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Radiation-Emitting Products

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Must the compression paddle remain parallel to the patient support table when no compression is being applied?

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No. The requirement for the paddle to be parallel is only applicable when compression is applied. Once the diagnostic range of compression is reached the paddle should be parallel to the support table and not deflect from parallel by more than 1.0 cm when compression is applied.

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