Objective The next-generation integrated design of Positron Emission Tomography/Magnetic Resonance (PET/MR) combines PET detectors into the MR device, enabling simultaneous data collection from both detectors in the same space. However, the stability of the PET component in this new device structure during daily clinical operations requires further investigation. This study tracks nearly 16 months of source quality control data from the digital integrated uPMR 790 PET/MR system, five years after installation, to explore the stability of the digital integrated PET/MR system in clinical use and the influencing factors between PET source quality control parameters. Methods Under clinical application conditions, source quality control of the uPMR 790 system was conducted based on the daily quality assurance (DQA) guidelines issued by the equipment manufacturer. Data from 72 weeks of source quality control system tests from January 2023 to May 2024 were collected, including system temperature and voltage, Look-Up Table (LUT), collection system (CMap), Time of Flight (TOF), and system energy state drift. Spearman correlation analysis and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to analyze the system quality control parameters. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to explore the influencing factors of TOF drift. Results The overall pass rate for 72 PET/MR source quality control tests was 100%. TOF state drift showed a positive correlation with LUT state drift (r = 0.614, P < 0.001) and a negative correlation with the system's maximum temperature (r = -0.736, P < 0.001). There were distributional differences between TOF state drift and changes in the system's acquisition CMap state (Z = 4.872, P < 0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that LUT drift (β = 0.705, P < 0.001) and system acquisition CMap (β = 0.131, P = 0.031) had positive effects on the degree of TOF drift, while the system's maximum temperature (β = -0.263, P < 0.001) had a negative effect on the degree of TOF drift. Conclusion After five years of clinical use, Over the past 16 months, the testing parameters for PET source quality control have remained within normal ranges, and the equipment has demonstrated stable performance in daily clinical applications. However, attention should be paid to potential drifts in parameters related to the PET detectors during source quality control. Regular monitoring, combined with risk alerts, is essential to ensure the long-term stability of the equipment and the reliability of diagnostic outcomes.
Study on the stability of source quality control parameters of uPMR 790 after 5 years of use[J].
China Medical Devices.
https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1674-1633.20241752