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Quarterly quality control tests
| Designator | Test | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | ||
| Quarterly (or at source replacement) | ||
| Q1 | Mechanical integrity of applicators, guide tubes, connectors | Functional |
| Q2 | Internal battery power supply (power failure recovery) | Functional |
| Q3 | Source/dummy interlocks | Functional |
| Q4 | Dummy wire positional accuracy | 3 mm (1 mm see note) |
| Q5 | Radiological source positional accuracy | 1 mm |
| Q6 | Source strength calibration | 5% |
| Q7 | Source homogeneity | Reproducible |
| Q8 | Records | Complete |
