions to recover the error.
CASE 2: If the Network status at Patient Browser is COMPLETED, then place the mouse over the COMPLETED
status.
If the tooltip indicates "MPPS data has been transferred successfully" then, it implies successful transfer of all
MPPS for the selected patient.
THE EXAM STARTED ON INNOVA SYSTEM MUST ALWAYS BE THE EXAM THAT IS ACTIVE
ON THE PATIENT MONITORING/SCHEDULING/REPORTING SYSTEM. STARTING ANOTHER
EXAM ON INNOVA SYSTEM WILL LEAD TO FAILING THE EXPORT OF THE EXAM DOSE
AND DATA.
MAKE SURE THAT THE EXAM IS PROPERLY CLOSED BY PRESSING THE [END EXAM or
ABORT EXAM] BUTTON ON THE INNOVA SYSTEM BROWSER SCREEN. PRESSING THE
[END EXAM or ABORT EXAM] BUTTON WILL ACTIVATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OF
THE EXAM DATA. IF THE INNOVA SYSTEM IS RE-STARTED WITHOUT PROPERLY
CLOSING THE EXAM, THE EXAM DATA WILL NOT BE AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFERRED.
EACH TIME AN EXAM IS ENDED ON INNOVA SYSTEM, THE X-RAY INFORMATION OF THE
RECENTLY PERFORMED EXAM IS SENT TO THE PATIENT
MONITORING/SCHEDULING/REPORTING SYSTEM.
If the patient information is not populated on the Patient Monitoring/Scheduling/Reporting system, or the study is
not activated on the Patient Monitoring/Scheduling/Reporting system, it will be impossible to retrieve on Innova the
patient demographics via the Worklist. Therefore, a new patient and exam must be created manually on Innova.
At the end of this unscheduled exam, the X-ray exam information will be integrated in the patient record of
Mac-Lab/CardioLab and Carddas.
29-4-1 Known limitations with Mac-Lab/CardioLab system
The 'Cine Dose', 'Fluoro Dose', 'Total Dose' and 'Cine Frames' fields is not displayed in the Dose Report of
Mac-Lab/CardioLab. The user may get these values from the information displayed on the Innova screens. The
user can also find these values in the Dicom Dose Structured Report document that will be available in the Dose
Report Receiving station.
This opens the window to configure different hosts. The tabs MPPS and Worklist is displayed if MPPS and Worklist
is enabled.
Select the Dose SR tab of Host Configuration screen to create or modify Dose SR hosts.
If the user clicks on the 'Add' button, empty host parameter fields will be displayed for the new host.
All fields will have to be filled in to create a new host.
If Storage Commitment workflow is not enabled, the ‘Archive Station’ radio buttons will be disabled.
If Storage Commitment workflow is enabled, the ‘Archive Station’ radio buttons will be enabled.
Initial state of radio buttons: For Archive Station "No" is selected by default.
If the user checks ‘yes’ for ‘Archive Station’ option, the ‘Storage Commitment’ edit fields will be enabled and, if they
are empty, they will be filled in automatically with the same values as the storage host.
[Verify] button allows checking if the network connection is alive between the Innova system and the remote host.
By pressing [Save] button and if all fields are filled in, the new host will be added to the list in the left window.
From the available host(s) list in the left window, user can select one or several host by clicking on its/their name
with the left mouse button.
In case of several hosts selected, use the Up and Down buttons to prioritize the transfer. The hosts may also be
dragged up or down to change their priority. Transfer is performed to host from first line of the list to last bottom line
of the list.
Dicom Structured Dose Reports (Dose SR) is a standard medium defined by DICOM to convey dose information. It
is structured document [a tree of information] containing X-ray and dose information. It is driven by Safety and
Regulatory guidelines [IEC Edition3].
Transfer of Dose SR is mandatory in the system.
Optionally if storage commitment option is enabled, upon successful Dose SR transfer the system will request for
archival of the Dose SR's sent to the selected Dose Archive Stations.
In the Browser, when END or ABORT EXAM is clicked, DICOM Dose SR is automatically sent to all the configured
Dose SR SCP(s), if any acquisition [fluoro or record] was taken during the study, irrespective of the acquisition
being stored or pushed or deleted.
Note: ABORT EXAM will be enabled only if MPPS is enabled.
Dose SR has the dosage information of the exam performed, cumulated at every Performed Procedure Step level.
Run information (consolidated and not per frame) is provided for all fluoros, fluorostores and record acquisitions
[i.e, for every irradiation event] acquired for a Performed Procedure Step in Dose SR object
The reference to all images (record or fluoro acquisitions) that is acquired during the exam [in-between START and
END EXAM] is also included in the Dose SR object.
For the fluoro acquisitions, though the pixel data is not stored in system, Dose SR includes the available dose
values and irradiation event UID s associated with the fluoro image.
30-3 How to check the status of Dose SR transfers
In the Patient and Exam Browser, the Network status will also consolidate the Dose SR transfer status.
CASE 1: If the Network status at Patient Browser is FAILED, then place the mouse over the FAILED status.
If the tool-tip displays: "Failure occurred during Dose Report transferring. See Exam tab for more details."
CASE 2: If the Network status at Patient Browser is COMPLETED, then place the mouse over the COMPLETED
status.
If the tooltip indicates "Dose Report has been transferred successfully" then, it implies successful transfer of all
Dose Reports for the selected patient.
3. Restart AW.
Displayed on left side of the live display to show that the displayed image
is a live fluoroscopic image.
Displayed on left side of the live display to show that the displayed image
is a recorded image.
Displayed on left side of the live display during a fluoro performed in Auto
Fluorostore mode.
Displayed on live display to show that the displayed image is the frozen
last fluoroscopic image.
Displayed on the left side of the live display to show the system is in
Blended Roadmap and the selected percentage of vessel visibility
Displayed on left side of the live display to show the selected level of 30%
landscape for Subtracted or Roadmap fluoro.
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed
image is a previously recorded image reviewed in Play mode Forward
nominal speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed
image is a previously recorded image reviewed in Play mode Forward
half speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed
image is a previously recorded image reviewed in Play mode Forward
high speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed
image is a previously recorded image reviewed in Play mode Backward
nominal speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed
image is a previously recorded image reviewed in Play mode Backward
half speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed
image is a previously recorded image reviewed in Play mode Backward
high speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed
image is a previously recorded image reviewed in Pause mode (frozen
image)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed
image is a previously stored fluoroscopic image reviewed in Play mode
Forward nominal speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed
image is a previously stored fluoroscopic image reviewed in Play mode
Forward half speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed
image is a previously stored fluoroscopic image reviewed in Play mode
Forward high speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed
image is a previously stored fluoroscopic image reviewed in Play mode
Backward nominal speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed
image is a previously stored fluoroscopic image reviewed in Play mode
Backward half speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed
image is a previously stored fluoroscopic image reviewed in Play mode
Backward high speed (review in loop)
Displayed at the bottom right of the live display to show that the displayed
image is a previously stored fluoroscopic image reviewed in Pause mode
(frozen image)
Displayed on left side of the live display to show that an ECG signal is be-
ing detected
Reference Display
Displayed on the right side of the right side of the reference display to
show that disk space is still available.
Displayed on the right side of the right side of the reference display to
show that disk starts to be full.
Blinking icon displayed on the right side of the reference display to show
that disk is nearly full.
Displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that disk is full.
Displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that at least
50% of the heat units are still available in the X-ray tube.
Displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that available
heat units in the X-ray tube are between 30% and 50%.
Blinking icon displayed on the right side of the reference display to show
that available heat units in the X-ray tube are below 30%.
Displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that the maxi-
mum heat units are reached in the X-ray tube.
Displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that the Fluoro
is ready (enabled).
Displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that the Fluoro
is not available (disabled).
Displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that the
Record is ready (enabled).
Displayed on the right side of the reference display to show that the
Record is not available (disabled).
Note: Fluoro and Record techniques are linked to the plane selected. If the Frontal plane is selected, techniques
are displayed only on the Frontal Reference Display. In case of Biplane selection, techniques are displayed on both
Frontal and Lateral Reference Displays.
Note: 30/25 fps displayed in the Fluoro Frame rate field means that Biplane Fluoro is performed at 25 fps and
Single Plane Fluoro is performed at 30 fps.
Live and reference displays are managed independently, so, in some cases, it is possible to display images from
two different exams of the same patient.
It is possible to display one frontal and one lateral review at the same time on both live
displays. To distinguish this case from a review of a biplane sequence, it is necessary to
check seq Id consistency on both live displays.
There is a delay between Photo storage and Photo display. In case of X-ray started before the Photo is displayed,
use Recall Photo to display the last stored Photo.
31-1 Technique factors display accuracy
The relative variation between actual and displayed high voltage (in kV unit) is within [0%; 0.07%].
The relative variation between actual and displayed tube current (in mA unit) is within [+/- 5%].
31-2 Dose Estimation
Error on dose estimation is within +/- 35 % interval in accordance with the international safety standard for Dose
Rate and Total Dose and which is valid down to 100 mGy for dose and 6 mGy/min for dose rate.
Error on Dose Area Product (DAP) estimation is within +/-30 % interval in accordance with Switzerland legislation
which is valid down 2.5 Gy.cm² for DAP.
Compliance is tested with acquisition or duration longer than 3 seconds.
The estimation of the total dose (cumulated Air Kerma) (mGy) delivered to the patient per plane is continuously
displayed and updated on the reference display. On the live display, is the ratio (in percentage) of the actual Total
Dose of the Dose Threshold value set within the protocol. The Dose Threshold value and a gauge icon visualizing
the Dose percentage of the Threshold are displayed during acquisition. After the Dose Threshold value is reached
on a plane, the value corresponding to that plane is displayed in reverse video. Once the Dose Threshold reaches
twice the set Dose Threshold value, on a plane, a warning icon is displayed on the corresponding live display next
to gauge icon.
Display prior to the predefined Dose Threshold value being reached:
Display after the predefined Dose Threshold value has been exceeded (above 100%):
Display on live display after double of the predefined Dose Threshold value has been reached:
Live Display
Possible states of the gauge icon depending on the actual Total Dose ratio to the Dose Threshold value.
100% of Threshold
Dose Threshold values are set in each anatomy protocol. The default Dose Threshold values are:
• 1 Gy Threshold for Pediatric protocols
• 2 Gy Threshold for Neuro protocols
• 3 Gy Threshold for others
The Dose Threshold value of each protocol can be configured to any of the following values:
• 0.5 GY
• 1 GY
• 2 Gy
• 3 Gy
• 4 Gy
• 5 Gy
If you want to change Dose Threshold level for any of the protocols, contact your GE Healthcare Representative.
31-3 Monitor Pattern
On the DL keypad, a dedicated key (19) can be used to check the in-room/control room monitors.
Note: The monitor pattern is not available while in review or under Ready for exam status (exam in progress).
• To display the pattern on both live and reference displays, press the blank (19) button.
• To remove the pattern:
1. Create a new patient and start the exam will blacken both screens.
2. Start a review of any sequence will remove the pattern from the live display.
3. Recall a photo will remove the pattern from the reference display.
31-3-1 Monitor Contrast Adjustment Check
The Contrast Adjustment Tool is used to set monitor brightness and contrast levels. They are correctly adjusted
when the 5% square inside of the black or white squares is visible. If this is not visible, brightness and contrast may
need to be readjusted. Monitor changes are to be performed only by service.
31-4 Stopwatch
The Stopwatch when selected on the Innova Central touch screen has the capabilities of Start, Pause, Restart the
timer and Exit the function. Exit will abort the stopwatch and remove the display from the reference display's lower
left corner. Reclicking on Stopwatch button will close the window but leave the stopwatch displayed in the mode it
was last using.
The electronic shutter is always displayed several millimeters larger than the image area to keep the collimator
blades always visible during Fluoro or Record acquisition.
Note: In case collimator blades are moved during an acquisition, the electronic shutter displayed in review and
pushed will correspond to the largest position of the blades.
Using the Shutter button located on the DL Keypad it is possible to activate or not the electronic shutter in review.
Note: Shutter button on DL keypad and on Digital screen are activating and deactivating the electronic shutter
simultaneously on both lateral and frontal plane.
In review, the electronic shutter is applied as close as possible to the image area to hide the collimator blades
completely.
Note: Only images acquired with electronic shutter can be reviewed with or without electronic shutter. For images
acquired without electronic shutter the Keypad’s Shutter button is inactive.
