AGFA DR 18M Mammo Panel
AGFA · Model DR 18M Mammo Panel
High DQE and low dose The scintillator of the detector uses directly deposited CsI. Combined with the high resolution pixel pitch of 76 µm, it delivers the excellent image quality required for digital mammography examinations. The high Detective Quantum Efficiency (DQE) and pixel size support lower radiation dose for patients. In addition, the lossless AED feature of the detector is, due to the simultaneously sensing of the X-ray, not increasing the patient dose. Cassette less workflow: faster and more efficient The DR 18M provides all the advantages of Direct Digital, while enabling you to maximize the use of your existing equipment. Part of Agfa’s DR Mammography solution, it includes the NX image acquisition workstation with MUSICA™ image processing.
Key tips
- ·Never bypass a radiation interlock to "just get the image" - this is one of the few true zero-tolerance rules in BMET work.
- ·Trend image-quality phantom results over time - drift shows up before an outright failure does.
- ·Portable/mobile units take real physical abuse from transport - check wheel locks and cable strain reliefs more often than fixed units.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Detector not connecting / dropped images
HighSymptoms: Panel not detected, images not received, wireless / tethered link drops mid-exam.
Root cause: Detector battery (wireless), the Wi-Fi / tether cable, a docking / connector fault, or detector electronics.
Image quality / calibration fault
MediumSymptoms: Fixed-pattern artefacts, non-uniformity, dead pixels / lines, calibration overdue or failing.
Root cause: Detector gain / offset calibration, a bad pixel map, or physical (drop) damage.
Battery / charging fault (wireless)
MediumSymptoms: Short detector run time, will not charge in the cradle.
Root cause: Aged detector battery or a cradle / contact fault.
Housing / cable damage
LowSymptoms: Cracked housing, tether cable intermittent.
Root cause: Drop or crush damage.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Detector battery (wireless)
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Tether cable / access point
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Charging cradle
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Flat-panel detector (exchange)
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detector battery (wireless) | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| Tether cable / access point | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Charging cradle | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| Flat-panel detector (exchange) | Major service part | $$$$ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Daily QC per modality: image-quality phantom test
- ·Tube and detector inspection
- ·Annual state-required radiation safety survey
- ·Vendor-scheduled preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Detector not connecting / images not arriving
- Check the detector battery (wireless) or reseat the tether.
- Confirm the Wi-Fi access point, channel and range.
- Reboot the detector and the acquisition workstation.
- Try a known-good detector if the site has one.
- Escalate a confirmed detector-electronics fault to the OEM.
Symptom: Fixed-pattern artefacts / failed calibration
- Run the detector gain / offset calibration and the dead-pixel map.
- Inspect the detector for drop / crush damage.
- Expose a uniform phantom and check uniformity.
- Confirm the generator / AEC is within spec with an analyser.
- Exchange the detector if calibration will not hold.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Radiology / Imaging department
- Emergency Department (portable units)
- Operating Room (C-arms)
- Cath lab
- Bedside ICU (portable X-ray)
Documents & Manuals
No documents available for this device yet.
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
The firm received a complaint that when using the DX-D Mobile DR X-Ray unit they noticed the detector cable was hot.
- RECALL
The RF tags on the white protection sheets of the media stacks were incorrect.
- RECALL
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