Quality Assurance

Gammex RMI ®

Gammex RMI ®

QUALITY ASSURANCE PRODUCTS

Diagnostic Radiology

Laser Alignment

Mammography

Radiation Oncology

Ultrasound

Scanners

Patient Immobilization

Gammex RMI ® Diagnostic Radiology

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ammex RMI ® is a leader

in the manufacture and distribution of quality control devices for medical imaging and radiation therapy, including laser alignment systems. Gammex RMI ® was incorporated in 1969 to manufacture laser alignment devices for medical imaging and oncology treatment. The acquisition of RMI in 1987 gave the company the ability to manufacture quality control equipment for ultrasound, diagnostic radiology and mammography.

When there is little room for error, choose the wide range of Gammex RMI ® quality assurance products.

The Diagnostic Radiology product line offers a wide range of solutions for maintaining the accuracy of medical imaging equipment Gammex 464 ACR CT Phantom within the radiographic, fluoroscopic and CT modalities. Our latest development is the Model 464 ACR CT Phantom that has become the new testing standard for CT scanners as defined by the ACR accreditation program. PHANTOMS ■ ACR CT Phantom ■ Head/Body CT Phantom ■ Economy CT Phantom ■ Radiographic Survey Phantom METERS ■ Non-Invasive kVp Meters ■ Dual-Range mAs Meter ■ X-ray Exposure Meter ■ Dosimeters TEST INSTRUMENTS ■ Beam Alignment Test Tool ■ Collimator Test Tool ■ Focal Spot Test Tool ■ Grid Alignment Test Tool ■ High Contrast/Low Contrast Resolution Test Tools ■ Slit Camera ■ Film/Screen Contact Test Tool ■ Precision Test Patterns ■ Aluminum Stepwedge ■ Half Value Layer Attenuator Set ■ Tomographic Test Tool ■ Universal Test Stand KITS ■ Radiographic/Fluoro Kits ■ Processor QC Kit ■ Digital QC Kit FILM PROCESSORS ■ Digital Thermometer ■ Densitometer, Sensitometers

Laser Alignment

Gammex RMI®, a respected leader in laser alignment, introduces the ProbeG to its product line. With the ProbeG, you enjoy Gammex RMI® reliability. It’s engineered for quick, easy installation and there’s no need for NEW! ProbeG Green constant adjustments. Diode Laser To protect the diode, the ProbeG laser uses both shielding and a unique electronic method – critical features for extending the lifespan of your equipment. STATIONARY LASERS ■ HeNe–Red ■ HeNe–Green ■ Probe Diode–Red ■ Probe+ Diode–Red ■ ProbeG Diode–Green ■ Fiber Optic Back Pointer Laser

Alignment System

Mammography

Radiation Oncology

NEW! 469 IMRT Phantom 156 Mammo Accreditation Phantom

Gammex RMI® offers a range of quality control products for complete analysis of mammographic x-ray systems. The 156 Mammographic Accreditation Phantom was the first to meet all of the criteria established by the American College of Radiology (ACR) for their quality control accreditation program. METERS ■ Non-Invasive kVp Meters ■ Dual-Range mAs Meter ■ X-ray Exposure Meter TEST INSTRUMENTS ■ Phototimer Consistency Test Tool ■ Breast Compression Test Device ■ Slit Camera ■ Film/Screen Contact Test Tool ■ Test Patterns ■ Aluminum Stepwedge ■ Half Value Layer Attenuator Set ■ NEW! Mammographic DCF Test Tool PHANTOMS ■ Artifact Identification Phantom ■ Mammographic Accreditation Phantom ■ Digital Mammographic Phantom ■ Anthropomorphic Breast Phantom ■ Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Phantom KITS ■ Mammographic QC Kit ■ Processor QC Kit ■ Digital QC Kit FILM PROCESSORS ■ Digital Thermometer ■ Densitometer, Sensitometers ■ Fixer Retention Test Kit

Solid Water® is an industry standard that Gammex RMI® introduced 15 years ago to simplify radiation beam measurements. The material is designed for photon, electron or gamma ray applications. It eliminates the inconvenience of transporting, setting up and filling water tanks. The NEW Gammex 469 IMRT Phantom is constructed of Solid Water® material and offers simple, highly reliable dose validation of complex 3D treatment plans. DOSIMETRY ■ Solid Water® Products ■ Tissue Equivalent Materials ■ Solid Water® Farmer Chamber ■ Solid Water® Calibration

