SIST EN ISO 4090:2004

Photography - Medical radiographic cassettes/screens/films and hard-copy imaging films - Dimensions and specifications (ISO 4090:2004)

This International Standard specifies the nominal sizes, aim dimensions with tolerances, weights, and certain tests
for medical radiographic cassettes, screens, and films. It includes medical hard-copy imaging films in the form of
sheets, such as laser films and video.
This International Standard also includes information regarding the appropriate marking of these products, and
special attention is given to cassettes/screens/films used for mammography.
This International Standard does not include films in roll format (see informative annex A).

Fotografie - Systeme von Kassetten/Verstärkungsfolien/Filmen und Aufzeichnungsfilmen für die medizinische Radiologie - Maße und Spezifikationen (ISO 4090:2004)

Diese Internationale Norm legt die Nenngrößen, Zielmaße mit Grenzmaßen, Gewichte und definierte Prüfungen für medizinische Röntgenkassetten, Verstärkungsfolien und Filme fest. Mit einbezogen sind medizinische Dokumentationsfilme in Form von Blattfilmen, sowie Laser- und Videofilme.
Diese Internationale Norm enthält außerdem Informationen über die geeignete Kennzeichnung dieser Produkte und besondere Aufmerksamkeit ist den für die Mammographie verwendeten Kassetten/ Verstärkungsfolien/Filmen gewidmet.
Diese Internationale Norm umfasst keine Filme in Rollform (siehe informativen Anhang A).

Photographie - Cassettes/écrans/films radiographiques médicaux et films d'imagerie copie-papier - Dimensions et spécifications (ISO 4090:2004)

Photography - Medical radiographic cassettes/screens/films and hard-copy imaging films - Dimensions and specifications (ISO 4090:2001)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2004
• ICS: 37.040.25 - Radiographic films
• Technical Committee: VAZ - Healthcare
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Nov-2004
• Due Date: 01-Nov-2004
• Completion Date: 01-Nov-2004
• Ref Project: EN ISO 4090:2004 - Photography - Medical radiographic cassettes/screens/films and hard-copy imaging films - Dimensions and specifications (ISO 4090:2004)

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 4090:2004
01-november-2004
Photography - Medical radiographic cassettes/screens/films and hard-copy
imaging films - Dimensions and specifications (ISO 4090:2001)

Photography - Medical radiographic cassettes/screens/films and hard-copy imaging films

- Dimensions and specifications (ISO 4090:2004)

Fotografie - Systeme von Kassetten/Verstärkungsfolien/Filmen und Aufzeichnungsfilmen

für die medizinische Radiologie - Maße und Spezifikationen (ISO 4090:2004)

Photographie - Cassettes/écrans/films radiographiques médicaux et films d'imagerie

copie-papier - Dimensions et spécifications (ISO 4090:2004)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 4090:2004
ICS:
37.040.25 Radiografski filmi Radiographic films
SIST EN ISO 4090:2004 en,fr,de

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 4090
Third edition
2001-08-15
Photography — Medical radiographic
cassettes/screens/films and hard-copy
imaging films — Dimensions and
specifications
Photographie — Cassettes/écrans/films radiographiques médicaux et films
d'imagerie copie-papier — Dimensions et spécifications
Reference number
ISO 4090:2001(E)
ISO 2001
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Contents Page

Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................v

Introduction................................................................................................................................................................vi

1 Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................1

2 Normative references ....................................................................................................................................1

3 Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................................................1

4 Conditions for measurement of dimensions ..............................................................................................2

5 Radiographic cassettes ................................................................................................................................2

6 Mammography cassettes..............................................................................................................................8

7 Screens .........................................................................................................................................................13

8 Films..............................................................................................................................................................14

9 Package marking .........................................................................................................................................16

Annex A (informative) Traditional sizes of medical films in rolls.........................................................................18

Annex B (normative) Squareness............................................................................................................................20

Annex C (informative) Test for light-tightness .......................................................................................................21

Annex D (informative) Test for screen-film contact (Radiographic cassettes)...................................................22

Annex E (normative) Test for screen-film contact (Mammography cassettes) ..................................................24

