Device typeVacuum-mould patient positioning system: An assembly of devices designed to apply a vacuum to a cushion or bag filled with foam-like material that is placed under, on, or around a patients body parts. A vacuum is applied to the contents of the cushion forming a patient specific (custom-made) mould. The moulds can be whole body or selected body parts and help ensure adequate positioning and immobilization of the patient during diagnostic imaging and/or radiation therapy procedures facilitating reproducible positioning for serial procedures. This system typically includes reusable foam-filled bags, cushions, a vacuum unit, hardware, seals, and interfaces used to connect the mould to another patient positioning system (PPS).
FDA categoryAccelerator, linear, medical, System, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Table, radiographic, stationary top
Device ID00841439113318
Catalog numberVLWGB04C
AvailabilityPrescription
MRI safetyMR Conditional