Check Phantom ■ Electron Density CT Phantom ■ Film Dosimetry Cassette

Ultrasound

Gammex RMI® offers tissue mimicking phantoms using the latest patented gel technology. The phantoms are designed 405GSX LE to maintain Ultrasound Phantom the accuracy and consistency of ultrasound scanning equipment. Image quality indicators measure the performance characteristics that affect the diagnostic value of the ultrasound image. Our phantoms may be used to measure depth of penetration, vertical and horizontal distance accuracy, image uniformity, axial and lateral resolution and the system’s ability to accurately display negative contrast objects and differentiate between different contrast densities. PHANTOMS ■ Precision Multi-Purpose Grey Scale Phantom ■ Precision Multi-Purpose Tissue

Mimicking Phantom ■ Precision Small Parts

Grey Scale Phantom

ELECTROMETERS AND ION CHAMBERS ■ Ion Chambers

■ Precision Small Parts Phantom

■ Electrometers

■ OPTIMIZER Doppler Flow System

QUALITY ASSURANCE ■ Daily Constancy Tool MECHANICAL ALIGNMENT DEVICES ■ Therapy Beam Alignment Kit ■ Isocentric Rotation Plate ■ Daily Laser and Light Field Plate

■ Tissue Mimicking QC Phantom ■ Scan Plane Thickness Phantom ■ Ultrasound Biopsy Phantom

ACCESSORIES ■ QA Cookbook for Ultrasound

Scanners

A3000A CT Sim Laser System

Computed Tomography (CT) has become a widely used and accepted means of medical imaging today. Gammex RMI® recognizes its importance in patient diagnosis as well as radiation therapy treatment planning. Therefore, Gammex RMI® has developed quality assurance phantoms, most notably the new ACR Accreditation Phantom designed to assess overall image quality. Other products including our Model 467 Electron Density CT Phantom and the Model A3000A CT Sim Laser Tracking System which interface with all RTP software systems on the market and have become integral components of the treatment planning process. SCANNERS ■ Gammex CT Sim and CT SimG Laser Robotic Tracking System NEW! Now available with Red Diode

or Green Diode Lasers ■ Stanchions

Patient Immobilization

Immobilization is a key to proper treatment. Gammex RMI®, through its exclusive distribution arrangement with Sinmed, provides a wide range of sophisticated products to meet most imaging immobilization needs. The full product line Posicast ®-Plus, features economical products Head Cushion and IMRT table for diagnostic applications extension and high quality carbon fiber systems for radiation treatment where low beam attenuation and high precision is critical. Low temperature thermoplastic masking material, in several perforations, is available for these and competitive systems. MASKING/THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL ■ Fits all common boards ■ Available in various perforations HEAD AND NECK FIXATION ■ Baseplates ■ Head supports (adult and pediatric) ■ Prone head supports ■ Head tilting systems ■ IMRT Table extensions BREAST AND THORAX ■ Armholder ■ Breastboard ■ NEW! Tilted Positioning Device LOWER ABDOMEN AND EXTREMITIES ■ Knee fixation ■ Feet fixation ■ Bellyboard CARBON FIBER COUCH ACCESSORIES ■ Carbon fiber couch inserts ■ Carbon Fiber CT couch tops

Quality Policy Gammex RMI ® is committed to maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction, confidence and loyalty by striving to develop, manufacture and deliver products and services which meet or exceed the needs and expectations of our external customers, and of applicable regulatory standards and directives, while providing internal customers with rewarding, challenging, worthwhile and fun opportunities for personal and professional fulfillment. GAMMEX RMI® P.O. BOX 620327 MIDDLETON, WI 53562-0327 USA

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BOLUS MATERIALS ■ Gel based build-up materials ■ Thermoplastic build-up materials GENERAL POSITIONING AIDS ■ Multi-purpose support cushions ■ Prone thorax support ■ Vacuum cushions Sold by Gammex RMI® only in the USA

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