TM
Chapter 9 - InnovaSpin (Option available on Frontal plane only)
Note: The Lateral gantry must be first moved into zone 1 (see Section Innova Positioner / Lateral Carriage
Positioning) to allow the InnovaSpin acquisition mode.
The InnovaSpin option allows to perform an acquisition while the gantry rotates around its horizontal axis (pivot).
Rotation from RAO to LAO can be performed at up to 40°/s.
Rotation from LAO to RAO can be performed at up to 30°/s.
To prevent any collision during the rotation a test rotation at 10°/s must be performed first.
Time for gantry to speed up and slow down is included in the rotation trajectory.
1 Safety Recommendations
1. Secure the patient on the table using appropriate restraints to prevent any motion during the gantry rotation.
2. Explain the procedure to the patient and ask him not to move during the gantry rotation
3. Clear the rotation area to prevent any collision during the rotation
4. In case of any problem during the rotation, releasing the exposure footswitch will activate the emergency break
of the gantry.
footswitch is released
• Releasing the exposure footswitch will exit from the InnovaSpin mode. "Cardiac" or "Chase" is displayed back
on the reference display.
Note: If you choose to keep shooting X-ray once the InnovaSpin is finished, some gantry vibrations might occur
and be visible on the image depending on the trajectory performed.
3 Trajectories Settings
Spin trajectories are preloaded in the Innova system.
However, gantry Start position, End position and rotation speed can be modified for each trajectory.
If needed, contact your GE Healthcare Representative for any trajectory modification.
4 User Messages
Information and error messages are displayed in the status and Error Message areas located at the bottom of the
live display.
"SELECTION NOT ALLOWED, ACQUISITION IS IN • You tried to enter spin mode with an X-ray switch
PROGRESS" appears in error area. pressed. This in not allowed.
or
• You tried to reselect a trajectory with an X-ray switch
pressed. This is not allowed.
"SELECTION NOT ALLOWED, RELEASE TEST BUT- • You tried to enter spin mode with Test button-
TON" appears in error area. pressed. This is not allowed.
or
• You tried to reselect a trajectory with Test button-
pressed. This is not allowed.
"SELECTION NOT ALLOWED, TABLE IS ROTATED" You tried to enter spin mode with Table rotated. This is
appears in error area. not allowed.
"RECORD ACQUISITION NOT ALLOWED, SPIN TEST You tried to perform a record during test phase. This is
IS IN PROGRESS" appears in error area. not allowed.
"RELEASE FLUORO SWITCH FOR SPIN ACQUISI- You tried to select a new spin position during a fluoro
TION" appears in error area. acquisition. This is not allowed.
"RELEASE TEST BUTTON FOR SPIN ACQUISITION" After test phase completed, you tried to start acquisition
appears in error area. with test button already pressed. This is not allowed.
"SPIN SETUP ABORTED, RESELECT TRAJECTORY" You got out of spin mode before performing spin acqui-
appears in error area. sition.
This can happen if:
• There was a user gantry or a table motion between
end and start position during test phase.
or
• There was a collision between end and start position
during test phase.
or
• You exited operator "F".
or
• You selected a new protocol.
or
• 5 minutes has been elapsed after a spin test.
"SPIN ACQUISITION ABORTED, RESELECT TRA- You stopped acquisition during Spin acquisition.
JECTORY" appears in error area. There is no error or status message and you cannot se-
lect the F operator: You tried to select InnovaSpin mode
but other than a Cardiac or the InnovaChaseTM protocol
is selected. This is not allowed.
"SEND ANGLES NOT ALLOWED, SPIN IS IN You selected Send Angles during Spin test or Spin ac-
PROGRESS" appears in error area. quisition.
"READY FOR SPIN TEST" appears in status field. You just entered Spin mode.
"SPIN TEST IN PROGRESS" appears in status field. Spin safe test is running.
"READY. CLEAR ROTATION AREA" appears in status You are ready to start acquisition then launch Spin.
field.
Note: In case of collision between two mechanical parts or with the patient, activating a collision sensor (see
Innova Positioner / Collision Sensors), the anti-collision software stops the gantry. Release the enable trigger and
press it again. Gantry motion will automatically reverse to clear the collision. After the collision was cleared, call
Service in case the gantry moves permanently at low speed.
In case of collision between two mechanical parts or with the patient, without activation of a collision sensor, the
anti-collision software progressively slows down the gantry motion. An audible signal is activated and the visual
gantry display located at the bottom left of the live display is highlighted. The command of the gantry or table must
be released to prevent any collision.
1-2 Smart Handle
1 Table Control Up/Down; Motorized Longitudinal Tabletop: Press down first, then tilt
2 Frontal and Lateral Detector Lift Control: Press down first, then tilt
3 Frontal C-Arc and/or Lateral Pivot Gantry Motion: Press Gantry Enable first, then press button
right or left
4 Table Panning / Frontal Pivot and/or Lateral C-Arc Gantry Motion: Press respective Enable first,
then rotate
5 Patient Contouring (Option)
6 Frontal L-Arm and Lateral Carriage Control: Squeeze first, then tilt
7 Frontal Plane motion select
8 Lateral Plane motion select
9 A 2 positions black switch is located under the Smart Handle to adapt the gantry and table direc-
tions to the location of the Handle.
Depending on the location of the Smart Handle, either on the right or left side of the table, slide
the black switch toward the table head end side to be correctly oriented.
10 Rail Fixation Release
11 Table and Gantry Enable Release (short or long button can be configured at installation to enable
either the table or the gantry)
Note: In case of collision between two mechanical parts or with the patient, activating a collision sensor (see
Innova Positioner / Collision Sensors), the anti-collision software stops the gantry. Release the enable trigger and
press it again. Gantry motion will automatically reverse to clear the collision. After the collision was cleared, call
Service in case the gantry moves permanently at low speed.
In case of collision between two mechanical parts or with the patient, without activation of a collision sensor, the
anti-collision software progressively slows down the gantry motion. An audible signal is activated and the visual
gantry display located at the bottom left of the live display is highlighted. The command of the gantry or table must
be released to prevent any collision.
1-3 Manual L-Arm Positioning
Use the L-Arm rotational brake release (1) to manually position the L-Arm. The brake release is located on a
handle at the upper end of the L-Arm. Press one or both side buttons on the handle to release the brakes and
manually position the L-Arm.
You can freely move the L-Arm to its limits in either direction. A built-in hard stop limits travel.
Note: The brake release allows manual positioning of the L-Arm only. In case of failure of the L-Arm brake, it is still
possible to overcome the L-Arm brake by pushing manually on the L-Arm with sufficient strength so as to clear the
patient as needed in case of emergency situation.
Note: In case a second TSSC is used in control room, all commands driving any gantry motorized axis are disabled
(i.e.: Autopositioner, gantry Test rotation).
In case of Emergency, press the Emergency Button (10). All Gantry and table motions will stop.
To reset, press the RESET Button at TSSC underside.
There are four configurations of the Tableside Cart with one accessory rail. The approximate height from the floor
to the rail for these four configurations is the following:
• 75.5 cm (29.7 in)
• 82 cm (32.3 in)
• 98 cm (38.6 in)
1 Brake released
2 Brake engaged
3 Handles used to move
BEFORE USING THE TSUIs ON THE TABLESIDE CART, BE SURE THEY ARE WELL
CLAMPED ON THE RAILS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY LEAD TO STAFF INJURY DUE TO
TSUIs FALLING.
When using the Smart Box on the Tableside Cart to move the gantry or the table, keep the
Tableside Cart accessory rails parallel to the table accessory rails or to the Tabletop end.
When using the Smart Handle on the Tableside Cart to move the gantry or the table, keep
the Tableside Cart accessory rails parallel to the table accessory rails.
1-6-5 Cable Routing
The cable routing on the Tableside Cart is designed to avoid TSUIs cables hanging down from the rails or lying on
the floor.
Two cable strips are used for tying TSUI cables on the Tableside Cart and four cable winders are used for winding
the TSUI cables to minimize the cables lying on the floor .
1 Cable winder
2 Cable tie
ALWAYS ENSURE THE TSUI CABLES FROM THE TABLESIDE CART ARE NEVER IN A
LOCATION WHERE PATIENT OR STAFF COULD TRIP. USE THE FOUR CABLE WINDERS TO
REDUCE THE MINIMUM LENGTH OF THE TSUI CABLES LYING ON THE FLOOR.
1-6-6 Safety mechanism
The shape and size of the front and side handles is designed to avoid unexpected table and gantry motion due to
an unwanted activation of the TSUI in case of collision between the Tableside Cart and other equipment.
Wheels are designed to prevent any unexpected X-ray pedal activation and to roll over any TSUI cables.
THIS TYPE OF DYSFUNCTION MAY CAUSE UNEXPECTED GANTRY MOTION AND RESULT
IN SEVERE INJURY TO THE PATIENT OR PEOPLE AROUND THE GANTRY.
AS SOON AS THE ERROR CODE IS DISPLAYED ON THE CONTROL PANEL (TSSC), YOU MAY TERMINATE
YOUR EXAM WITH CAUTION AND MUST REPORT TO YOUR GE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
IMMEDIATELY.
1-8 Remote Stand (Option)
The Remote Stand is installed in the control room by your GE Service Engineer. It is used to mount the Smart Box,
TSSC and Smart Handle (either Smart Box or Smart Handle can be used at a time) in the control room allowing
movement of the gantry and table remotely. The Remote Stand can be configured to have the main column either
to the left or right side of the rail arms. The direction will be selected based on the position it is mounted on the
counter to make the controls easily accessible to the user but not extending beyond the counter surface. It is
important that the stand and controls are always in a position that the patient and equipment are clearly visible and
the view unobstructed to the operator. Keep the surrounding area free of objects that could fall on the controls and
cause an uncontrolled motion.
The Remote Stand is equipped with a knob to lock or unlock the rotation of the two arms:
• Turning the knob counter clockwise will unlock the arms and allow rotation around the axis of the stand. Adjust
the position of the arms as needed.
• Turning the knob clockwise will lock the rotation of the arms and hold them in the desired position.
Note: Do not use the joysticks of the Smart Box / Smart Handle or TSSC to move the stand.
ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE ROTATION OF THE REMOTE STAND IS LOCKED BY PULLING
ON ITS ARM BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN
SEVERE PATIENT OR STAFF INJURY DUE TO AN UNCONTROLLED MOTION.
1-9 Omega Cable Holder
The cable holder for the Omega Table encloses and guides the Table Side User Interface (TSUI) cables during the
table movements and thereby protects the cables from entangling and getting cut during table movements.
• The cables in the center sheath divides to left and right sides rails accessories.
• It can be opened to selectively add or remove cables.
• It can be removed for cleaning.
THE CABLE HOLDER WILL BE EFFECTIVE ONLY WHEN THE SHEATH IS PROPERLY
INSTALLED AS PER THE OM INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT LEAVE ANY TSUI OR GROUNDING CABLES OUTSIDE THE SHEATH WHEN CMD IS
IN USE.
MAKE SURE NO OBJECT LIES UNDER THE TABLE, WHICH THE CABLES COULD GET
CAUGHT INTO.
The following TSUI cables shall always be routed through the Cable Holder when installed on the table rail.
• Table Side Status Control (TSSC)
• Smart Box
• Table Panning Device (TPD)
• Remove the side sheath zipper; take only the desired cable out from the internal strap and button it back, then
close the zipper.
• Open the flap in the middle sheath, and move the cable to the other side; button the flap back.
1-9-2 How to Rotate the Table beyond 90 deg. when Cable Holder is in use
• Remove all ferrules from both side Cable Holder (with Cable Holder option); or unhook from the rails the two
hooks of the side sheath (with side sheath option).
• When the table is rotated back to its home position, make sure that all ferrules and hooks are placed back into
their original positions.
1-9-3 How to Use with Remote Stand
WHEN USING THE REMOTE STAND, ALWAYS RELEASE THE CABLE LOOPS OF THOSE
CABLES ON THE REMOTE STAND OR THE CABLES WILL BE TOO SHORT TO LIE ON THE
FLOOR.
IF, AFTER USING THE REMOTE STAND, THE DEVICES ARE BROUGHT BACK TO THE
TABLE RAIL, THE EXTRA CABLE LENGTH MUST BE LOOPED AGAIN TO AVOID CABLES
GETTING CAUGHT.
• If all the devices are moved to the remote stand, the sheath can be left on the cables.
• If only some devices are moved to the cart, the cables of those devices should be taken out of the sheath.
