Computed Tomography (CT)

Description

Procedures

Risks/Benefits

Laws, Regulations & Standards

• Whole Body Scanning Using Computed Tomography (CT): How does FDA regulate CT Systems? April 17, 2002
• Performance Standards for Computed Tomography (CT) equipment (21 CFR 1020.33)

Advice to Professionals

Industry Guidance

• Guidance for the Submission of Premarket Notifications for Emission Computed Tomography Devices and Accessories (SPECT and PET) and Nuclear Tomography Systems PDF December 3, 1998
• Guidance for the Submission of Premarket Notifications for Emission Computed Tomography Devices and Accessories (SPECT and PET) and Nuclear Tomography Systems December 3, 1998

Other Resources

• Brochure: Full-Body CT Scans What you Need to Know April 17, 2003
• Other Information Resources Related to Whole-Body CT Screening May 4, 2005
• Radiation Quantities and Units April 17, 2002
• Whole Body Scanning Using Computed Tomography (CT): What is Computed Tomography? April 17, 2002
• Whole Body Scanning Using Computed Tomography (CT) October 12, 2005
• Whole Body Scanning Using Computed Tomography (CT): What are the Radiation Risk from CT? May 4, 2005
• Whole Body Scanning Using Computed Tomography (CT): Whole-Body CT Screening--Should I or shouldn't I get one? April 17, 2002
• Reducing Radiation Risk from Computed Tomography for Pediatric and Small Adult Patients November 2, 2001
• Product Classification Database: Emission computed tomography system
• NEXT 2000: Survey of Computed Tomography (CT) Practice, Workload, Dose PDF June 21, 2000