Phantoms & Tissue Simulation Solutions
Phantoms and simulators for quantitative densitometry, callibration, quality control and research in the field of medical imaging and radiotherapy.
Phantoms date back to the beginning of the 20th century. In the 1920's, -water tanks and wax blocks were often used for x-ray experiments and to this day these materials are still in use in certain applications. In the 1960's more reliable tissue substitutes and sophisticated phantoms began to appear.
Today, phantoms are used to perform numerous tasks within the field of medical imaging and radiation therapy. This includes testing the performance of imaging equipment, measuring radiation dosage during therapy, teaching interventional image guided procedures, and servicing- equipment in the field.
Please find below a list of CT & X-Ray specific phantoms:
CT & X-Ray Phantoms | ||
 | CT Simulator For Bone Mineral Analysis A simple and effective method for accurate and reliable bone mineral measurements. Change in trabecular bone mineral content is an early indicator of change in metabolic function. CT, with its superior contrast discrimination, is a major tool in the evaluation of trabecular bone in the central skeleton. All CT scanners require a standard of reference to properly perform quantitative tissue analysis. | |
 | NEMA SCA&I Cardiovascular Fluoroscopic Benchmark Phantom For voluntary compliance with NEMA XR 21. The CIRS Model 901 NEMA SCA&I phantom was desig-ned to evaluate and standa-rdize catheterization image quality. It is the result of collaborative efforts between the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions and the National Electric Manufacturers Association. The phantom specifically enables voluntary compliance with the recently published performance standard NEMA XR 21. | |
 | ACR Radiography Fluoroscopy Accreditation Phantom The required standard for image quality evaluations. The CIRS model 903 ACR Radiography / Fluoroscopy Phantom is designed to be an integral part of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Radiography / Fluoroscopy Accreditation Program. This voluntary program provides physicians with an opportunity for a comprehensive peer review of their Radiography / Fluoroscopy facility, personnel qualifications, image quality and quality assurance programs. | |
 | Spiral/Helical CT Phantom Optimize collimation and table speed (pitch) to ensure detection of small lesions in the abdominal cavity. The CIRS Helical CT Phantom is designed to test scanning protocols to verify that small low contrast lesions will be detected. The phantom permits complete testing of low contrast lesion detection when scan parameters are varied. These parameters include collimation, pitch, reconstructed field of view, reconstruction algorithms, z-axis interpolators, kVp, mA and rotation time | |
 | CT Dose Phantom Designed for FDA performance standard. The CIRS CT Dose Phantom is manufactured to comply with the Food and Drug Administration's performance standard for diagnostic x-ray systems, which includes Computed Tomography Systems (21CFR 1023.33). | |
 | AAPM CT Performance Phantom Meets guidelines in AAPM Report #1 "Performance Evaluation and Quality Assurance of CT Scanners The CIRS Model 610 AAPM CT Performance Phantom offers the user a single test object that measures ten distinct CT performance parameters. The phantom design is based on the guidelines presented in Report #1 of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine Task Force on CT Scanner Phantoms. The goals of report #1 were to (1) define performance of a CT scanner and (2) describe methods of performance testing through utilization of particular phantoms. | |
 | Tissue Equivalent Abdominal CT Dose Accurate dose measurements for infants to large adults. The CIRS Tissue Equivalent CT Dose Phantoms are designed to more accurately simulate the range of patient sizes from small infants to large adult patients rendering more accurate and reliable CT dose data. | |
 | 3D Sectional Torso Phantom Includes 12 internal organ tissues. The CIRS Model 600 Anthropomorphic Torso Phantom is designed to provide an accurate simulation of an average male torso (22 cm PA thickness) for medical imaging and dosimetry applications. The epoxy materials used to fabricate the phantom provide optimal tissue simulation between the Diagnostic and Therapy energy range (40 keV to 20 MeV). | |
 | 3 Dimensional Torso Phantom Complete with removable organs. The CIRS Anthropomorphic Torso Phantom is designed to provide an accurate simulation of an average male torso for medical imaging applications. The removable organs enable flexibility in the placement of TLDs, contrast agents, etc.. The epoxy materials used to fabricate the phantom provide optimal tissue simulation in the diagnostic energy range (40 keV to 20 MeV). | |
 | Forearm Phantoms For QA and research in CT, pQCT and DXA The CIRS Forearm phantoms are available in three standard mineral densities of 400, 600 and 800 mg/cc calcium hydroxyapatite equivalence and are sold as a set. The simulated radius and ulna are embedded in a muscle equivalent epoxy matrix. | |
 | 3D Heel Phantom For DXA Scanners Tissue Equivalent, Variable Calcaneal Densities The Model 027 includes 10 calcaneal inserts of varying mineral densities which permit examination of the calcaneus. | |
 | Orthopedic Calibration Phantom for CT CT scanners are used to generate cross-sectional images of peripheral skeletons. Dimensional data are used to size 3D bone models and custom implants. | |
 | Lung Nodule Simulator for Quantitative CT The most effective imaging technique for pulmonary nodules. The CIRS series of CT Lung Nodule simulators is fabricated from specially formulated tissue-equivalent materials and each part is individually tested before being molded in a 70 step, controlled process. | |
 | CT Simulator for Bone Mineral Analysis of the Femoral Neck For research studies of the femoral neck. Change in trabecular bone mineral content is an early indicator of change in metabolic function. CT, with its superior contrast discrimination, is a major tool in the evaluation of trabecular bone in the central skeleton. All CT scanners require a standard of reference to properly perform quantitative tissue analysis. | |
 | 3D Spine Phantom Ideal for correlation studies between different bone density measurement systems. The Model 025 contains five anthropomorphic vertebral bodies, each having separate cortical and trabecular densities. | |
 | DEXA Phantom The "Bona Fide Phantom" (BFP)1. Bio-Imaging's "Bona Fide Phantom" (BFP), is a quality control tool for Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) instruments, which features an acrylic-embedded calcium hydroxyapatite (CHA) step-wedge. Advanced design features make it the best choice for assessing DEXA instrument stability. You can successfully use the BFP on all mainstream DEXA instruments. | |
 | Slice Thickness Gauge Slice thickness accuracy is an important element in the quality control program for any CT scanner. The slice thickness requires additional emphasis when the scanner is used for quantitative applications such as bone densitometry, lung nodule analysis or other tissue comparative diagnostic techniques. | |
 | Dosimetry Verification Phantoms ATOM. ATOM Phantoms were previously manufactured in Riga, Latvia and sold worldwide. Since the late eighties, these phantoms have been used extensively in Australia, Western Europe and the Republics of the former Soviet Union. | |
 | Radiosurgery Head Phantom For Evaluation of Treatment Accuracy. The CIRS Radiosurgery Head Phantom was designed to improve the accuracy of treatment plan verification in radiosurgery. It allows for 3D dose verification in a large cranial volume. | |
 | Dental Head Phantom For dental x-ray evaluations and other applications. The CIRS Model 606 Dental Head Phantom mimics an average adult male head in size, shape and structure. The phantom includes larynx, trachea, sinus, nasal and mouth cavities. An articulating lower jaw enables easy access to teeth and air cavities. | |
 | Dynamic Phantom A dynamic thorax phantom for precise evaluation of lung tumor motion. The CIRS Model 008 Dynamic Thorax Phantom is designed to investigate and minimize the impact of organ motion and patient positioning errors in radiation therapy. It is the first commercially available dynamic QA phantom, developed for image acquisition, treatment planning and dose delivery. localhost
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