1-9-4 How to Remove and Install the Sheath
1-9-4-1 Detaching the Sheath
• Remove the side sheath zipper, unbutton the internal straps and take the cables out.
• Unhook the side sheath from the rail
• Remove the center sheath and middle sheath zippers to remove the center sheath.
• Unhook the sheath metal holder from the two supports.
• Put the cables inside the internal straps, and close the side sheath zipper.
• Mount the side sheath hooks on the channel block of rail.
1-9-5 How to Loop the Extra Cable Length
Once the center sheath is installed, the extra length of cables coming out of it has to be managed through cable tie
and holder.
• Use the cable tie to group cables on rest point bracket. Provide extra length of ~120mm from cable tie to the
center sheath end.
Note: In case of shortage of length of cables, adjust the cables in the center sheath to accommodate for extra
length requirement
• Use cable tie and holder to carry the loop of cables inside the rest point board.
• Confirm all TSUI connections are good; Close the rest point board with cover.
2 Collimator Control
Select the Collimator function from the TSSC button: light is Off.
The collimator is controlled automatically when operator selects a Field of View on the TSSC.
The collimator may also be operated manually at the TSSC.
There is a permanent safety mechanism which ensures automatically for the operator that the X-ray beam will
never expose patient body areas which are not displayed on the monitor (SID and FOV tracking).
1 Not Used
2 Not Used
3 Not Used
4 Auto-Collimation
5 Lateral Blades Closed
6 Lateral Blades Open
7 Longitudinal Blades Open
8 Longitudinal Blades Closed
Auto-Collimation:
The auto-collimation button (4) provides the means to quickly open collimator blades to maximum selected field
size. When the button is pressed, the corresponding LED in the collimator joystick is ON. As soon as the collimator
blades are manually moved in the FOV, the LED goes OFF.
There are two ways to visualize the location of the collimator blades:
• While performing fluoro:
Move the collimator joystick to visualize and position real time the collimator blades over the selected anatomy.
• Out of fluoro:
Move the collimator joystick to visualize and position virtual lines displayed over the Last Image Hold (LIH) or
over any image in review on the live display.
Note: Virtual lines displayed represent the current location of the collimator blades and may not match, in case
of gantry or table motion, with the anatomy of an image previously acquired.
These virtual lines are displayed just few seconds over the image each time the collimator blades are moved
either manually using the collimator joystick or either automatically when changing the gantry SID or detector
FOV.
Note: There is always a short delay between the time the collimator blades move and the time the position of
the virtual collimation lines is updated on the image. If X-ray is performed before the position of the virtual
collimation lines stabilizes, the X-ray beam might not perfectly match the area shown by the virtual collimation
lines.
Recommendation: wait for the virtual collimation lines to stabilize before performing fluoro or record
acquisition.
Gantry informations linked to the acquired image and displayed in the bottom right corner of the live display are
removed during the few seconds the virtual collimator lines are displayed.
Note: Collimator blades can be moved during DSA, Chase and Cardiac Record acquisitions. Collimator blades
controls are disabled during Bolus and 3D Record acquisitions to allow further successful image reconstruction.
2-1 Contour Filter Control
Select the Contour Filter function from the TSSC button: light is On.
1 Left Contour Filter Blade Selection (not used on Innova IGS 620)
2 Right Contour Filter Blade Selection (not used on Innova IGS 620)
3 Central Contour Filter Blade Selection (not used on Innova IGS 620)
4 Auto Parking Positioning
5 Moving Inside the Field
6 Moving Outside the Field
7 Rotation Control Clock Wise
8 Rotation Control Counter Clock Wise
3 Auto Positioning
The Auto Positioner stores gantry angulations only, either Frontal or Lateral or Biplane, following the active plane
selection on the Smart Box/Smart Handle.
3-1 Auto Positioning Control
The Auto Positioning control allows storing and recalling gantry positions.
It gives access to 9 users. 7 positions can be stored and recalled for each user.
1 Move Lateral gantry towards parking: Press down first, then tilt left
2 Move Lateral gantry towards isocenter: Press down first, then tilt right
3 7 memorized Gantry Positions
4 To reach preselected position (1 by 7): Press down first, then tilt up
5 Move all Frontal and/or Lateral gantry axis to 0° (Home position): Press down first, then tilt down
6 Press to store the position
To store a position:
• Move the gantry in the position to store.
• Using the User Selector (button 8), select an operator number.
• Using the Auto Position Selector (button 3), select a position number. The button light goes On.
• Press the store icon (button 6) to store the gantry position, the light of the position number goes Off then On
again to show that the storage is performed.
Note: If no storage action is performed within 30 s after the position number was selected, the light of the position
number will automatically goes Off. In such case, reselect the position number prior to storage action.
To recall a position:
• Using the User Selector (button 8), select an operator number.
• Using the Auto Position Selector (button 3), select a position number. The button light goes On and the gantry
position previously stored is displayed in reversed video on the live display.
• Using the Auto Positioning joystick, press down first then tilt the joystick Up or Down to move the gantry to the
previously stored position. At the end of the motion, the information "Position Reached" appears in the lower left
corner of the live display.
3-3 Park/Iso Function
The Park/Iso function is activated by using the autopositioner joystick. This aligns the Frontal and Lateral gantry to
get optimum clearance and unrestricted motion, then drives the Lateral gantry from the isocenter position to the
parking position (or reverse).
When the Park/Iso function is activated, the following sequence of events occurs:
• Lateral X-ray tube and both Detectors are moved to max SOD and SID.
• Frontal Pivot moves to 0°.
• Frontal C-Arc moves to approximately 25°.
• L-Arm moves to approximately -16°.
• Lateral Pivot moves to 0°.
When the Lateral gantry is Off Iso, the anti collision software is still active but collision
could occur when both gantry are very close one from the other. Keep visual focus on both
Frontal and Lateral gantry when working in such position (Lateral gantry moved 20 cm
towards parking (Patient head)).
NARROW AND SMALL HUMAN OBJECTS (I.E. NOSE) ARE MORE DIFFICULT TO DETECT
BY THE SENSORS. SO IT IS RECOMMENDED TO TURN PATIENT'S HEAD TO THE LEFT OR
RIGHT AND TO REDUCE GANTRY SPEED WHEN IN THE VICINITY OF THE PATIENT'S
HEAD.
When InnovaSense patient contouring is activated (Item 5 on Smart Box/Smart Handle), the Digital Detector
always stays at a constant safe distance from the patient while the gantry is moved in any direction. At the end of
the motion, keeping the gantry enable pressed, will move the detector down for even closer positioning (stops at
few cm from patient).
The Digital Detector will also move Up/Down in response to the table movement providing a smart system
response.
With InnovaSense patient contouring activated, bringing the detector at its highest position will prevent it to
automatically move down during a table Up/Down motion and /or longitudinal tabletop motorization.
When using the AutoPositioner, the Digital Detector will automatically move Up/Down during gantry motion to stay
at safe distance from the Patient. There is a button provided to activate or disable this function (Item 5).
THE RECEPTOR WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY MOVE OUT OF THE WAY DURING MANUAL
PANNING UNLESS GANTRY ENABLE IS PRESSED.
7 Collision Sensors
The sensor pads surrounding the X-ray tube and Digital Detector contain pressure-sensitive collision sensors.
There is one level of collision detection for the X-ray tube sensor (see Innova Positioner / Collision Sensors / Level
1), and there are two levels for the Digital Detector sensor (see Innova Positioner / Collision Sensors / Level 1 and
Innova Positioner / Collision Sensors / Level 2).
7-1 Level 1
During normal operation, Level 1 sensors activate immediately upon sensor detection of collision.
Activation:
When Level 1 collision sensors are activated, corresponding parts of the visual gantry display located on the left
side of the live display are highlighted and flashing. An audible signal is activated. Motions and drives for the
positioner and the table stop.
Clearing Procedure:
After a Level 1 collision sensor activates, remove the obstruction to allow the sensor to clear itself automatically. If
you are unable to remove the obstruction and the system must be driven to clear the sensor, perform the following
procedure:
1. Release the Smart Handle or Smart Box motion enable button. Press the button again, and the system
automatically backs out of the collision.
a. Collimator collision clearing. If you are clearing a collimator collision, then during collimator backout, the
system retraces the motion that preceded the collision.
b. Digital Detector collision clearing. If you are clearing a Digital Detector collision, the system first attempts to
raise the Digital Detector along its motion axis. If this is not successful, the system retraces the motion that
preceded the collision along the remaining axes.
2. If the collision remains after the backward motion, you can resume the positioner movement by releasing and
pressing the Motion Enable Trigger.
Note: In case the table top is under collision and the collision cannot be cleared as described above, such collision
can be cleared by moving manually the table top in longitudinal or lateral direction or by manually rotating it.
Note: In case of collision sensor failure, messages such as "...Press Tube front plate to reinit" or "...Press Detector
front plate to reinit" will be permanently displayed on the Innova console at system boot. In such case, press once
on the specified sensor to reinitialize it.
7-2 Level 2 (Digital Detector only)
Level 2 detection is a back-up for Level 1 detection. The Level 2 collision sensor on the Digital Detector is activated
if sensor detection continues beyond the normal and expected machine stopping distance.
Activation:
When the Level 2 collision sensor is activated, the Status Display indicator list and an audible signal is activated. All
motions and drives for the gantry and the table are disabled.
Clearing Procedure:
1. Level 2 prohibits powered motions; therefore, you must clear the sensor manually or press the Digital Detector
emergency backout button (see Innova Positioner / Digital Detector Housing Controls).
2. Once you remove the obstruction or clear Level 2 using the backout button, all motions and drives are restored.
8 Skin Spacer
Depending on country regulation (e.g.: as required in USA and New Zealand), the Skin Spacer must be installed
over the X-ray tube cover on each plane.
Innova IGS 620 with Skin Spacer Innova IGS 620 without Skin Spacer
Innova IGS 630 with Skin Spacer Innova IGS 630 without Skin Spacer
When the Skin Spacer is installed over the X-ray tube cover, particular attention must be taken when moving the
table down, especially during patient loading/unloading phase.
With the Skin Spacer installed, do not stop the table too close to the spacer (keep about 5
cm in between) when loading the patient on the table.
Doing so will prevent the table top to collide with the Skin Spacer due to its flexibility.
The purpose of the Innova Central touch screen is to bring an easy and direct access from table side to most
commonly used functionalities related to the acquisition, image review, electrophysiology and Intra Vascular
Ultrasound.
A joystick is used to navigate in some of the functionalities.
A reset button located under the Innova Central touch screen (left side) allows to reinitialize it in case it hangs or
does not respond properly.
9-1 Innova Central touch screen Installation
The primary location of the Innova Central touch screen, connected at table base, is at table side. It can also be
installed on a cart, on an articulated arm or just placed on a table.
To install the Innova Central touch screen at table side, pull the handle located underside, position it over the table
accessories rail and release the handle.
Note: Before using the Innova Central touch screen, make sure it is well secured on the table accessories rail.
9-2 Innova Central touch screen Menus
At the bottom of the Innova Central touch screen, permanent buttons are always available whatever menu is
selected.
Depending on configuration, on the top of the Innova Central touch screen, tabs give access to acquisition, image
review, electrophysiology and intra vascular ultrasound dedicated screens.
When a small joystick is displayed on a button, it indicates that the Innova Central touch screen joystick needs to
be used to interact in the selected function. For example, when Recall Sequence is selected, move the joystick
right/left to visualize the next/previous sequence.
9-2-1 X-Ray tab
9-2-1-1 Record tab
This screen gives access to the most used Record acquisition parameters as well as protocols and image flip
selection.
Label Description
Protocols Allows to select an acquisition protocol within an anato-
my.
Image Flip Allows to flip the Frontal and Lateral image in horizontal
or/and vertical.
End Exam Allows to close the current exam.
X-Ray Lock Interrupts the system from taking exposures when Fluoro
or Record is no longer required.
Plane select Allows to select either the Frontal, Lateral or both planes
to perform X-ray.
Record Mode Allows to select one of the available acquisition mode.
Label Description
Protocols Allows to select an acquisition protocol within an anato-
my.
Image Flip Allows to flip the Frontal and Lateral image in horizontal
or/and vertical.
End Exam Allows to close the current exam.
X-Ray Lock Interrupts the system from taking exposures when Fluoro
or Record is no longer required.
No Sub Selects Non-Subtracted fluoro mode.
Label Description
9-2-2 AW tab
These functions of the Innova Central touch screen are described in the InnovaTM Vision, InnovaTM TrackVision,
InnovaTM EPVision, InnovaTM HeartVision OM.
