QA phantoms

A continuous QC program identifies problems before they impact the diagnostic value of ultrasound exams and assures equipment is functioning properly. Research has demonstrated that the most common failure in the ultrasound imaging system is the transducer as they are easily damaged by stress, dropping and kinked cables1.... Read more

The CIRS Triple Modality 3D Abdominal Phantom is constructed of a self-healing formulation of Zerdine®(1) that allows multiple biopsy insertions with minimal needle tracking, and is ideal for demonstrating image-guided navigation... Read more

The CIRS Model 040GSE Multi-Purpose, Multi-Tissue Ultrasound Phantom is the most complete solution available for performance and quality testing. It contains nine performance measurements, including grey scale targets, anechoic stepped masses and elasticity targets. This is the only QA phantom on the market that provides... Read more

CIRS Phototimer Consistency Testing Slabs / Test Tool are designed for precise assessment of AEC system performance in accordance with American College of Radiology and MQSA recommendations.  BR-12 (47% glandular / 53% adipose) is most commonly used but other glandular equivalencies are available. Unlike acrylic,... Read more

The Model 020 BR3D Breast Imaging Phantom has been designed to assess discoverability of different size lesions within a tissue equivalent, heterogeneous, complex background. This phantom delivers more realistic challenges for standard screen and FFDM mammography systems as well as Breast Computed Tomography and... Read more

The Elasticity QA Phantom (model 049 & 049A) is a tool you can use for both shear wave and compression elastopraphy. These models are the only phantoms commercially available for sonoelastography quality assurance. The phantoms contain targets of known stiffness relative to the background material and range in... Read more

The Image-Guided Abdominal Biopsy Phantom is a simplified abdominal phantom. It’s suitable for training and demonstrating image-guided needle biopsy navigation tools or procedures that require a constant visual reference for needle placement. The phantom allows many uses over time because of the background gel... Read more

The Doppler Flow System from Sun Nuclear (formerly Gammex) tests both Doppler and B-mode ultrasound systems in a single unit.  The compact, easy to store and transport designed system combines the flow system, phantom and electronic flow controller into a single unit. Scanner selection, quality control testing, training... Read more

The Doppler Flow System tests both Doppler and B-mode ultrasound systems in a single unit.  The compact, easy to store and transport designed system combines the flow system, phantom and electronic flow controller into a single unit. Scanner selection, quality control testing, training and research can all be performed... Read more

Expanded Image Quality CT QA. Perform robust image quality testing of advanced CT systems with Advanced iqModules from Sun Nuclear (formerly Gammex). This set of 4 modules provides comprehensive testing of high-contrast resolution, low-contrast detectability, slice sensitivity, geometric evaluation, and... Read more

This Advanced CT Performance Assessment Phantom makes it possible to characterize advanced CT features, including Automatic Exposure Control and Iterative Reconstruction, to support protocol optimization and proper dose management for your... Read more

The Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Phantom form Sun Nuclear (formerly Gammex) is designed to be used as a training phantom for performing biopsy procedures.  It provides a good representation of breast tissue. Multiple radiopaque lesions are impeded in the phantom to permit multiple uses of the phantom by different... Read more

This Soft Carrying Case is designed to protect and transport the Gammex/ Sun Nuclear Ultrasound phantom that is placed in it.  It is compact and easy to clean if it becomes soiled. The case can be used with any of the Gammex/ Sun Nuclear Ultrasound phantoms except the Doppler Flow System (1425A LE) or the (1430LE). Soft... Read more

The Model 711-HN ATOM Max Dental & Diagnostic Head Phantom is a standard of reference for diagnostic radiology of the head. The phantom has been developed to assist clinical and technical staff in the monitoring,  selection, verification and training of scanning parameters common to most radiological procedures... Read more

