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Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program
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Compression Device
Citation:
900.12(b)(8): Compression. All mammography systems shall Incorporate a compression device.
Questions:
Although all mammography systems are required to have a compression device, their use does not appear to be required. Is this true?
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Related Topics
Application of Compression
Compression Paddle
Darkroom Fog Semiannual Equipment Quality Control Tests
Decompression - Annual Quality Control Test
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