9-2-3 MLab tab
9-2-3-1 Mac-Lab tab
Label Description
Study > Emergency Begins a new study, bypassing the patient demographic
input. The patient information is set as follows:
• Last Name: Timestamp
• First Name: No Name
• MRN: Timestamp
Study > Close Closes the current Mac-Lab study in progress.
• Yes/No confirmation on the Innova Central touch
screen.
• No confirmation from the Mac-Lab application.
Labels Labels a selected blood pressure channel ART, PA,
VEN, PV, LA, RA, AO, RV, VC, SP, LV, or PCW.
12 Lead Prints a Real-Time 12 lead. Also adds 12-Lead event to
the log.
Scale Scales all pressures to 25, 50, 100, or 200 mmHg as se-
lected.
P1 Selects blood pressure channel 1 in the Real-Time win-
dow.
P2 Selects blood pressure channel 2 in the Real-Time win-
dow.
Label Description
Close Study Closes the current Mac-Lab study in progress.
• Yes/No confirmation on the Innova Central touch
screen.
• No confirmation from the CardioLab application.
Mark Creates a new note at the current time with the Mark text
in the Event Log.
12 Lead Prints a Real-Time 12 lead. Also adds 12-Lead event to
the log.
Pace Switches the pacing settings to the highlighted channel
poles.
Page Up Changes the display of the Real-Time window up one
page.
Page Down Changes the display of the Real-Time window down one
page.
Gain Up Increases the gain for the selected ECG, intracardiac, or
high-level input channels.
Gain Down Decreases the gain for the selected ECG, intracardiac, or
high-level input channels.
Auto Save Enables/Disables the automatic saving option.
Permanent Buttons:
Label Description
Auto Injection
In Room-Browser Activates/Desactivates the Collage/In-Room Browser
function:
• Move joystick up/down, right/left to select the se-
quence/photo to review.
• Press on top of joystick to launch the review of the se-
lected sequence/photo.
Recall Sequence Brings focus back on live display:
• Press on top of joystick to Play/Pause the review.
• Move joystick right/left to review next/previous se-
quence when in Play; next/previous frame when in
Pause.
Recall Photo Displays on the reference display the last stored photo.
Store Photo Saves on disk the image displayed on live display and
displays this image on reference display.
Emergency Save Immediately starts saving signals in the Real-Time win-
dow to the optical disk. Also saves as much data as pos-
sible from memory.
Stat Vitals Performs a Stat Vitals measurement. The current HR,
SPO2, RR, temperature, Inspired CO2, and Expired CO2
are recorded as-is from the Status area into the Log win-
dow.
Stopwatch
The Innova Central touch screen (Option) provides the possibility to control many applications of different
modalities, and many types of procedures performed by users with different preferences; but users need just a few
of these functionalities during a specific type of examination.
Innova Central touch screen customization enables to collect the frequently used functionalities to one single
surface based on the user preferences or the type of intervention. It means that you are able to copy the frequently
used Innova Central touch screen buttons to one single location, and use only this surface during the examination
without navigating through the different pages of the Innova Central touch screen.
The following section describes step by step how you can customize Innova Central touch screen. Please be aware
that the customization mode is available only out of exam, for safety reasons. During the examination you can use
the created favorite pages.
9-3-1 Location of the customized pages (Favorites tab)
Innova Central touch screen has a specific tab page called Favorites tab, which is indicated with a star icon. You
can collect your preferred functionalities under different favorite sub-tabs. After the system installation, Favorites
tab has one single sub-tab, which contains a short description about the usage of customization feature.
2. Select the Add new tab item from the displayed list: a virtual keyboard is opened.
3. Enter the name of the new favorites sub-tabs, and press the [OK] button. The new favorites sub-tab with the
given name will be created.
2. Select the name of the Favorite sub-tab where you want to copy the button with the help of the pager arrows,
and press the [OK] button. The selected control functionality will be copied to the selected Favorite sub-tab.
3. Repeat the previous actions until you collect all functionalities you need for your examination.
Please be aware that a single functionality can be placed only once in a favorites sub-tab (functionalities cannot be
duplicated inside a single favorites sub-tab). The functionalities coming from different modalities can be simply
distinguished with the help of the colored stripe and caption of the buttons. Each modality has one specific color
that can also be found on the bottom left corner (colored squares) of the corresponding Tab:
• Purple: Innova / Record
• Green: Innova / Review
• Beige: Innova / Fluoro
• Yellow: AW
• Cyan: MLab
• Red: Volcano s5i
By selecting an allowed location (displayed with green or blue arrows) you can put the button to an empty position
or you can swap two buttons. (Red icon means a position which is not allowed for the given button.)
9-3-4-2 Arrange buttons between tabs
You can arrange buttons between favorites sub-tabs by copying or moving them to another tab. To do this, you
have to select the Copy to or Move to item from the menu.
When you select Copy to or Move to item, a dialog window is displayed to enable selecting the new location of the
button.
Select the name of the sub-tab where you want to copy or move the button with the help of the pager arrows, and
press the [OK] button. The selected button will be copied or moved to the first free position of the selected tab.
9-3-4-3 Delete a button from the current tab
You can remove a button from the favorites sub-tab by selecting the Delete button item from menu. Before the
button is removed a confirmation dialog is displayed. Answer the question of the dialog according to your needs.
The following additional functionalities are available in the extended sub-tab management menu:
• Move tab: change the order of tabs
• Delete all buttons: delete the content of the selected sub-tab
• Delete current tab: delete the selected sub-tab
9-3-5-1 How to change the tab order
Select the Move tab item of the menu: a dialog window will be displayed where you can chose where you want to
insert the selected sub-tab page (before another tab, or at the end of the tab page by selecting at the end).
The approval of content deletion will result in an empty favorites sub-tab, which you can populate again according
to your preferences.
9-3-5-3 How to delete a Favorites sub-tab
Select the Delete current tab item of the menu. A confirmation dialog will be displayed where you can approve the
deletion of the selected sub-tab.
9-4 Smart Nav
The Smart Nav Menu can be displayed on the Reference monitor in 2 monitors configuration or on the Live 2
monitor in 3 monitors configuration. It provides an easy access to system functionalities.
Smart Nav can be opened In Room by pressing the [Menu] button on either the Innova Central touch screen or the
DL remote control, or in the Control Room by pressing the [Menu] button on the DL keypad. The user can open
Smart Nav with a long press of the Innova Central touch screen joystick button.
An Icon is displayed at the bottom right of the screen when functionalities are applicable to the lateral plane or to
the biplane.
Function applicable on the Frontal Function applicable on the lateral Function applicable on the biplane
plane plane
This logo indicates that the selected item triggers an application or functionality.
DL keypad joystick to select the filter to apply on the sequence. Press on the touch screen joystick button or on
enter on either the remote control or the DL keypad to exit the function.
The state of Menu will change. Select Validate to keep the performed modification. Select Reset to reset the
sequence to its initial state.
The number of the filter is displayed on the Live 1.
• Select Time Scale to display or erase the time scale.
Note that StentRefine is present if StentViz option is available on the system.
The alarm index displayed at the end of the error message refers to the alarm description in this section of the
Operator Manual and in the Alarm Messages window available from the Utilities key located on top of the Innova
Digital screen.
X-Ray / Auto-injection 1s 3s
Alarm system not functional 3s 5s
2.2 !! Collision risk. Detector lift Reset system to recover. Detector lift brake failure de-
brake failure. Reset system tected at system boot or re-
set. Risk of uncontrolled de-
tector lift down motion. De-
tector lift commands are dis-
abled after five consecutive
detections.
2.3 !! Collision risk. Table position Continue on going procedure with care. Unknown table position.
failure. Move with care Risk of uncontrolled colli-
sion. All frontal and lateral
gantry axes move at half
speed.
2.4 !! Extra dose risk. Acquisition Release exposure switch. The frame rate used during
frame rate error. Reselect proto- Reselect the protocol and restart the acqui- acquisition does not match
col sition. the requested frame rate.
Patient skin dose may be
higher than expected (up to
four time to nominal).
2.5 !! Extra dose risk. Spectral filtra- Stop acquisition and resume. Error detected in spectral fil-
tion failure. Restart acquisition If problem persists, terminate promptly on tration selection.
going procedure. Image quality may not be
optimal and patient skin
dose may be higher (up to
four times nominal).
2.7 !! Patient fall risk. Gantry/table Verify that Gantry and Table motion are dis- One of the Gantry or Table
lock failed. Handle patient care- abled. brake has not been activat-
fully Handle patient with care. ed after a Gantry/Table dis-
able command. One of the
frontal or lateral gantry axis
is not locked. Table longitu-
dinal or lateral axis is not
locked. Risk of patient fall in
case of accidental table or
gantry command during pa-
tient load / unload.
2.8 !! Patient fall risk. Gantry/Table Stop Gantry/Table motion then resume. Gantry/Table disable com-
lock failed. Repeat lock com- mand not available during
mand an ongoing motion, a 3D, a
Spin Cardiac or a Bolus ac-
quisition. Risk of patient fall
in case of accidental table or
gantry command during pa-
tient load / unload.
2.9 !! Patient fall risk. Tabletop Handle patient with care. Longitudinal/lateral brakes
brakes failure. Handle patient cannot be activated any-
carefully more. Risk of patient fall
during patient load / unload.
2.10 !! System lock up risk. Long time Reset system before the end of the day. System was not reset for 30
without reset. Reset system consecutive days. A reset of
the system is needed to
eliminate a growing risk of
system lock up.
2.11 !! Extra dose risk. Detector fail- Terminate promptly ongoing procedure to Error detected in detector
ure. Secure patient secure patient. X-rays will be inhibited after power supply. Image quality
the end of the current procedure. may not be optimal and pa-
tient skin dose may be high-
er (up to four times nomi-
nal).
2.12 !! Patient fall risk. Immediately Move back immedialety the table in horizon- One of the table brakes has
move table back to horizontal tal position. Handle the patient with care. been detected as defective.
Risk of patient fall due to a
table brake failure and un-
controlled motion of the ta-
ble top.
2.13 ! Hidden anatomy risk. Deselect Stop on going Fluoro or Record. Deselect The electronic shutter posi-
auto-shutter and resume electronic shutter using the Shutter button tion is not accurate and clini-
on the Innova Digital Screen and resume cal data may be hidden.
procedure.
2.14 !! Collision risk. Anti collision Continue on going procedure with care. Unknown gantry or table po-
failure. Move with care sition. Risk of uncontrolled
collision. All gantry and table
axis move at reduced
speed. Auto-Positioning and
automatic CPR are dis-
abled.
2.15 !! Exam interruption risk if power Contact immediately GE service for repair of Undercharged UPS batter-
is lost. UPS failure. Call Service the UPS. ies or UPS failure. Risk that
the exam is interrupted and
the Innova system suddently
unavailable in case of main
power failure.
1.1 !! Collision risk. Collision detec- Continue on going procedure with care. Gantry emergency stop fail-
tion failure. Move with care ure or bumper sensor fail-
ure. Risk of patient collision.
All frontal and lateral gantry
axes move at half speed.
1.2 !! Collision risk. L-Arm clutch Continue on going procedure with care. Gantry clutch failure detect-
failure. Move with care ed. Risk of staff injury in
case of collision with by-
!! Collision risk. LP Carriage
stander by L-arm or LP Car-
clutch failure. Move with care
riage movement. All frontal
and lateral gantry axes
move at half speed.
1.3 ! Extra dose risk. Cumulated Cumulated dose displayed is not accurate; The cumulated dose dis-
Dose not accurate. Reset system do not use this information in patient played might be less than
records. the cumulated dose deliv-
Reset System. ered to the patient.
1.4 ! Extra dose risk. Spectral filtra- Stop acquisition and resume. Error in spectral filtration se-
tion failure. Restart acquisition If problem persists, terminate on going pro- lection. Image quality may
cedure. not be optimal and patient
skin dose may be higher (up
to twice nominal).
1.5 ! Over injection risk. Injection Reset Innova system and reinitialize injector. Automatic injection failure
stop failure. Reset system If problem persists, use manual injection. detected. Injector did not
stop the injection as expect-
ed.
1.6 !! Unintended motion risk. Mo- Continue with caution. Smart Handle / Smart Box /
tion command failure. Move Secure the Load/Unload patient procedure. TSSC not fully operational.
carefully Risk of unintended motion
due to loss of command pro-
tection.