Annex F (informative) Metric conversion of inch nominal sizes ..........................................................................27

Annex G (informative) Dimensional stability of film..............................................................................................28

Annex H (informative) Quantity packaging.............................................................................................................29

Annex I (informative) Sizes of inch origin — Film dimension exceptions...........................................................30

Figures

Figure 1 — Cassette outside dimensions ................................................................................................................6

Figure 2 — Mammography cassette dimensions for field radiation detector ....................................................12

Figure 3 — Corner rounding limits of film..............................................................................................................14

Tables

Table 1 — Preferred radiographic cassette sizes of metric origin ........................................................................3

Table 2 — Preferred radiographic cassette sizes of inch origin............................................................................4

Table 3 — Recognized radiographic cassette sizes of metric origin....................................................................4

Table 4 — Recognized radiographic cassette sizes of inch origin .......................................................................5

Table 5 — Preferred mammography cassette sizes................................................................................................9

Table 6 — Recognized mammography cassette sizes ...........................................................................................9

Table 7 — Cutting and tolerance rules for screen sizes of metric origin and new sizes..................................13

Table 8 — Preferred hard-copy film sizes of metric origin...................................................................................15

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Table 9 — Preferred hard-copy film sizes of inch origin ......................................................................................15

Table 10 — Recognized hard-copy film size of metric origin...............................................................................15

Table 11 — Recognized hard-copy film sizes of inch origin ................................................................................15

Table 12 — Cutting and tolerance rules for film sizes of metric origin and new sizes .....................................16

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Foreword

ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO

member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical

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Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.

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Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this International Standard may be the subject of

patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

International Standard ISO 4090 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 42, Photography.

This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 4090:1991) which has been technically revised.

Annexes B and E form a normative part of this International Standard. Annexes A, C, D and F to I are for

information only.
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Introduction

This International Standard is based on a combination and revision of the following five documents:

� ANSI/NAPM ITI. 49-1995, Photography (Films) — Medical radiographic cassettes/screens/films — Dimensions

and specifications

� IEC 60406:1997, Cassettes for medical X-ray diagnosis — Radiographic cassettes and mammographic

cassettes
� IEC 60658:1979, Radiographic intensifying screens for medical use — Dimensions
� ISO WD1/4090, Photography — Film Dimensions — Medical radiography

� ISO WD2/15264, Photography — Medical hard copy imaging film — Dimensions and specifications

The aim of this International Standard is to bring together all standardized information about dimensions and

related specifications of photographic materials in the form of sheets and related products (screens and cassettes);

all of which are intended for use in medical radiography. The worldwide community using radiographic equipment

will benefit by having all this information in a single text.

This text of this International Standard is not intended to change the contents of the aforementioned documents,

but only to bring them together and to resolve the discordance existing between the different standards or standard

projects. The existence of a single International Standard for sheet films and related products will resolve existing

differences by converting inch sizes to metric sizes.

Inch nominal sizes and inch dimensions are not found in this International Standard. Informative annex F describes

the transition from inch to metric dimensions for the reader. Conversion to metric specifications has resulted in a

potentially confusing situation. Use of the same nominal dimension (20� 40 and 20� 25, for example) might imply

to the reader that the aims and tolerances should be identical. In some cases, where one size is of inch origin and

the other is of metric origin, this is not true. Therefore, TC 42 agreed that it would be best to separate tables into

sizes of metric origin versus sizes of inch origin.

By combining the existing documents and the dimensional tables, the reader can now easily compare sizes of

films, screens and cassettes — all in a glance. Combination has also facilitated a significant comparison of

preferred and recognized sizes, as well as a reconciliation of whether films and screens properly fit inside their

corresponding cassettes. This comparison has resulted in a significant improvement in the agreement between

sizes, as well as component “fit”.

This International Standard refers to mammography cassettes as either preferred sizes or recognized sizes. All

new mammography cassettes must conform to the dimensions given as “preferred”. The dimensions given for

recognized sizes are listed in order to inform the reader regarding an older style of mammography cassettes.

