Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024
Section 221.65 - X-ray attenuation systemsCT systems solely used to calculate attenuation coefficients or for image registration in nuclear medicine studies must meet the requirements in §§ 221.202-221.205 unless otherwise exempted as follows:
(1) CT systems identified in this section are exempt from §§ 221.202(a) and 221.204(a)(4)(xi) (relating to equipment requirements; and performance evaluations, routine QC and surveys).(2) Instead of § 221.204(a) (relating to performance evaluations, routine QC and surveys), the registrant shall complete a performance evaluation on the CT system following the recommendations of a QMP, the system manufacturer or a nationally-recognized organization at intervals not to exceed 14 months.(3) Instead of § 221.204(b), checks shall be established and documented by the registrant following nationally-recognized guidelines or those recommended by the manufacturer.The provisions of this §221.65 adopted October 26, 2018, effective 1/24/2019, 48 Pa.B. 6791.The provisions of this §221.65 issued under sections 301 and 302 of the Radiation Protection Act (35 P.S. §§ 7110.301 and 7110.302); and section 1920-A of the Administrative Code (71 P.S. § 510.20).