1.7 ! Unintended motion risk. Check Verify on footswitch/console hand switch are Record foot / hand switch
exposure switches are released released. permanent activation is de-
Correct and reset system to recover. tected by the system con-
trol. Risk of unintended mo-
tion during 3D, Spin Cardiac
or Bolus acquisition.
1.8 ! Unused X-ray risk. Injector un- Stop acquisition if started. Automatic Injection failure
available. Use manual injection Reinitialize injector and resume or select detected. Injector got dis-
manual injection. armed before automatic in-
jection start.
1.9 !!! 3 min before X-Ray inhibit. Terminate promptly current operation to se- System will be shut downed
UPS low. Secure patient cure patient. 3 min after the first message
is displayed. Less than 20 s
!!! 2 min before X-Ray inhibit.
prior system shutdown after
UPS low. Secure patient
last message is displayed.
!!! 1 min before X-Ray inhibit.
UPS low. Secure patient
!!! System near to be shut down.
UPS low. Exit exam
1.10 !!! 3 min before X-Ray inhibit. Terminate promptly current operation to se- The X-ray tube is not cooled
Tube cooling failure. Secure pa- cure patient. anymore. X-rays are
tient stopped 3 min after the first
message is displayed.
!!! 2 min before X-Ray inhibit.
Tube cooling failure. Secure pa-
tient
!!! 1 min before X-Ray inhibit.
Tube cooling failure. Secure pa-
tient
2 System Components
2-1 Basic Components
• A large display cabinet in the technical room.
• A large display monitor in the exam room.
• A suspension in the exam room.
• A set of video source devices either in the exam or control room.
• A table side interface for controlling the display (Innova Central touch screen).
2-2 Option
• A large display monitor to replicate images from the exam room.
• A set of parts to have HD 2MP and HD 8M output.
• A set of video source devices either in the exam or control room.
3 Safety recommendations
THE WORKING POSITION WITH THE LARGE DISPLAY MONITOR OPTION IS TWO METERS
MAXIMUM FROM THE MONITOR.
For Innova signals, the images can be reduced to 75% of the native resolution. It is estimated that the image is still
readable at 75% for a working distance of two meters or less.
IMAGE RESIZING: THE LARGE DISPLAY MONITOR ALLOWS RESIZING OF THE IMAGES
(ZOOM, SHRINK). THE USER SHOULD PAY ATTENTION WHEN DOING A DIAGNOSTIC OR A
TREATMENT ON OVER ESTIMATED VESSELS/STENOSIS.
THE USER SHOULD PAY ATTENTION THAT ALL THE IMAGES ON THE LARGE DISPLAY
MONITOR OPTION DISPLAYS THE SAME PATIENT INFORMATION TO AVOID DATA
MISMATCH.
• CA1000
• Vivid E9
FOR THE OTHER MODALITIES, THE LARGE DISPLAY MONITOR ONLY PROVIDES A
CONNECTION BUT DOES NOT ENSURE AN EQUIVALENT IMAGE QUALITY AND A
FREQUENCY MATCH.
If there is a degradation of the signal on the Large Display Monitor that prevents the use of the modality image, use
the original monitor of the modality.
If the frequency of the signal does not match the frequency of the allocated input port of the Large Display Monitor,
use the original monitor of the modality.
Note: Five groups can be displayed at the same time in the group list . The user may navigate using up and down
arrow in order to access to the whole group list.
5-1-1 How to Create a New Group
Press ‘Manage Groups’, then ‘Create new group’.
After tapping on the 'Assign new layout' box, a new page will appear with all the video inputs that are available.
Tap each video input to be displayed in the layout and a corresponding green outline will appear.
Selecting too many inputs at a time could cause the layout filter to return 0 matches. Reduce the number of
video inputs to widen the search.
Once the selection is done, press on "Apply Filter".
All layouts that respect the filtering criteria will be displayed.
Use the right and left arrow in order to navigate among pages of proposed layouts. An indicator shows to the user
the number of pages and which one is currently displayed.
5-1-1-4 Advanced Filtering
To utilize the advanced filtering function, tap on the 'Advanced' button.
The advanced filtering is divided into:
• Contain: allows the user to define if this video input is to be considered when searching for matching layouts.
Selections are:
– Include: a check mark will be displayed on the input button.
– Exclude: an "X" will be displayed on the input button.
– Not relevant: displays nothing and will search for any layout that might apply.
• Size: allows the user to define the size of the video input that will be displayed on the layout. Selections are:
• Vertical Position: allows the user to define where the video source will be positioned in the layout. Selections
are:
– Top: anywhere on the top of the layout.
– Bottom: anywhere on the bottom of the layout.
– Not relevant: will search for any layout that might apply.
• Horizontal Position: allows the user to define where the video source will be positioned in the layout. Selections
are:
– Left: anywhere on the left of the layout.
Repeat this operation for all the desired video inputs. Once the filters are selected, tap on the 'Apply Filter' button to
display all the matching layouts. Tap on any of the layouts to add to the group.
After creating a group, tap on the 'Save Group' button and return to the mail screen of the groups available.
5-1-2 How to Modify a selected Group
Press the ‘Groups’ button on the bottom of the Innova Central touch screen.
Press ‘Manage Groups’.
Select the group to modify.
Select ‘Edit selected group’ option.
The selected group's layouts will appear allowing the user to add, move or delete any layouts.
Type in the new name for that group with the soft keyboard.
Tap ‘OK’.
5-1-4 How to Delete a selected Group
Press the ‘Groups’ button on the bottom of the Innova Central touch screen.
Press ‘Manage Groups’.
Select the group to delete.
Select ‘Delete selected group’ option.
• The Frontal Reference image, and its possible duplicate, is represented by a light blue rectangle.
• The Lateral Live 1 image, and its possible duplicate, is represented by a medium orange rectangle.
• The Lateral Live 2 image, and its possible duplicate, is represented by a medium orange rectangle.
• The Lateral Reference image, and its possible duplicate, is represented by a light orange rectangle.
A notification message appears if the connection between the Large Display Monitor and the Innova Central touch
screen is not established or is being established. Until the connection is not properly set up, the Large Display
Monitor cannot be controlled.
The Innova IGS 620, Innova IGS 630 can be delivered with 6 or 8 LCD monitors suspension.
The LCD Monitor Suspension comes fully installed and pre-cabled, suspended by a Suspension Arm. For your
operational needs, no additional features need to be considered.
1-2 Large Display Monitor Suspension
1-2-1 Standard use
The Innova IGS 620, Innova IGS 630 can be delivered with a Large Display Monitor suspension.
The Large Display Monitor suspension is delivered with one Large Display Monitor and two 19" monitors mounted
to the back of the suspension to use in case of a degraded mode of the Large Display Monitor.
The Large Display Monitor suspension comes fully installed and pre-cabled, suspended by a suspension Arm. For
your operational needs, no additional features need to be considered.
The Large Display Monitor suspension can receive cover sheets in order to preserve the sterility of the
environment.
Tool clips may be added on the cover sheets to avoid slippage during usage.
Please refer to the picture below for mounting:
FOR INNOVA IGS 620, INNOVA IGS 630 IN CASE OF AN LCD FAILURE, ROTATE YOUR
SUSPENSION TO ACCESS THE BACKUP FRONTAL MONITORS FIXED ON THE BACK.
THEN MOVE THE LATERAL CARRIAGE TOWARD THE PARKING POSITION IN ORDER TO
DISABLE X-RAY ON THE LATERAL PLANE. CHECK DAILY THAT THE BACKUP MONITORS
ARE WORKING PROPERLY AND DISPLAYING IMAGES.
For Innova IGS 620, Innova IGS 630, the Frontal Live 1 and Frontal Reference displays will be fixed on the back of
the suspension.
If Simultaneous Fluoro Sub / NoSub Display option is installed on the Innova IGS 620, Innova IGS 630, the Frontal
Live and Frontal Live 2 monitors will be fixed on the back of the suspension.
Rotation in case of Large Display Monitor failure:
The rotation of the suspension in case of LCD failure can be done in one direction only depending on the room
configuration. The rotation angle is 180°, if it cannot be reached, rotate the suspension in the opposite direction.
The label fixed on the handles indicates to the user the presence of backup monitors located at the back of the
suspension.
IN A CASE WHERE THE LARGE DISPLAY MONITOR IS ACCIDENTALLY TURNED OFF, THE
BACK-UP MONITORS WILL STILL BE ON AND SHOULD BE USED.
It is also possible to mount a different ECG or AW Monitor type like the above but its weight must be between 21 kg
and 35 kg, width max of 50 cm and depth max of 59 cm, for LCD display the weight must be between 8 kg and 9 kg
and it should use VESA standard (100 x 100 mm, 4 hole) connection interface.
2-4 Operating Instructions
The Holder is designed to rotate and tilt its Display to achieve optimal view angle for the user.
By grasping the side of the LCD Display, it can be easily moved (rotated / tilted) to the convenient viewing position
within its range. To prevent damage to the LCD Display or other equipment, care should be taken to be sure that
the LCD Display motion has stopped before releasing and the motion should be made smoothly and slowly.
Note: All AW Display's operation is described in a separate document, which is shipped as User Guide for the
display.
2-5 Periodic Maintenance
In order to assure continued safe performance of this equipment, a periodic maintenance program must be
established. It is the owner's responsibility to arrange for this service.
Annual maintenance is required on the various components of the LCD Holder. The detailed procedures are given
in the Service Manual 2373127-100 or 2373132-100 available from representative of GE Healthcare.
A maintenance checklist - PMS Data Record Form attachment No. F3907 for the LCD Holder is provided in this
Operating Manual as a guide to typical maintenance tasks.
2-6 Qualified Service
Safe equipment performance also requires the use of service personnel specially trained on medical apparatus.
GE Healthcare, and its associates, maintain a word-wide organization of stations from which skilled service may be
obtained. If desired, arrangements can usually be made to have preventive and/or emergency service performed
on a contract basic.
A GE representative will be glad to discuss this plan.
2-7 User Service and Maintenance
Cleanliness is a prime rule in maintaining equipment.
At least once a month, external metallic surfaces and exposed tracks, should be wiped to remove any foreign
material that may have accumulated.
If the tracks are wiped with a cloth slightly moistened with oil, sufficient lubrication will be provided to insure smooth
operations and to protect again rust. Enameled surfaces should be cleaned using a clean cloth moistened slightly
with a good mild cleaner and polish acceptable for such use.
Aside from routine maintenance, any abnormal noise, vibration or unusual performance should be reported
immediately to a GE Healthcare representative.
Before calling for service, however, be sure the equipment is being operated in accordance with the foregoing
instructions.
2-8 PMS Data Record Attachment for LCD Holder
INTERFACES (LIKE DICOM), ALL ASSOCIATIONS OF THE GE ANGIOGRAPHIC X-RAY SYSTEM WITH A 3RD
PARTY IMAGING/DATA MEDICAL DEVICE MUST BE APPROVED FOR USE BY THE MANUFACTURER
GEHC.
Cathlab Frontiers Solutions is the common name for the following system option:
• The Integrated Vivid E9 solution (Vivid E9 System: BT' 12 version).
For a complete description of the Vivid E9 systems and the 6VT-D (4D TEE) probe refer to the following User
Manuals:
• Vivid E9 User Manual - GA092907.
ACCIDENTAL WITHDRAWAL OF A TEE PROBE MAY CAUSE DEEP SOFT TISSUE INJURY.
THE USER SHOULD MINIMIZE THE RISK OF THE INJURY BY: - LOCKING THE WHEELS OF
THE VIVID E9 SYSTEM WHILE IT IS IN USE - LOCKING THE INNOVA IGS SYSTEM AND
TABLE MOTIONS WHEN NO MOVEMENT IS NEEDED - TAKING SPECIFIC CARE WHEN
MOVING THE GANTRY AND/OR TABLE TO PREVENT THE ACCIDENTAL WITHDRAWAL OF
THE 6VT-D (4D TEE) PROBE.
Since the Vivid E9 system is used in the vicinity of the patient, it may accidentally collide with Innova IGS Gantry
and/or Table.
Start Page
Acquisition Page
1-4 Status
When all images have been acquired and processing is finished, the application displays a status:
control device is designed to provide a fast and stable convergence for anatomical tissues.
For DSA mode, the control device is designed to provide a single and accurate prediction of DSA technique, based
on the previous fluoro technique and other parameters.
However, for both Dynamic and DSA modes, these optimal responses are not ensured when the Field of View is
covered by other materials, in particular, strange behavior may occur when metallic phantoms are imaged.
Some of the standard physics measurements are performed using metallic (copper and/or aluminum) phantoms for
simulating patient attenuation.