The 404GS LE precision Small Parts Grey Scale Phantom provides advanced technology for measuring image quality of small parts and intra-cavity ultrasound scanning systems.  The phantom also contains grey scale parts for additional measurement capability. The 404 LE has the same general target layout and specifications as... Read more

The Precision Resolution Grey Scale Phantom is designed to work with high resolution ultrasound systems. Sun Nuclear’s 405GSX LE incorporates the latest Gammex Tissue Mimicking gel technology to provide a smoother background texture than what is provided by conventional tissue mimicking gels.  The phantom contains... Read more

The Sun Nuclear (formerly Ga Dual Attenuation Phantom is essentially 2 phantoms in 1.  The phantom permits quality control tests over a wide range of frequencies. The 406 LE is a highly effective instrument for demonstrating superior image quality while challenging high performance ultrasound systems.  The phantom... Read more

This Spherical Lesion Phantom from Sun Nuclear (formerly Gammex) is used to test the resolution of Ultrasound scanners.  It tests in 3 dimensions:  axial, lateral and elevational. The phantom contains both 2mm and 4mm diameter tissue mimicking spherical lesions which lie in a single plane at the center of the phantom. ... Read more

The Ultrasound Transducer Evaluation Device UTED provides an EASY, FAST & ECONOMICAL way to test your transducer elements. Ultrasound Transducer Evaluation Device UTED features:. silicone-based phantom varying surfaces and... Read more

The Tissue Mimicking QC Phantom 411 LE is designed to meet the needs of the small ultrasound lab. This phantom provides a standard of quality assurance required for routine testing of ultrasound scanning systems.  411 LE Tissue Mimicking QC Phantom features:. the phantom utilizes the unique Tissue Mimicking gel of... Read more

The 410 family of Multi-Purpose Accreditation Phantom lets you pick and choose what level of testing is right for your quality assurance program. All 410 phantoms will allow you to evaluate uniformity and artifacts, geometric accuracy and system sensitivity. This phantom provides a standard of quality assurance required... Read more

This Radiographic Contrast / Detail Phantom from Sun Nuclear (formerly Gammex) is used to determine the threshold contrast characteristics and to monitor performance of a radiographic or fluroscopic system. The phantom is an aluminum plate with a matrix of holes.  All of the holes in a given row have a constant depth. ... Read more

The Sun Nuclear (formerly Gammex) 170NJ phantom provides a simple and reproducible test tool for interfacility surveys and intra-department comparison of radiographic systems. For routine quality control, the phantom images provide a rapid assessment of high contrast resolution, low contrast detectability, radiographic... Read more

The Gammex 610 Neonatal Chest Phantom is designed for routine quality assurance monitoring of computed and digital radiography systems. The phantom replicates both the anatomic structure and the tissue attenuation characteristics of a real neonate.  The 610 phantom can be imaged using clinical protocols, requiring in a... Read more

Users of Sun Nuclear’s (formerly Gammex) 464 CT phantom frequently want a better indication of the scanner’s performance with a phantom that more accurately mimics a torso.  The optional 464-Ring torso adapter permits the use of the 464 Accreditation in this type of application. The 464 phantom can easily be... Read more

The ACR CT Accreditation Phantom from Sun Nuclear (Gammex) is designed to be an integral part of the American College of Radiology (ACR) CT Accreditation Program.  This voluntary program provides physicians with an opportunity for a comprehensive peer review of their CT facility, personnel qualifications, image quality... Read more

Accurately represent scatter effects from widebeam CT scanners with the ACR 464 extension plates from Sun Nuclear (Gammex).  Made from identical solid water materials, these extension plates allow images to begin and end in the same material to eliminate artifacts that may be introduced by scanning in air. ACR CT... Read more

The Sun Nuclear (formerly Gammex) 183 Routine Mammographic QC Kit contains all the tools, instructions, and data recording forms needed for a film-screen mammography program that meets MQSA requirements. The instruments evaluate image quality, compression force, film-screen contact, processor performance and film hypo... Read more