Although the older style cassettes are no longer preferred (no longer the industry standard), use of this style

throughout the world is expected to continue for some time. So, they are listed here as “recognized” only.

Medical radiographic films in roll form are not a part of this International Standard. Use of roll films appears well

established and stable, but does not justify a new, stand-alone standard. In order to assist the reader, information

regarding roll films is listed in informative annex A.

Annexes G, H and I provide information on the dimensional stability of film, quantity packaging and sizes of inch

origin (film dimension exceptions), respectively.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 4090:2001(E)
Photography — Medical radiographic cassettes/screens/films and
hard-copy imaging films — Dimensions and specifications
1 Scope

This International Standard specifies the nominal sizes, aim dimensions with tolerances, weights, and certain tests

for medical radiographic cassettes, screens, and films. It includes medical hard-copy imaging films in the form of

sheets, such as laser films and video.

This International Standard also includes information regarding the appropriate marking of these products, and

special attention is given to cassettes/screens/films used for mammography.

This International Standard does not include films in roll format (see informative annex A).

2 Normative references

The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of

this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these

publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to

investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For

undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC

maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.

ISO 554:1976, Standard atmospheres for conditioning and/or testing — Specifications.

IEC 61267:1994, Medical diagnostic X-ray equipment — Radiation conditions for use in the determination of

characteristics.
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this International Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1
preferred mammography sizes
current industry standard, reflecting modern industry trends

NOTE Aim and tolerance dimensions are different for preferred sizes versus recognized sizes.

3.2
recognized mammography sizes

former industry standard, listed because this older format is expected to be used in clinical applications worldwide

for sometimetocome
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4 Conditions for measurement of dimensions

The dimensions and tolerances specified in this International Standard shall apply at the time of manufacture

(except where specifically stated otherwise), when measured under atmospheric conditions of (23� 2) °C and

(50� 5) % relative humidity, as specified in ISO 554.

All measuring instrument calibrations should be conducted at a temperature of 20 °C, as specified in ISO 1:1975,

Standard reference temperature for industrial length measurements, and a relative humidity of 50 %.

5 Radiographic cassettes
5.1 Dimensions
5.1.1 Nominal sizes, aim and tolerance dimensions

Nominal sizes, aim and tolerance dimensions and weight for preferred radiographic cassette sizes shall conform to

the values given in Tables 1 and 2.

Nominal sizes, aim and tolerance dimensions and weight for recognized radiographic cassette sizes shall conform

to the values given in Tables 3 and 4.

The materials and design of the cassette shall ensure that, under normal conditions of use, the shape and

dimensions comply with the limits for the outer dimensions (OD) and inner dimensions (ID) given in Tables 1, 2, 3

and 4, over a relative humidity range from 30 % to 85 % and a temperature range from 10 °Cto40 °C.

5.1.2 Denomination

Radiographic cassettes are denoted by the nominal size expressed in numerical values (in centimetres) without

adding the measurement unit “cm”.

EXAMPLE Cassette 18 � 24 (eighteen by twenty-four) denotes a radiographic cassette for a film with nominal size

18 cm � 24 cm.
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Table 1 — Preferred radiographic cassette sizes of metric origin
Nominal Film size Screen size Cassette ID Cassette OD Thickness Weight
size without
screen
cm mm mm mm mm mm g
Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Aim and Max.
tolerance

13 � 18 127 � 177 128 � 178 129 � 179 127 � 177 130 � 180 131 � 181 131,5 � 132 � 182 133 � 183 156,5 � 157,5 � 158,5 � 500

181,5 206,5 208,5 208,5
�1 800

18 � 24 177 � 237 178 � 238 179 � 239 177 � 237 180 � 240 181 � 241 181,5 � 182 � 242 183 � 243 206,5 � 207,5 � 208,5 �

241,5 266,5 267,5 268,5

18 � 43 177 � 429 178 � 430 179 � 431 177 � 429 180 � 432 181 � 433 181,5 � 182 � 434 183 � 435 206,75 � 207,75 � 208,75 � �1 1 000

