scope:

This Technical Specification specifies requirements and methods for periodic testing of the quality of diagnostic medical ultrasound systems with linear array, curved linear array, single element, phased array, matrix linear array transducers and two-dimensional arrays. Image interpretation and measurement workstations are included. This Technical Specification represents a minimum set of such tests intended for frequent users of medical ultrasound systems, for quality control professionals in their organization, or those hired from other quality-control and/or service-provider organizations. System197 manufacturing and repair companies might well employ other or additional tests. The tests are defined in three levels, with the simplest and most cost-effective performed most frequently, similarly to [1]. More complete tests for acceptance testing and for assessment at times of particular importance or concern are specified in IEC 61391-1:2006 Ed.1 and IEC 61391-2:2009 Ed.1. These more complete tests are categorized as performance evaluation, rather than quality control.