Quality control provides the necessary assurance that your images contain all the information possible for the delivered dose.  Sun Nuclear’s (formerly Gammex) 182M Mammographic QC Kit can be used at every type of mammography facility, from small clinics to large medical centers. Each kit is complete and will... Read more

Sun Nuclear’s (formerly Gammex) 179 Artifact Identification Phantom is a full field device that allows for a grey film to be produced when the phantom is imaged.  This will indicate any artifacts that may be caused by a mammographic system’s grid or filters. Model 179 Artifact Identification Phantom features:.... Read more

Sun Nuclear’s (formerly Gammex) 118 Mammographic Aluminum Stepwedge is constructed from a single piece of High Purity Aluminum.  The nine steps have thickness ranging from 0.3 mm to 2.27 mm. Model 118 Mammographic Aluminum Stepwedge features:. made of High Purity Aluminum Alloy and Copper made from a single piece... Read more

Sun Nuclear’s (formerly Gammex) model  159A and 159A-BR Mammographic Phototimer Consistency Tools are designed to test Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) performance. Model 159A / Model 159A-BR Mammographic Phototimer Consistency Tool features:. test tools come in either 7 pieces of acrylic (159A) or 7 pieces of... Read more

Sun Nuclear’s (formerly Gammex) Model 150K Mammographic Density Control Function (DCF) test tool enables a quick and accurate assessment of a film-screen mammography unit’s Automatic Exposure Control (AEC). Model 150K Mammographic DCF Test Tool features:. engraved density scale and sliding exposure plate can... Read more

The same eye and hand coordination skills required to perform ultrasound-guided biopsies of other organs can be learned using this phantom from Sun Nuclear (formerly Gammex). The use of ultrasound-guided needle biopsy to diagnose the form and structure of lesions is growing worldwide. The Ultrasound Biopsy Phantom... Read more

Sun Nuclear’s 156D Stereotactic Mammographic Accreditation Phantom with Gammex technology, is used for monitoring digital mammography systems currently used for stereotactic biopsy and localization. The 156D is accredited by the ACR. Model 156D Stereotactic Mammographic Accreditation Phantom features:. compact... Read more

Today’s mammography film/screen systems from Sun Nuclear (with Gammex technology) have higher resolution than diagnositic radiography x-ray systems and require test tools with finer detail.  Regular testing with the Gammex 157A detects problems and artifacts early. Use of the tool and the evaluation of the resulting... Read more

Sun Nuclear’s (formerly Gammex) Model 156 Mammographic Accreditation Phantom has been #1 phantom listed by the ACR since the start of the MQSA program in 1994. The Gammex 156 provides the physical standard baseline for assuring the quality of the images produced by your mammographic system. The 156 simulates the... Read more

The Model 468 CT Dose Index Phantom from Sun Nuclear (formerly Gammex) has been designed to meet specifications outlined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA 21CFR 1020.33) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC 60601-2-44). The phantom is offered as a 2-piece or 3-piece nested configuration. Each... Read more

QUART DVTap DIN 6868-161 Developed over a period of 2 years in a project involving major dental manufacturers, and released by QUART already in 2007, the DVTap has become a national and international standard solution for CBCT – based on our company’s innovative approach. The QUART DVTap phantom is... Read more

QUART IAEA-EFOMP-ESTRO Test Set. The test set was compiled based on the recommendations of the three organizations, IAEA, EFOMP, and ESTRO, for a quick and time-efficient QA performance at CBCT imaging equipment. These recommendations are principally based on DIN 6868-161 and 6868-15 for CBCT quality assurance. These... Read more

Perform QA across CT imaging systems, from sophisticated diagnostic scanners to cone beam to on-board radiotherapy systems  Use with RapidCHECK™ Image Quality Analysis software for exacting CT imaging quality testing, with quick, consistent analysis Made from true tissue-mimicking HE CT Solid... Read more