THE NEW STANDARD FOR ULTRASOUND QUALITY ASSURANCE
 
The CIRS Model 040GSE Multi-Purpose, Multi-Tissue Ultrasound Phantom contains nine performance measurements, including gray scale targets, anechoic stepped masses and elasticity targets. The CIRS Multi-Purpose, Multi-Tissue Ultrasound phantom exceeds ACR accreditation requirements, making it the only phantom of its kind designed to meet the ultrasound QA challenges of today and tomorrow.
The unique dual attenuation of the background gel allows for evaluation of transducers that range from 2 MHz - 15 MHz.  A removable water well and endocavity cover extends the use of the phantom by allowing evaluation of all transducer configurations: linear, curvilinear and intercavity.
CIRS ultrasound QA phantoms come standard with a robust housing, rugged carry case, 48-month warranty, and user guide.
 
Performance Measurements:
•Dead Zone
•Horizontal Distance
•Vertical Distance
•Depth of Penetration
•Image Uniformity
•Axial Resolution
•Lateral Resolution
•Anechoic Mass Resolution
•Gray Scale Contrast Resolution
•Elasticity Image Evaluation





BACKGROUND MATERIALS
Material: Zerdine, solid elastic water-based polymer
Freezing point: 0° C
Melting point: Above 100° C
Attenuation: 0.5 dB/cm-MHz & 0.07 dB/cm-MHz
Speed of Sound: 1540 m/s ± 10 m/s

SCANNING WELL
1 cm deep

SCANNING MEMBRANE
Saran-based laminate

WIRE TARGETS
Material: Nylon monofilament

NEAR FIELD GROUP
Number of targets: 5
Wire Diameter: 100 microns
Depth range: 1 to 5 mm
Distance b/w Targets: 1 mm

VERTICAL DISTANCE GROUP
Number of targets: 16
Wire diameter: 100 microns
Depth range: 1 to 16 cm
Spacing: 10 mm

HORIZONTAL DISTANCE GROUPS
Number of groups: 2
Wire diameter: 100 microns
Depths: 4 & 9 cm
Number of targets: 4 & 7 respectively
Spacing: 10 & 20 mm respectively
 
AXIAL-LATERAL RESOLUTION GROUPS
Number of groups: 2
Wire diameter: 80 microns
Depths: 3 & 6.5 cm
Axial separation: 4, 3, 2, 1, 0.5 & 0.25 mm
Lateral seperation: 4, 3, 2, 1, 0.5 & 0.25 mm
Number of groups: 1
Wire diameter: 80 microns
Depths: 10.5 cm
Axial separation: 5, 4, 3, 2, & 1 mm
Lateral separation: 5, 4, 3, 2, & 1 mm
 
ANECHOIC STEPPED CYLINDERS
Number of targets: 12
Diameter of targets: 1.3, 2.0, 3.0, 4.5, 6.7 & 10.0 mm
Depth of Targets: 1.5, 4.5, 7.0, 10.0, 13.0, 16.0 cm
Attenuation: 0.5 dB/cm-MHz
Contrast: Anechoic, Cyst-like

GRAY SCALE TARGETS
Attenuation: 0.5 dB/cm-MHz ± 0.07
Number of groups: 2; 6 Targets, Ø 8mm at 3 cm depth
Contrast: -9, -6, -3, +3, +6 & > +15 dB
5 Targets, Ø 10mm at 11.5 cm depth
Contrast: -6, -3, +3, +6 & > +15 dB

ELASTICITY TARGETS
Attenuation: 0.5 dB/cm-MHz
Number of groups: 2; 3 targets per group
Ø 6 mm at 1.5 cm depth
Ø 8 mm at 5 cm depth
Elasticity: 10, 40 & 60 kPa