433,5 458,5 459,5 460,5

20 � 40 197 � 397 198 � 398 199 � 399 197 � 397 200 � 400 201 � 401 201,5 � 202 � 402 203 � 403 226,5 � 227,5 � 228,5 � 1 000

401,5 426,5 427,5 428,5
�1 1 200

24 � 30 237 � 297 238 � 298 239 � 299 237 � 297 240 � 300 241 � 301 241,5 � 242 � 302 243 � 303 266,5 � 267,5 � 268,5 �

301,5 326,5 327,5 328,5

30 � 40 297 � 397 298 � 398 299 � 399 297 � 397 300 � 400 301 � 401 301,5 � 302 � 402 303 � 403 326,5 � 327,5 � 328,5 � �1 1 900

401,5 426,4 427,5 428,5

30 � 90 297 � 896 298 � 897,5 299 � 899 297 � 897 300 � 900 301 � 901 301,5 � 302 � 902 303 � 903 326,5 � 327,5 � 328,5 � —

16,5
�3,5
(see note) 901,5 926,5 927,5 928,5
�1 —

30 � 120 297 � 298 � 299 � 297 � 300 � 301 � 301,5 � 302 � 1 202 303 � 326,5 � 327,5 � 328,5 �

16,5
�3,5

(see note) 1 196 1 197,5 1 197 1 197 1 200 1 201 1 201,5 1 203 1 226,5 1 227,5 1 228,5

Dental radiography (Extra-oral)

13 � 30 127 � 297 128 � 298 129 � 299 127 � 297 130 � 300 131 � 301 131,5 � 132 � 302 133 � 303 156,6 � 157,6 � 158,6 � �1 800

301,5 326,5 327, 5 328,5
�1 800

15 � 30 147 � 297 148 � 298 149 � 299 147 � 297 150 � 300 151 � 301 151,5 � 152 � 302 153 � 303 176,5 � 177,5 � 178,5 �

301,5 326,5 327,5 328,5

NOTE These sizes may be formed from three smaller sheets attached together. The resultant sheet may be folded to facilitate shipping.

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Table 2 — Preferred radiographic cassette sizes of inch origin
Nominal Film size Screen size Cassette ID Cassette OD Thickness Weight
size without
screen
cm mm mm mm mm mm g
Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Aim and Max.
tolerance

20 � 25 200,8 � 201,6 � 202,4 � 200,8 � 201,6 � 202,4 � 204,7 � 205,2 � 206,2 � 229,7 � 230,7 � 231,7 � 1 000

252 252,8 253,6 252 252,8 253,6 255,5 256 257 280,5 281,5 282,5
�1 1 900

35 � 35 353 � 353 354 � 354 355 � 355 353 � 353 356 � 356 357 � 357 357,5 � 358 � 358 359 � 359 382,5 � 383,5 � 384,5 �

357,5 382,5 383,5 384,5

35 � 43 353 � 429 354 � 430 355 � 431 353 � 429 356 � 432 357 � 433 357,5 � 358 � 434 359 � 435 382,5 � 383,5 � 384,5 � �1 2 100

433,5 458,5 459,5 460,5
Table 3 — Recognized radiographic cassette sizes of metric origin
Nominal Film size Screen size Cassette ID Cassette OD Thickness Weight
size without
screen
cm mm mm mm mm mm g
Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Aim and Max.
tolerance

24 � 24 237 � 237 238 � 238 239 � 239 237 � 237 240 � 240 241 � 241 241,5 � 242 � 242 243 � 243 266,5 � 267,5 � 268,5 � �1 1 000

241,5 266,5 267,5 268,5

30 � 30 297 � 297 298 � 298 299 � 299 297 � 297 300 � 300 301 � 301 301,5 � 302 � 302 303 � 303 326,5 � 327,5 � 328,5 � �1 1 400

301,5 326,5 327,5 328,5

40 � 40 397 � 397 398 � 398 399 � 399 397 � 397 400 � 400 401 � 401 401,5 � 402 � 402 403 � 403 426,5 � 427,5 � 428,5 � 1 900

401,5 426,5 427,5 428,5
�1 —

20 � 96 197 � 956 198 � 199 � 959 197 � 956 200 � 960 201 � 961 201,5 � 202 � 962 203 � 963 226,5 � 227,5 � 228,5 �

16,6
�3,5
(see note) 957,5 961,5 986,5 987,5 988,5

NOTE This size may be formed from three smaller sheets attached together. The resultant sheet may be folded to facilitate shipping.

