Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources capable of providing a Compression System for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The system should be able to minimize respiratory-induced tumor motion during simulation and treatment for patients undergoing thoracic and upper-abdominal radiation therapy. The required salient characteristics include regulatory and safety requirements, mechanical and functional requirements, imaging compatibility, patient comfort and tolerability, infection control and cleaning, compatibility with existing equipment, training and support, quality assurance requirements, and warranty and procurement requirements.
• The system must be FDA-cleared and have non-metallic or radiolucent components.
• It must be indexable to a Computer Tomograph simulation couch and treatment couch.
• The system must be adjustable to accommodate a wide range of adult patient sizes.
• It must allow for precise documentation of compression settings.
• The design must be stable and maintain consistent geometry across imaging and treatment platforms.
• The system must be compatible with existing immobilization base plates, vacuum bags, or overlays.
• The vendor must provide on-site or virtual clinical training for therapists, physicists, and dosimetrists.