安西メディカル株式会社
AZ-M1PP

Overview

The dynamic phantom platform AZ-M1PP provides an economical, easy-to-use solution to the complex tasks associated with tumor motion and patient positioning in radiation therapy. The dynamic phantom platform is made of highly rigid, low-density plastic. It allows precisely controlled reciprocating motion (back and forth) up to 50mm for loadable phantoms (up to 52kg). Multiple types of dosimeters and phantoms can be placed on the AZ-M1PP and the moving target can be used for dose verification of treatment plans. An independently controllable body surface unit provides chest wall motion in the up and down directions.

Features

  • Can be equipped with a pseudo human body phantom (52 kg or less), and the movable plate is frictionless
  • Can be operated with a general-purpose PC or tablet (communication operation via Wi-Fi)
  • Waveform pattern: Can input fixed waves (sin, cos4, cos6, triangular waves), arbitrary waveforms (AZ-733VI)
  • Diverse software
    • Sub-millimeter accuracy and reproducibility
    • The movable plate and body surface unit can be programmed independently
    • Programs can be set to different cycles, amplitudes, and waveforms
    • Programs can be input with respiratory movements as CSV files
    • Waveform Pattern Example

Standard Waveform (cos4)

Arbitrary Input Waveform (AZ-733VI)

Specs

Body Dimensions912 mm(L)× 380 mm(W)× 200 mm(H)
Movable Plate Dimensions of550 mm(L)× 380 mm(W)
Power SupplyAC100 ~ 240 V(50/60 Hz)
Maximum Load Capacity52.0 kg
Maximum Operating Range±25.0 mm
Body Surface Unit Operating Range±10.0 mm
Position Accuracy±0.2 mm
Wave Patternsin, cos⁴, cos⁶, Triangle wave, arbitrary waveform input (AZ-733VI)
Storage case Dimensions795 mm(L)× 518 mm(W)× 310 mm(H)

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Dr. Hirohiko Tsujii

1968: Graduated from Hokkaido University School of Medicine

1989: Professor of Clinical Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Director of Proton Medical Research Center

1994: Director of the Heavy Particle Center, National Institute of Radiological Sciences, Director of QST Hospital

2018: Director of the International Treatment Research Center, QST Hospital

Guest Professor, Gunma University School of Medicine Radiation Oncologist, Japan Radiological Society

Specialty: Radiation Oncology (Radiologist)

Current position: Vice President, Medical Atomic Energy Foundation

Dr. Tsujii is one of the world’s most authoritative doctors in heavy ion radiotherapy, having served as Director of the Heavy Particle Medical Science Center and Director of the hospital at the National Institute of Radiological Sciences (NIRS), which was the first in the world to successfully put heavy ion radiotherapy into practical use in 1994. We are very proud to receive the following comment from such an authoritative doctor about the M1 PP, which is scheduled to be released by our company as a new product, and intend to use it to further our sales activities. Masaaki Yasue, President and CEO of Anzai Medical (December 2024)

“This Dynamic Phantom Plate is an innovative product that enables high precision and flexible responses in quality management for respiratory-synchronized irradiation methods. Its novel cable-free design makes it easier to handle compared to conventional devices, allowing for easy verification with phantoms of various sizes and weights. This product can be utilized across a wide range of fields, including photon therapy and particle therapy, and serves as a groundbreaking tool for accurately assessing irradiation performance for tumors that experience respiratory motion. In the field of particle therapy, where I have been highly involved for many years, the precision and usability of this product are regarded. It is undoubtedly set to become an essential device in future treatment settings, particularly for its contribution to improving the accuracy of respiratory-synchronized irradiation.”

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Article

  • Naoki Tohyama • Eriko Saito • Kazuhide Uchida • Kiyoshi Yoda • Shinichiro Mori
  • The Itappachi Universal Motion Platform for Accurate Dose Measurement in Thoracoabdominal Radiotherapy
  • https://www.cureus.com/articles/303836#!/