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Table 4 — Recognized radiographic cassette sizes of inch origin
Nominal Film size Screen size Cassette ID Cassette OD Thickness Weight
size without
screen
cm mm mm mm mm mm g
Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Aim and Max.
tolerance

25 � 30 252 � 252,8 � 253,6 � 252 � 252,8 � 253,6 � 255,5 � 256 � 257 � 280,5 � 281,5 � 282,5 � 1 200

302,4 303,2 304,0 303,2 304 304,8 306,3 306,8 307,8 331,3 332,3 333,3
�1 1 900

28 � 35 277,8 � 278,6 � 279,4 � 277,8 � 278,6 � 279,4 � 280,9 � 281,4 � 282,4 � 305,9 � 306,9 � 307,9 �

354 354,8 355,6 354 354,8 355,6 357,1 357,6 358,6 382,1 383,1 384,1

30 � 35 297,2 � 298 � 354 298,8 � 297 � 353 300 � 356 301 � 357 301,5 � 302 � 358 303 � 359 326,5 � 327,5 � 328,5 � �1 1 900

353,2 354,8 357,5 382,5 383,5 384,5

30 � 38 302,4 � 303,2 � 304 � 303,2 � 304 � 304,8 � 306,3 � 306,8 � 307,8 � 331,3 � 332,3 � 333,3 � 1 900

378,6 379,4 380,2 379,4 380,2 381 382,5 383 384 407,5 408,5 409,5
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5.1.3 Outer dimensions (OD)

The outer dimensions, in the plane of the film, shall be 27,5 mm � 1 mm more than the nominal size of the

cassette.

Cassettes of nominal sizes that have both dimensions not exceeding 43,2 cm shall have an aim thickness of

15 mm, minimum thickness of 13 mm, and maximum thickness of 16 mm.

Cassettes of nominal sizes that have one or both dimensions greater than 43,2 cm shall have an aim thickness of

16,5 mm, minimum thickness of 13 mm, and maximum thickness of 17,5 mm.

The specified thickness of a cassette is intended to ensure that the cassette can be properly fixed in a defined

position under a load (e.g. within a holder or rails). In no case shall the maximum thickness tolerance, as given in

Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4, be exceeded in any part of the cassette.

The corners and edges of the cassette, as shown in the top view of Figure 1, shall be smoothed or shaped over a

quarter circle to a radius (r ) of 10 mm maximum and 1 mm minimum.

The other edges, as shown in the side view of Figure 1, shall be smoothed over a quarter circle to a radius (r )of at

least 1,5 mm.

The greatest value for the radius results from the minimum required planes as given by the dimensions A and B in

the side view of Figure 1.

All parts of the cassette, such as hinges, locks and marking devices, shall be within the tolerances given in

Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4 and shall be within the limits for corners and edges.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 Thickness (see Tables 1, 2, 3, 4)
Dimension Radiographic cassettes Mammography cassettes
Min. = 1; Max. = 10 Min = 3; Max = 10
r 1,5 minimum 1,5 minimum
A greater than 11 greater than 11
B greater than 11 greater than 11
Figure 1 — Cassette outside dimensions
5.1.4 Inner dimensions (ID)

The inner dimensions, in the plane of the film, shall be as given in Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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5.2 Geometric accuracy
5.2.1 Outer geometric accuracy
5.2.1.1 Squareness

The squareness of the cassette shall conform to the requirements given in normative annex B.

5.2.1.2 Flatness

When a closed radiographic cassette is laid on a flat surface, no part of the cassette shall depart from that surface

by more than 16 mm.
5.2.1.3 Parallelism

The front and back of the radiographic cassette shall be parallel to each other within 0,3 mm over any length of

100 mm.
5.2.2 Inner geometric accuracy
5.2.2.1 Squareness

The squareness of the cassette shall conform to the requirements given in normative annex B.