These are selected in such a way that the total X-ray absorption of the phantom is similar to an average patient.
However, since the atomic numbers of the metal phantoms are much higher than the ones of the elements in a real
patient, the response they give to tube voltage variations is very different. In practice it means that metallic
phantoms are more sensitive to voltage adjustments than the real anatomies.
As a consequence for Dynamic mode, when the exposure control device tries to regulate for a metal phantom, it
may overreact and produce oscillating techniques (the displayed kV and mA values may periodically increase and
decrease). Such oscillations are normal in the presence of metal phantoms, and they do not occur when real
anatomy is in the field.
As a consequence for DSA mode, when the exposure control for DSA tries to regulate for a metal phantom, it may
overreact and produce higher techniques than intended for clinical use. Such higher techniques are normal in the
presence of metal phantoms when the difference in kVp between the selected kVp for the DSA sequence and the
previous fluoro s higher than approximatively 10 kVp, and they do not occur when real anatomy is in the field or
when the mentioned kVp difference is smaller.
In order to avoid these effects we suggest the usage of water, plexiglas or anatomical phantoms, which are much
closer to real tissues in X-ray absorption properties.
Figure: example of relative response of water, plexiglas (PMMA) and a metallic phantom to tube voltage (kVp).
Simulation based on: IPEM: Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine, Report 78 Catalog of Diagnostic
X-ray Spectra and Other Data K Cranley, B.J. Gilmore, G.W.A Fogarty and L. Desponds.
2. Click on IEC Pattern, it will display 1024 x 1024 IEC pattern on all monitors.
3. Once the tests are finished, close the window using the cross on right top corner.
2 Parameter monitoring
2-1 The parameters that are monitored are
• Electronic Noise
• Row Correlated Noise
• Brightness Uniformity
• Signal to Noise Ratio uniformity
• Bad Pixels
• Noise Power Spectrum
• Conversion Factor
• Modulation Transfer Function
• Resolution uniformity
• Dynamic Range Linearity
• Dynamic Range Accuracy
• Contrast to noise ratio
• Contrast
2-2 Frequency
QAP shall be run on a periodic timeline going from every week to at least every month.
Logs will be automatically retrieved by OnLine-Center.
3 Quality criteria
Comparing the current values to typical values monitored with optimal image quality makes the Pass/Fail status.
This is made using the 6-sigma methodology.
4 Material
In order to perform QAP, you need the QAP Suitcase, which contains:
• The flat-field phantom (20 mm Al):
Utilities button
Click on the Quality Assessment button in Navigation Area and then click on Enable QC Mode.
QC Mode Launch
Once QC Mode is launched, it is only possible to create, edit or delete phantom examinations. A phantom
examination is an examination with "phantom" written in the Patient Last Name field.
All the options linked to the QC Mode are available by clicking on them on the left pane. A detailed description of
these options follows below.
QC Mode SUIF
Note: If the SUIF disappears, it can be displayed by clicking on the Utilities button, then the Service button.
Frontal X-Ray Control Parts Test Lateral X-Ray Control Parts Test
Note: Lateral X-Ray Control Parts Test and Frontal X-Ray Control Parts Test are respectively available on left pane
for the lateral plane and the frontal plane.
In the X-Ray Control Parts Test of QC Mode, the patient safety functions like Dose Monitoring and Patient Dose
Limiter are disabled. The operator of the equipment does not have patient Dose related information (CAK and
DAP).
In this test, the user can set a parameter value:
• With a value in the range as displayed on right.
• From the list of preselected values.
2-1 Detector Lead Blocker
The user can protect the digital detector by using the Detector Lead Blocker against excessive radiation.
The Detector Lead Blocker is a large heavy plate with dimensions almost equal to the dimensions of the detector. It
is introduced in front of the detector by sliding it instead of the anti-scatter grid. It can be found in the X-ray beam
accessories suitcase. It is part of the Quality control suite case (IEC tool...). Please check with your Service
Representative for the location of this suitcase (e.g.: Technical Room).
"For Processing" images are stored as raw images available for export:
• In the format 1024*1024*12/16 bits, encoded in little endian (4 unused high bits)
.
• With the filenames IQC_YearMonthDay_HourMinuteSecond_Plane_<ImageNumber>.raw
(the part ImageNumber corresponds to 4 digits).
Note: All the raw images from a given acquisition will have the same date in file name.
32 raw images at maximum (the last frames) are stored for radioscopy or radiography acquisitions.
To export these images, please refer to the SFTP mechanism section.
Note: Beware the images are automatically deleted after a system reboot.
5 Calibration inputs for fields in the DICOM Dose SR: Update Calibration
Factor
Calibration inputs for fields in the DICOM Dose SR can be filled by clicking on Update Calibration Factor in the
SUIF.
Follow the instructions displayed on the SUIF to update the calibration factor with its associated parameters
(uncertainty, date, responsible party and protocol) to report the new values in the DICOM Dose SR.
The Dose Calibration Factor is a value provided by the user which allows to obtain estimated real-world value by
multiplying this factor with the recorded dose and DAP in the DICOM Dose SR.
The new values will be populated in the further DICOM Dose SR generated on the equipment.
All the fields are mandatory except the Calibration Protocol.
Note: The items "Update Lateral Calibration Factor" and "Update Frontal Calibration Factor" are respectively
available on left pane for the lateral plane and the frontal plane: the calibration parameters can be different for each
plane.
6 Protocol Export
6-1 Electronic documentation available
This tool provides means to export through SFTP mechanism, along with the date of configuration of the protocols:
• Factory Default protocol files and Current protocol files in xml format.
• A text file containing the system configuration parameters in text format (“sysconfigFile.txt”).
• The most recent protocol modification history file in xml format (if any).
To access the Protocol Export user interface in User QC Mode, click on the Protocol Export link.
The instructions mentioned in the Protocol Export user interface page allow connecting to the SFTP server.
Protocol Export
7 Protocol Comparison
It is possible to compare 2 protocols among all the protocols (Factory or Current).
To access to the Protocol Comparison tool:
• Click on Protocol Comparison Tool (at the left of the SUIF in User QC Mode).
• Select 2 protocols on the 2 separate screens.
• Click on Compare.
After clicking on Compare, a window appears and displays the two protocols previously selected..
All the parameters linked to each protocol are displayed and the differences are highlighted in different colors.
The Protocol Comparison window shall be closed by the user before exiting the Protocol Comparison test.
possible to export manually the DICOM Dose SR by following the instructions displayed on the SUIF.
Refer to chapter Innova Digital / How to Network DICOM Dose Structured Report (Dose SR) to Dose SR Receiving
stations.
Exit QC Mode
Even if the SUIF QC Mode is closed, the system is still in QC Mode: restart the system.
In this state (QC Mode SUIF closed), the system allows a limited access to data: only phantom examinations are
available, and the creation of clinical patient examination is impossible.
Note: Refer to section Innova System / Vascular Control Interface Module for the description of the procedure to
2 Starting ILinq
To access the iLinq features, click on the iLinq button on the DL Browser screen of your GE equipment. This is
located under the "Utilities" icon.
The iLinq main screen will appear.
If your GE equipment does not have the iLinq licenses installed, contact your local GE Service representative for
details on how to get it. iLinq is activated remotely, via the InSite connection, and does not require any manual step
or access to the equipment.
It is from this main screen that you select which iLinq feature to use.
3 Features
3-1 Applications Self Help
Clicking on button (1) opens a new window:
Contact GE: Use this to ask questions to applications specialists or to send a problem report directly to the Online
Center.
Phone Number: Provides the phone number to call Online Center.
3-3 Community
Clicking on button (3) opens a new window:
GE Community: This provides access to the GE Community web site. The site allows you to network with your
peers in the GE on-line community and provides you with the latest information at your operator console. For
certain areas of this site, users are required to register via the GE Single Sign On to access this community. Single
Sign-on requires an e-mail address to register.
Modality Neighborhood: This provides access to the modality neighborhood web site corresponding to your
equipment type. This feature provides access to latest information related to your equipment type. The content
varies by modality.
eFlex Trial: This provides access to the eFlexTrial web site. This feature provides access to a list of available
packages for your type of imaging equipment. Please note that not all imaging equipment will have products
available through eFlexTrial. You can select the software package, try it free for a limited time and buy it directly
from the operator console. To download a package, you need to provide login information. If you don't have this
login information, please go to the GE Community web site to register and to set up your username and password.
You can get to the GE Community web site by selecting the Community button on the left side of the page and
clicking on the GE Community link in the submenu.
Clinical Cases: This provides a sample of cases that you may be interested in performing. These clinical cases
are selected by other technologists and are updated on a regular basis. This feature provides clinical cases only
related to your imaging equipment.
3-4 Messages
Clicking on button (4) opens a new window:
Current Messages: A list of your current messages appears, the most recent messages listed first. You may need
to scroll down to see all the messages.
Saved Messages: Access to your saved messages.
3-5 Virtual Assist
Clicking on button (5) opens a new window:
Tip Virtual Assist: Allows a Customer to be remotely trained by an Application Specialist or the On Line Center.
The Customer will need to initiate a TVA session. Before starting the session, the Customer shall agree with the
stated conditions that appear in a pop up message. To agree, the Customer will need to press the Accept button. If
the Customer does not agree or does not want to initiate a session, the Cancel button shall be pressed.
The remote User connects to the system by providing a Customer-defined password to watch and take control over
the system standard inputs, that is, the mouse and the keyboard.
The Customer may change the password that the remote User needs to enter by pressing the Change Session
Password button.
Once connected, the remote User will not be dependent on the Customer for any activity.
This feature does not impact regular clinical applications, and the Customer can disconnect the remote User at any
time from the console.
Notice: Depending on local regulation, patient consent might be required to autorize any GE Healthcare
support to access his/her demographic information prior the launch of the TVA program.
Note: The performances of the system may be degraded during a TVA session. The announced performances do
not apply in this mode.
Service Virtual Assist: Allows an Online Engineer to remotely perform service actions that would normally be
available from the DL desktop, using the standard inputs, that is, the mouse and the keyboard. The Customer will
need to initiate a TVA session. Before starting the session, the Customer shall agree with the stated conditions that
appear in a pop up message. To agree, the Customer will need to press the Accept button. If the Customer does
not agree or does not want to initiate a session, the Cancel button shall be pressed.
The Customer may change the password that the remote User needs to enter by pressing the Change Session
Password button.
The remote User must provide a Customer-defined password for the session to be successfully established.
Once connected, the remote User will not be dependent on the Customer for any activity.
This feature does not impact regular clinical applications, and the Customer can disconnect the remote User at any
time from the console.
Notice: Depending on local regulation, patient consent might be required to autorize any GE Healthcare
support to access his/her demographic information prior the launch of the SVA program.
3-6 Online Tutorial
The OnLine Tutorial button (6) will provide the user with a detailed tutorial on how to use the iLinq application and
all it's functionality.
3-7 Help
The Help button (7) will provide you with a summary text explaining how to use iLinq.
3-8 Close
The Close button (8) will close all iLinq screens and return you to the Browser.
2 Helpful Information
All general information and information about Patient List Browser and Viewer can be found in the AW OM
corresponding to the AW version installed.
• AW VS5/VS6: 5396335-1xx, Revision 2
• AW VS4: 5307751-1xx, Revision 4
1 Video ON/OFF
To record the Dose, DAP, Dose Rate, and DAP Rate, a double ionization chamber is fixed at the output of the
X-ray tube collimator. There is a cable connecting the chamber to the main unit.
One or two secondary displays connected to the main control unit and fixed on the monitor boom display the dose
information in the X-ray Room.
One ionization chamber can be connected to the main unit to record the Dose, DAP, Dose Rate, and DAP Rate of
When the CAK reaches 10 Gy, the Diamentor M4 KDK displays OL (Overload). To avoid
information loss, before the CAK reaches 10 Gy (e.g. 5 Gy), write down (or print) the CAK
value and reset the Diamentor M4 KDK. Repeat this operation as many times as needed to
avoid the 10 Gy limit. At the end of the patient exam, add all written (or printed) values to
estimate the exam CAK value.
When an optional Diamentor M4 KDK is installed on the system, the values displayed on the DL console, live or
reference monitor may be different from the Diamentor M4 KDK values since they are based on the internal
dosimetric indications of the system.
1-2 Dose Measurement at Interventional Reference Point
A Diamentor is a device that displays dose values measured at a fixed distance of the focal point.
The interventional reference point is defined as the point on the reference axis, 15 cm from the isocenter, in the
direction of the focal point.
