Therapy-related Computer Systems for Manual Brachytherapy

Section 335.7090  Therapy-related Computer Systems for Manual Brachytherapy The licensee shall: a)         Perform acceptance testing on the treatment planning system of therapy-related computer systems in accordance with published protocols accepted by nationally recognized bodies.  At a minimum, the acceptance testing must include, as applicable, verification of: 1)         The source-specific input parameters required by the dose calculation algorithm; 2)         The accuracy of dose, dwell time, and treatment time calculations at representative points; 3)         The accuracy of isodose plots and graphic displays; and 4)         The accuracy of the software used to determine sealed source positions from radiographic images. b)         Maintain a record of acceptance testing and copies of the protocols used for acceptance testing in accordance with this Section for 5 years after discontinuation of use of the treatment planning system.