5.3 Incident beam attenuation

The front cover of the cassette shall have an absorption not greater than the equivalent of 1,8 mm of pure

aluminum (99 %) when traversed by radiation of quality RQA 4 [approximately 60 kV (see IEC 61267)].

5.4 Cassette design
5.4.1 Opening

When the cassette is lying on a plane surface, it shall be possible to open the back in such a way that it contacts

the surface without the hinges being stressed.
5.4.2 Marking device

In order to identify the film in use, the cassette shall either permit the use of a means for marking the film, or it shall

be equipped on its outside with a means for labelling.

The provision of a means to allow a semi-transparent marking of the cassette's own characteristics (e.g.

intensifying screens, types of films, etc.) is optional.
5.4.3 Light-tightness

Under normal conditions of use, the cassette shall be light-tight. Informative annex C describes a typical test for

light-tightness.
5.4.4 Screen-film contact

The cassette shall ensure close screen-film contact over the entire area between the intensifying screens and the

radiographic film. Informative annex D describes a test method for screen-film contact of radiographic cassettes.

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5.4.5 Front cover recognition

Unless cassettes are specifically designed so that either side can be used as the front cover, they shall be

designed so that the front cover is distinguishable from the back by touch when handling the cassette with

protective gloves.

The distinction between the front and back covers shall be clearly visible under normal safelight conditions.

5.4.6 Handling

Radiographic cassettes of the same nominal size shall be able to be placed in, removed from, and stacked in a

container, and also handled by devices without affecting each other and without opening.

6 Mammography cassettes
6.1 Classification

This International Standard refers to mammography cassettes as either preferred or recognized. All new

mammography cassettes shall conform to the dimensions given as “preferred”.

The dimensions given for recognized sizes are listed in order to inform the reader regarding an older style of

mammography cassettes. Although the older style cassettes are no longer preferred (no longer the industry

standard), use of this style throughout the world is expected to continue for some time. Therefore, they are listed

here as “recognized” only.
6.2 Dimensions
6.2.1 Nominal sizes, aim and tolerance dimensions

Nominal sizes, aim and tolerance dimensions, and weight for preferred mammography cassette sizes shall conform

to the values given in Table 5.

Nominal sizes, aim and tolerance dimensions, and weight for recognized mammography cassettes shall conform to

the values given in Table 6.
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Table 5 — Preferred mammography cassette sizes
Nominal Film size Screen size Cassette ID Cassette OD Thickness Weight
size without
screen
cm mm mm mm mm mm g
Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Aim and Max.
tolerance
�1 690

18 � 24 177 � 237 178 � 238 179 � 239 177 � 237 178 � 238 179,5 � 179 � 181 � 242 182 � 243 193 � 194,5 � 196 �

239 241,5 266,5 267,5 268,5

24 � 30 237 � 297 238 � 298 239 � 299 237 � 297 238 � 299 239,5 � 239 � 241 � 302 242 � 303 253 � 254,5 � 256,5 � �1 850

301,4 301,5 326,5 327,5 328,5
Table 6 — Recognized mammography cassette sizes
Nominal Film size Screen size Cassette ID Cassette OD Thickness Weight
size without
screen
cm mm mm mm mm mm g
Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Min. Aim Max. Aim and Max.
tolerance

18 � 24 177 � 237 178 � 238 179 � 239 174 � 237 175 � 238 176 � 239 > 179 � > 179 � 183 � 241 193 � 194,5 � 196 � �0 500

20,5
239,5 240 242,5 243,5 244,5
�0 625

24 � 30 237 � 297 238 � 298 239 � 298,45 234 � 297 235 � 298 236 � 298,45 > 239 � 298,5 > 239 � 299 243 � 300 253,5 � 304 255 � 305 256,5 � 306

20,5
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SIST EN ISO 4090:2004
ISO 4090:2001(E)
6.2.2 Denomination

Mammography cassettes are denoted by the nominal size expressed in numerical values (in centimetres) without

adding the measurement unit “cm”. Inclusion of the letter M, for clarification as mammography, is recognized.

EXAMPLE C
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