Mammography Phantom
POSITIONING AID FOR CRANIOCAUDAL & MEDIOLATERAL OBLIQUE VIEWS
- Demonstrates spot-compression procedures
- Sensitivity training for patient comfort
- Helpful in training male students (eliminating loaded vests to simulate breasts)
A molded gel provides realistic compressibility. Mammograms are taken at a breast thickness of 5-cm, using normal technical factors. The breast is mounted on a post with adjustments for height and the angles needed for various views.
A small indicator box is placed next to the breast to signal when the 5-cm breast thickness is reached. Patient discomfort is signaled by a red warning light which informs the trainee that the pain level can be reached at about this compression. The light is actuated 5-mms before the dead stop produced by the box. This procedure emphasizes the care needed for patients when the pain zone is reached.
Model Numbers
RS-750 | Mammography Phantom with stand and carrying/storage case |
RS-750A | Mammography Phantom ONLY |
RS-750S | Mammography Stand ONLY |

Applications
- Teaching & training
- Image quality
- Protocol verification

Modalities
- Mammogram

Publication References
Obenauer S, Hermann KP, Schorn C, Funke M, Fischer U, Grabbe E. Digitale Vollfeldmammographie: Phantomstudie zur Detektion von Mikrokalk [Full-Field Digital Mammography: A Phantom Study for Detection of Microcalcification]. Rofo. 2000 Jul;172(7):646-50. German. DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-12044