The following table presents the different possible Interventional Reference Point distances:
Chamber/Patient Distance (CPD) and Source/Chamber Distance (SCD) must be set at the following values
depending on the detector size :
System Flat Panel SOD (cm) Reference point dis- CPD SCD
(Source Object Dis- tance from source (in (in cm) (in mm)
tance) cm)
1. Digital display.
2. <Reset> key to reset to zero the dose area product and entrance dose readings as well as the time and to quit
the setup menu without saving the modified settings. Secondary displays connected are also reset.
Depending on the setup menu configuration, <Reset> will also initiate a printout; refer to Diamentor M4 KDK
(Option) / System Configuration (Setup Menu). In addition, the key is used to terminate entry of the
chamber-patient distance without saving the new value.
3. key: cursor control key used in the setup menu (up) and to enter the Chamber-Patient Distance.
4. <Enter> key to access submenus of the setup menu and to enable the Chamber-Patient Distance entry mode.
5. key: cursor control key used in the setup menu (down), to enter the Chamber-Patient Distance and to display
the calibration menu.
6. Contrast adjustment .
7. <Print> key to initiate a printout and to quit the setup menu, saving the modified settings. In addition, the key
is used to terminate entry of the Chamber-Patient Distance, saving the new value.
2-2 Diamentor M4 KDK, top view
1. Chamber connection B.
2. High-voltage fuse for ionization chamber (20 mA, slow-blow).
3. Chamber connection A.
4. Power switch.
5. Power input fuse.
6. Power input.
7. Nameplate (on rear panel).
8. <Test> button to perform a Diamentor M4 KDK (Option) / Performing a Measurement / Constancy Check of the
device.
9. Serial interface for connection of a printer or PC.
10.2 connectors for secondary displays.
Symbols as marked on the equipment
| power on
power off
contrast adjustment
brightness adjustment (secondary display)
up
down
AC voltage
3 Performing a Measurement
3-1 Constancy Check
Check the device performance every day, before putting the Diamentor M4 KDK into operation.
1. Turn on the device and wait for the display to illuminate.
2. Press the <Test> button 2.
The test screen will be displayed (Illustration Test screen). When no problem is found, the message "Test passed"
appears briefly afterwards. The test screen clears automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
Test screen
Note: This test is meant to check the stability of the electrical calibration. For this purpose a test charge is injected
to the amplifier input (deviation +/-1 %) and the resulting gain is compared with the factory calibration.
The percentage deviation is indicated for each channel. Deviations of +/-5 % are admissible (message: Test
passed). When the deviation exceeds +/ 5 %, the message "Test failed" appears (confirm message with <Print>).
In the second case, repeat the test. Should the "Test failed" message be displayed again, the Diamentor M4 KDK
must be repaired before it can be used again.
3-2 Measurement
When the device has passed the test, the measured values will be shown in the selected format as soon as
radiation is detected.
A filter or tubus placed between chamber and patient will reduce the dose area product and
entrance dose relevant for the patient. In this situation the Diamentor M4 KDK will display
dose area product and entrance dose values which are too high. According to national
regulations in Germany (1), however, it is sufficient to record the measuring value and the
filter or tubus in use for reconstruction of the radiation exposure level. Should the system
be permanently used with the filter or tubus, it is recommended to recalibrate the Diamentor
M4 KDK.
(1) Ask your competent authority about the regulatory situation.
3-2-1 Note on warm-up time
The device requires a minimum warm-up period of 15 minutes before a measurement can be performed, because
the leakage is very high during this time. As the leakage changes in the beginning, it would not make sense to
perform the zero adjustment within the first 15 minutes. The leakage has a strong effect only on measurements
with small measuring values and long measuring times. Therefore, measurements with high values and short times
Display (Submenu):
• Selection of the display format (independently for the Diamentor M4 KDK and the secondary display).
• Adjustment of the bar graph limits.
• Selection of the filter depth.
• Activation of the display test.
• Enabling/disabling the time display.
• Selection of the display resolution.
Date & Time (Submenu):
• Entry of date and time of day. Correction (Submenu):
• Initiating the zero adjustment.
• Entry of the chamber temperature.
• Entry of the chamber ambient pressure.
• Entry of the correction factor.
• Entry of the focus chamber distance.
Printer (Submenu):
• Entry of the printer control commands.
Language:
• English, German, Spanish, Italian, French.
Dose area product Unit:
• Selecting the unit for dose area product measurement: cGy.cm², µGy.m², Gy.cm².
RS232:
• Printer, PC or unassigned.
Print Mode:
• AUTO ON/OFF (initiate an automatic printout with <Reset>: yes/no).
4-2 Factory Settings
The device is delivered with the following factory settings:
Display format (1-4-5):
[D-d] [E-e] [D-d] [E-e] [D-d] [E-e]
Bar graph limits (1-4-6):
low = 0 and high = 3600 cGy.cm²/s
Filter depth (1-4-7):
3
Time (1-4-8):
ON
Display test (1-4-10):
N/A
Date & Time (1-4-11):
Is set to the date & time in Germany
Zero adjustment (1-4-12):
N/A
Chamber temperature (1-4-13):
20 °C
Air pressure (1-4-13):
1013 hPa
Correction factor (1-4-13):
1
Init code (1-4-15):
<000> <000> <000> <000>
Paper feed (1-4-15):
<009> <010> <000> <000>
Note: This is the printer setup for the STAR printer DP8340S (PTW ordering number L991096). This is also the
default setting even if the Diamentor M4 KDK is delivered without a printer.
Language (1-4-4):
English
Dose area product unit (1-4-17):
µGy.m²
RS232 (1-4-18):
Computer
Note: If the Diamentor M4 KDK is delivered with a printer, this option is set to "Printer".
Print mode (1-4-19):
AUTO OFF
4-3 Displaying the Setup Menu
• Press or and, keeping either key depressed, push <Enter> to display the setup menu. (If you press the
<Enter> key first, the Diamentor M4 KDK changes to the mode for entry of the Chamber-Patient Distance).
Setup menu
For option [EFD], [efd] and [E-e], the measuring value for the entrance dose rate, respectively, is displayed in the
display area to the left. In the display area to the right you will see the current chamber-patient distance. The line is
labeled with a "E:" in the left margin.
Using the cursor key , select "Display" and press <Enter>.
The Display submenu will be shown (Illustration Display menu).
Display menu
Example
1 - Measuring unit for the first line (display area to the left)
2 - Measuring unit for the second line (display area to the left)
3 - Measuring unit for the first line (display area to the right)
4 - Measuring unit for the second line (display area to the right)
5 - Fluoroscopy time
6 - Chamber-Patient Distance
7 - Bar graph for the dose area product rate
8 - Entrance dose
9 - Dose area product
4-6 Bar Graph Limits (Display Submenu)
The length of the bar graph corresponds to the dose area product rate. If the measured dose area product rate is
below the low limit, the bar graph will not deflect. If the measured value reaches the high limit, the bar graph
deflects to full scale. The bar graph starts flashing when the dose area product rate exceeds the high limit.
Note: The fact that the reading exceeds the high limit is indicated only by the bar graph flashing.
The bar graph scale is linear. Limits can be adjusted in the range between 0.000 cGycm²/s and 30,000 cGycm²/s.
The following limitations must be observed: (max. - min.) > 1 cGycm²/s; min. > 0.8 max.
• Call up the Display menu.
• Using the cursor keys, select "Bargraph limits" and press <Enter>.
• Using the cursor keys, adjust the first digit of the low limit, or press <Enter> to access the second digit.
4-7 Filter Depth (Display Submenu)
The Diamentor M4 KDK calculates the dose area product rate on the basis of the change of the dose area product
over a period of time T between approx. 0.6 and 6 seconds. The time T automatically adapts to the radiation pulse
frequency of the X-ray device, allowing the dose area product rate to be indicated even in the presence of pulsed
fluoroscopy.
The chain of dose area product rate values determined in this manner are sent through a digital filter with
adjustable filter depth for further smoothing before being displayed.
Major signal changes exceeding 12.5 % pass this filter undelayed. Minor changes build up in dependance of the
selected filter depth:
5 = filter off residual noise for pulsed fluoroscopy approx. 9 % / 5 setting time to 90 %
approx. 5 x 2.3 x T
9 = filter off residual noise for pulsed fluoroscopy approx. 9 % / 9 setting time to 90 %
approx. 9 x 2.3 x T
• Adjust the other digits in the same manner. The internal clock does not stop while the menu is being displayed.
The Diamentor adopts the new time as soon as you quit the menu with <Print>.
If the system displays the message "Off-set current out of range. Confirm with PRINT" at the
end of the procedure, the system could not be zeroed.
Corrections menu
4-13 Chamber Temperature, Air Pressure and Correction Factors (Corrections Menu)
Before putting the Diamentor into operation, the chamber temperature and air pressure for air density correction
must be specified. If there are radiation absorbing parts between the patient and the chamber (such as the patient
couch), the corresponding correction factor must be entered as well.
• Display the Corrections menu.
• Using the cursor keys, select one of the menu items and press <Enter>.
• Using the cursor keys again, adjust the first digit and confirm it with <Enter>.
• Proceed in the same manner to adjust all other digits.
Adjustment ranges:
temperature (0 ... 70) °C
air pressure (500 ... 1500) hPa
correction factor 0.000 ... 9.999
The air density correction factor is calculated by the following formula:
PO = 1013 hPa
tO = 20 °C
t = actual temperature
P = actual air pressure
You can set only one correction factor for the Diamentor M4 KDK. As both measuring chambers form a unit, the
installation is the same for both chambers (under-table tube or over-table tube). Therefore, it would not make sense
to set different correction factors for the two chambers.
4-14 Source-Chamber Distance
The Diamentor M4 KDK calculates the value of the entrance dose in the patient plane from the value measured in
the chamber plane.
The values are calculated according to the following formula:
Printer menu
STAR DP8340S <02> <000> <000> <000> <000> <009> <010> <000> <000>
COSYS LP2042 <06> <027> <081> <063> <000> <001> <012> <010> <000>
ELTRON COMPANION PLUS <06> <094> <080> <094> <080> <001> <094> <080> <000>
5 Maintenance
The measures provided by the M4 KDK are determined by Calibration factors.
A maintenance of the M4 KDK is necessary every two years to ensure calibration factors are valid (i.e. measures
are accurate).
If your equipment is maintained by GE Healthcare, this maintenance will be performed during a periodic
maintenance.
If your equipment is maintained by a service provider other than GE Healthcare, a request should be made to your
service provider to perform this maintenance or, alternatively, you may request a preventive maintenance from your
local GE Healthcare service provider.
6 Restrictions
The values recorded by the Diamentor M4 KDK are accurate as required by the International Standards in the
following working conditions:
• Temperature within 10 to 40 °C.
• Field of views not smaller than the smallest Field of view available with collimator blades wide opened.
Technique factors that constitute the maximum line current condition is 100 kV, 1000 mA.
Hospital feeder line protection:
• 480V 3~ or 3N~ 60 Hz PDB configuration: circuit breaker, rating 150 A.
• 380/400/415V 3~ or 3N~ 50/60 Hz PDB configuration: circuit breaker, rating 80 A.
– Innova IGS 630: Tube current is maximum at: 31.2 mA average, 130 mA peak in the tube voltage range of:
60 - 100 kV.
• In cardiac record
– Tube current is maximum at: 938 mA peak with a tube voltage of 80 kV in non gridded mode.
– Tube current is maximum at: 400 mA peak in tube voltage range of 80 - 120 kV in gridded mode.
• In DSA record
– Tube current is maximum at: 1000 mA peak with a tube voltage of: 80 kVp.
kV mA max
Focal Spot 1 50 290
70 630
125 640
Focal Spot 0.6 50 169
70 313
125 267
2 Learning objective
Increase your knowledge and help you develop safe work habits. Quick overview of X-ray radiation and dose
through a simple explanation of the equipment, technology and to discuss the different techniques available to
reduce dose.
3 Teaching points
• Radiation dose is a natural consequence of x-ray imaging.
• Displayed Dose Parameters.
• Effects of ionizing radiation on humans.
• Dose reduction measures for the patient.
• Dose reduction measures for the staff.
• Pediatrics Case.
• Legal Provisions.
1: Focal Spot
2: Reference Point
3: Isocenter
A: 57 cm on Innova monoplane units.
