57-409 Breast Shields
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Clear Pb® Filters Are Not Returnable
Provides protection to the radiosensitive breast and lung parenchyma adjacent to the spine. Fully adjustable; may be used on the Filter Holder Assembly (57-426) with or without a compensation filter. Consists of two 3 x 3 inch steel/lead shields with magnetic tape on one side.
Protect The Patient- Your patients appreciate the professional X-ray approach that reduces exposure and shields breast and gonadal areas.
- Use at 40" or 72"
- Magnetic - quick and easy to use
- Clear-Pb® (lead) avoids graininess of aluminum filters
- Eliminate burn out areas
- Improve image quality
- Filters are 30% lead by weight
- Reduce the need for multiple exposures
- Ensure a more uniform image density
- Reduce patient exposure by selectively attenuating the x-ray beam
- Lightweight, easy to use
- Mounts to any collimator
- Collimator light field is never blocked
