high-precision phantoms

Catphan®

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Catphan® 600
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Catphan® Modules
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Catphan® Phantom with optional annuli

Comprehensive CT Performance Measurements

Catphan® Phantoms are internationally recognized for measuring the MAXIMUM obtainable performance of axial, spiral and multislice CT scanners.

The Phantom Laboratory and physicist, David Goodenough, Ph.D., have worked together to develop the Catphan® Phantoms. The new Catphan® designs are based on three decades of scientific research and direct field experience in the evaluation of medical imaging equipment. These phantoms are used to complete comprehensive performance evaluations of axial, spiral and multislice CT scanners and to implement quality assurance programs.

The Catphan® Phantoms are constructed from modules that fit snugly into a durable 20cm housing. With the exception of the water tank module used in the Catphan® 424, all Catphan® modules are made from solid-cast materials. Solid-cast construction eliminates material absorption of water, freezing and leaks associated with water bath phantoms, as well as, problems related to varied water sources.

Tests - Summary

Catphan® 600 is designed for comprehensive evaluation of axial, spiral and multislice CT scanners.

Catphan® 500 is designed for comprehensive evaluation of axial, spiral and multislice CT scanners.

Catphan® 440 is a cost engineered phantom for basic performance and QA testing.

Catphan® 412 is a complete test phantom, introduced in 1990, and designed for axial CT with some capability for spiral and multislice.

Catphan® 424 is the same as the 412, except it uses a water tank instead of the solid cast uniformity module.

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Brochures
  Catphan® 500 & 600 brochure825 K
  Catphan® 412 & 424 brochure480 K
Technical Data Sheets
  Catphan® 600 technical data sheet192 K
  Catphan® 440 technical data sheet88 K
  CTP592 technical data sheet92 K
Accessory Data Sheets
  CTP299 21cm Teflon annulus technical data sheet88 K
  CTP539 30cm uniformity body annulus technical data sheet84 K
  CTP540 35cm uniformity body annulus technical data sheet84 K
  CTP579 25-35cm uniformity body annulus technical data sheet84 K
  CTP599 45-55cm uniformity body annulus technical data sheet84 K
  CTP541 16cm OD housing and mount technical data sheet104 K
  CTP553 32cm Acrylic Dose Phantom technical data sheet88 K
  CTP554 16cm Acrylic Dose Phantom technical data sheet88 K
Instruction Manuals
  Catphan® 500 & 600 instruction manual1.2 M
  Catphan® 504 instruction manual1.8 M
  Catphan® 503 instruction manual1.7 M
  Catphan® 412 & 424 instruction manual3.3 M