B: 15 cm
1: Focal Spot
S: Surface of Area
AK: Air Kerma
DAP: Dose (Air Kerma) Area Product
0 to 2 • None Expected
2 to 5 • Transient erythema/epilation
For full table, refer to S. Balter et al. Fluoroscopically Guided Interventional Procedures: A
Review of Radiation Effects on Patients' Skin and Hair Radiology 254(2) 2010.
).
• Use of Gantry angulations during procedure:
– Change angulations during the procedure, to avoid to cumulate dose on the same patient area.
7-4 Sequence duration, Last Image Hold
• Sequence duration:
– Minimize Radiation time, use the X-ray timer indications.
– The X-ray timer flashes and emits an audible signal after 5 minutes of X-ray time.
Example from the "Dose to patient" section, for Innova IGS 620, RDL+, Balanced Dose/IQ, 7.5 fps, Normal, at 20
cm patient size (PMMA cm). Refer to this Operator Manual section to find the data corresponding to your system
configuration.
7-7 AutoExposure preferences, Normal/Low setting
Lower dose rate:
• Select Low detail vs Normal detail (at tableside or console) when compatible with medical requirements for
anatomy and/or tool(s) visibility.
• Have protocols preselected with lower dose setup (AutoEx preferences).
– About 50% less Air Kerma rate in Low versus Normal, except at max fluoro dose limits (limits explained in
next section).
: Low
: Normal
Germany)
Lower dose rate selectable within a large range.
Choice of AutoEx preference to be preset in protocol by Service or Application specialist.
7-8 Frame Rate
Lower dose rate:
• Use as low Frame rate as possible (at tableside or console) compatible with medical requirements for the image
refresh rate (versus anatomy and/or tool(s) movements or changes).
• Have protocols preselected with lower dose setup (fluoro dose strategy).
Pulsed fluoroscopy with a choice of frame rate: 30 fps, 15 fps, 7.5 fps, 3.75 fps.
2 Options provided on Innova’s (to be preset within protocols by Service or Application Specialist).
Balanced IQ/Dose: Maintains static object detectability, noise appearance. Based on perception experi-
ment (Case Western University, OH, from the D.L. Wilson group).
Highest reference dose (mGy/min) for For Autoexposure preference: IQ For Autoexposure preference: IQ
Fluoro settings Plus, RDL Plus, SmartIQ Standard, RDL Standard
Balanced IQ/Dose Max Dose Reduc- Balanced IQ/Dose Max Dose Reduc-
tion tion
30 fps Normal < 87.6 < 87.6 < 87.6 < 87.6
15 fps Normal < 87.6 < 43.8 < 87.6 < 43.8
7.5 fps Normal < 43.8 < 21.9 < 43.8 < 21.9
3.75 fps Normal < 21.9 < 21.9 < 21.9 < 21.9
30 fps Low < 87.6 < 87.6 < 43.8 < 43.8
15 fps Low < 87.6 < 43.8 < 43.8 < 21.9
7.5 fps Low < 43.8 < 21.9 < 21.9 < 21.9
3.75 fps Low < 21.9 < 21.9 < 21.9 < 21.9
• Dose Limit in fluoro can be lowered when reducing frame rate (up to 4x) and using a different fluoro frame rate
strategy (up to 2x).
• Two main different ways – main difference is on the Low detail management for the standard AutoEx
preferences which are set lower than the regular ones (up to 2x).
7-10 Threshold
Display prior to the predefined Dose Threshold value being reached: • Watch the dose display and apply
dose reduction means as appropri-
Live display Reference display
ate.
– The display changes above the
predefined threshold.
• Other recommendations exist for
procedural dose warning.
– eg Values above 5 Gy indicates
that the patient should have
clinical follow-up for determinis-
tic radiation-induced injury
Display after the predefined Dose Threshold value has been exceeded (SIR-CIRSE recommenda-
(above 100%): tions).
Live display Reference display – eg. Use 500 Gy*cm2 as signifi-
cant radiation threshold
(SIR-CIRSE).
– eg. Use 3000 mGy as first noti-
fication, then each further addi-
tional 1000 mGy (SIR-CIRSE).
– eg. Use first notification 3000
mGy, then second one at 6000
mGy (ACR).
Display on live display after double of the predefined Dose Threshold SIR-CIRSE recommendation: Stecker
value has been reached: MS, Balter S, Towbin RB, et al.
Guidelines for patient radiation dose
management. J Vasc Interv Radiol
2009 20(7 supp) S263-S273.
ACR recommendation: Mahdevappa,
M, Detorie, N. How to prepare for the
joint commission's sentinel event poli-
cy pertaining to prolonged fluo-
roscopy. American College of Radiol-
ogy. The Medical Physics Consultant
2008 601-603.
9 Pediatrics Case
The Innova IGS system is specifically designed to minimize radiation exposure while providing good image quality
for the intended pediatric and adult patients. Exposure to ionizing radiation is of particular concern in pediatric
patients as younger patients are more radiosensitive than adults and have a longer potential lifetime for the effects
of radiation exposure to manifest as cancer. Thus, the use of equipment and exposure settings designed for
pediatric patients are different from the ones used for adult patients.
9-1 Dose-related parameters default values
Depending on the anatomical region and patient’s age, a set of imaging system settings are categorized by
protocols. Pediatric protocols are optimized in terms of dose and temporal resolution.
Dose-related parameters default values of adult vs. pediatric protocols
Dose-related para- Adult Pediatric cardiac Pediatric cardiac Pediatric angio pro-
meters protocol protocol for tocols
neonates
Dose Threshold 2 or 3 Gy 1 Gy 1 Gy 1 Gy
Fluoro detail Normal* Low Low Low
Fluoro FPS 15 fps** 15 fps 30 fps 15 fps
Dynamic detail Normal* Low Low Low
Dynamic FPS 15 fps** 15 fps 30 fps 15 fps
DSA detail Normal N/A N/A Low
AutoExposure (Fluoro, Mostly SUIF AutoEx- RDL+ RDL+ RDL+
record Angio, record posure***
Cardiac)
* Few adult protocols have Fluoro or Dynamic detail default value at Low (a non-exhaustive example is Dose
Limited protocols).
** Few adult protocols have Fluoro or Dynamic FPS default value different from 15.
*** Most adult protocols take the AutoExposure set in the Service User Interface (SUIF), but few adult protocols
have a defined AutoExposure (a non-exhaustive example is Dose Limited protocols defined at RDL+).
In addition to the dose-related default values, the system is able to optimize temporal resolution for pediatric
patients. The system also adapts a smaller ROI in dynamic fluoroscopy and in dynamic record, based on the exam
type (Angio or Cardiac) and the patient type (Adult or Pediatric). These correspond to attributes of a patient
protocol, and are set according to its usage. Further, there is a minimal spectral filtration of 0.1 mm for pediatric
protocols due to a higher radiosensitivity.
9-2 List of pediatric protocols
For pediatrics imaging, select a protocol on the system console under the "Pediatrics" category, or where the name
contains "Pedia". For details concerning how to select a protocol on the system console, please refer to section:
Innova Digital / How to select an Acquisition Protocol.
List of available pre-configured pediatric protocols by category:
In case of adult protocol selected while the patient’s age is below the "Pediatrics limit age threshold", the following
events are trigged at start exam:
• An informative popup is displayed on the DL.
• A message is displayed on live monitors.
Both recommend using a pediatric protocol for young patients.
Note 1: The "Pediatrics limit age threshold" is editable before the start of an exam in the Preferences tab on the DL
screen. It is used to set the maximum patient age defined for pediatrics. The range is from 0-21 years of age.
Note 2: The patient’s age is calculated from his date of birth or his age if it has been modified in the Patient exam
information screen.
Further to using pediatric protocols, also consider the application of:
• For infants up to 1 year old, remove the anti-scatter grid from acquisitions performed at Field Of View smaller
than 20 cm.
• Use collimation to the specific area of interest.
• When possible, use a gonad shield.
Note: Dose rate for pediatrics are automatically reduced as the system senses a small patient thickness from the
dose signal to the detector.
9-3 Dose settings for pediatrics in Innova IGS systems
Innova products are designed to automatically set the optimal X-ray technique parameters (kVp, mAs, focal spot
size, and spectral filtration) for a variety of operational modes, e.g. fluoroscopy, DSA, and digital cardiac record.
For this, an equivalent patient thickness (EPT) is determined based on the dose signal to the detector and the
technique values used for that exposure, and then the optimized technique parameters are set for the next
exposure using the patient thickness value and predetermined look-up tables (or “trajectories”) designed to give an
appropriate image quality for the lowest possible patient entrance dose.
For each available acquisition setting there are two trajectory tables: normal and low detail, giving two dose curves
versus EPT. The dose ratio of normal and low is 2 in case of fluoroscopy, at 20 cm PMMA. The "dose" is defined
here as the Air Kerma rate delivered by the X-ray equipment.
Predefined procedure protocols contain the default settings for clinical procedures, e.g. for pediatric protocols,
default detail and frame rate levels are low. Default low detail provides a dose reduction of a factor of 2 in case of
pediatrics compared to adult default; default low frame rates results in further dose reduction.
See an example of patient dose dependence on patient thickness in case of fluoroscopy with 30 pulses per second
on figure below (further values for other pulses per second settings and other settings are given in Operator
Manual for 20 cm PMMA thickness).
Air Kerma rates at the interventional reference point (IRP) in case of fluoroscopy with 30 pulses per second, normal
and low detail Receptor Dose Limited (RDL) settings in FOV20, measured using phantoms with different thickness
on Innova IGS 630.
11 Legal Provisions
• In many countries or states, by means of rules, guidelines or regulations, lawmakers have contributed to
improving radiation protection for patients and medical personnel.
• On an international level, guidelines are laid down by the International Commission on Radiological Protection
(ICRP). Many of the rules, guidelines or regulations are governed by the ALARA concept (As Low As
Reasonably Achievable), meaning the production of a diagnostically relevant image at minimum possible dose.
• The material presented in this tutorial contains ways to improve radiation safety on Innova’s but is not deemed
to be exhaustive, read the Radiation Safety section for more details. Local legal provisions also prevails over the
ways presented in this document when applicable.
Chapter 23 - Glossary
1 Acronyms in use
Acronym Defi- Comment Generic Standards Unit Medical appli- System com-
nition cation ponent
2D 2 Dimensional X
Application
3D 3 Dimensional X
Application
ABC Automatic X
Brightness Con-
trol
AE-Title Application Enti- X
ty Title
ALARA As Low As Rea- X
sonably Achiev-
able
AW Advantage X
Workstation
CAU Caudal X
CCD Coupled X
Charged Device
CD Compact Disk X
CDROM CD Read Only X
Memory
CFR Code of Federal X
Regulations
CFX Circumflex X
artery
CISPR Comité Interna- X
tional Special
des Perturba-
tions
Radioélectrique
s
cm centimeter X
CPD Chamber-Pa- X
tient Distance
CPR Cardiac Pul- X
monary Resus-
citation
CRA Cranial X
CSA Canadian Stan- X
dards Associa-
tion
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equivalent ap-
plication)
DAP Dose Area X
Product
DFP Digital Flat Pan- X
el
DICOM Digital Imaging X
and COmmuni-
cations in Medi-
cine
DL Digital Leader X
DQE Detective Quan- X
tum Efficiency
DSA Digital Subtract- X
ed Angiography
DVD Digital Versatile X
Disc
DVD+R DVD Record- X
able
DVD+RW DVD X
ReWritable
ECG ElectroCardioG- X
raphy
ED End-Diastolic X
EEP Electrical and X
Electronic Prod-
uct
EFUP Environment-Friend- X
ly Use Period
EMC Electro Magnet- X
ic Compatibility
EP Electro Physiol- X
ogy
ES End-Systolic X
F french X
FDA Food and Drug X
Administration
FNR Fluoro Noise X
Reduction
FOV Field of View X
fps Frame Per Sec- X
ond
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GEF Global Ejection X
Fraction
GEHC General Electric X
HealthCare
GEMS General Electric X
Medical Sys-
tems
Gy gray X
HHS Department of X
Health and Hu-
man Services
HRE High Radiation X
Exposures
HUA Heat Unit Avail- X
able
HVL Half Value Lay- X
er
ICRP International X
Commission on
Radiological
Protection
ID IDentifier X
IEC International X
Electrotechnical
Commission
II Image Intensifi- X
er
IPEM Institute of X
Physics and En-
gineering in
Medicine
IQ Image Quality X
IRB In-Room Brows- X
er
IRP Interventional X
Reference Point
ISO Isocenter X
J joule X
kg kilogram X
kVp kilovolt peak X
LAD Left Anterior X
Descending
artery
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