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Description / Abstract:
This standard provides specific requirements and guidance for the design and manufacture of equipment intended for use in external beam radiation therapy. This includes orthovoltage, superficial x-ray, megavoltage electron accelerator, radioisotope source gamma ray or ion beam based TREATMENT DELIVERY SYSTEMS and related equipment, including software used for the planning or management of external beam radiation therapy.
This standard is intended to be used by medical device MANUFACTURERS, regulators, and RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATIONS in the field of radiation therapy.