CT 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.
Authority
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).
Source
The provisions of this § 221.65 adopted October 26, 2018, effective January 24, 2019, 48 Pa.B. 6791.