Acceptance Testing

When installing new MRI scanners, strict adherence to regulatory guidelines and quality standards is crucial. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recommend acceptance testing for all new facilities and scanners. This vital process ensures that procurement and supplier specifications are met, identifying any necessary remedial actions to maintain the highest standards of care.

Services

We have one or two day programmes for our acceptance testing depending on system specifications. We also offer more bepoke tests at acceptance including Quantative MRI, Diffusion Tractography and Multinuclear Spectroscopy. Our standards tests include:

System Tests

Mechanical system checks
Emergency system checks
Patient monitoring checks
Environmental monitoring
Verification of RF shielding tests
MR System Inventory

Scanner Tests

Field homogeneity
Gradient subsystems
Eddy current calibration
Distortion assessment
System noise tests
Image quality assessment
EPI stability tests
DWI distortion tests
Acoustic Noise checks

Facility Safety Audit

Magnetic Field Mapping
Scanner Safety Features
Warning Signage and Access Control
Aesthetic Equipment
Fire and Emergency Procedures
Quench Pipe Inspection
Unit Management

Benefits

Acceptance Tests provides a data-driven snapshot of you MRI system, identifying any issues with your system that may affect safety and efficacy.

With over a decade of experience we can ensure your new scanners and environments meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency from day one.

Image of the NIST System 130 phantom, a circular device featuring an array of spherical markers and calibration points used for precise MRI system testing and validation

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