Handheld X-ray equipment for dental and industrial uses are X-ray sources and must be registered by our department. See X-Ray Equipment Registration for more information.
Dental Handheld Units
Handheld units for use in the dental field have been approved by the state on a case-by-case basis. If not approved, units must be tested to ensure compliance with WAC 246-225A, and to determine if additional requirements must be met.
Requirements:
- All units must be equipped with a backscatter shield of not less than .25 mm lead equivalent and 6 inches in diameter that can be positioned within 1 cm of the end of the cone.
- An intraoral speed class of “F” or “E/F” or a digital receptor must be used.
- The unit must be stored securely when not in use.
Not all FDA-approved machines have been approved for use in Washington.
Purchasing Equipment Online
Certain handheld X-ray systems are available for sale on websites that are not authorized for distribution by the manufacturer.
The NOMAD Pro 2 GBL and NOMAD Pro 2 GBL BLK are not intended for use in the United States. These products are tested to comply with safety and electrical standards but are not cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to be sold in the United States. These units should not be purchased or used in Washington and cannot be registered for use in dental offices.
Approved for use are the Aribex NOMAD, NOMAD Pro, NOMAD Pro 2, the KaVo NOMAD Pro 2, and the DEXIS NOMAD Pro 2 Handheld X-ray Systems.
We recommend purchasing X-ray systems from U.S. dealers, authorized by the manufacturer. Please refer to the manufacturer website for more information on NOMAD Handheld X-ray systems
Tested and Approved Equipment
| Manufacturer | Machine | State-Approved | Special Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acteon | XM-Lite | Yes | Must use manufacturer’s 6” (16.0 cm) solid back scatter shield of not less than 0.50 mm lead equivalent. The manufacturer provided remote exposure switch is not approved for use. |
| Aribex | Nomad | Yes | |
| Carestream | CS2400P | Yes | Wear lead apron of 0.25 mm lead. |
| Denterprise | Mobile X T100 | Yes | Wear lead apron of 0.25 mm lead. |
| Dexcowin | Cocoon BX-7017 | Yes | Wear lead apron of 0.25 mm lead. |
| Dexcowin | MaxRay | Yes | Wear lead apron of 0.25 mm lead. |
| DigiMed | BioRay Prox | NO | |
| DigiMed | MiniX-V | Yes | Wear lead apron of 0.25 mm lead. |
| Digital Doc | XTG Minix-s | Yes | Units manufactured after Serial Number MS1803408 do not require lead apron but must use manufacturer’s back scatter shield of not less than 0.52 mm lead equivalent. Otherwise, must wear lead apron of 0.25 mm lead. |
| EcoTron | DT-703 | Yes | Must use manufacturer’s back scatter shield of not less than 0.50 mm lead equivalent and wear lead apron of 0.25 mm lead. |
| Eighteeth | Hyperlight | Yes | Must use manufacturer’s back scatter shield of not less than 0.50 mm lead equivalent. |
| Flight Dental Systems | XR-3800 (FDA 510K Number K172928) | Yes | Must use manufacturer’s back scatter shield of not less than 0.35 mm lead equivalent. |
| GenoRay | ZEN-PX2 | Yes | Wear lead apron of 0.25 mm lead. |
| Innoden | BiOX | Yes | Wear lead apron of 0.25 mm lead. |
| POSKOM Co. | Rextar X | Yes | Must use manufacture’s back scatter shield of not less than 0.5mm lead. |
| Remedi | Remex T-100 | Yes | Wear lead apron of 0.25 mm lead. |
| Skysea | Green X-ray | NO | Not FDA approved. |
| Vatech | EZ Ray VEX P-300 | Yes | |
| Woodpecker | Al Ray Pro | Yes | Must use manufacturer’s back scatter shield of not less than 0.50 mm lead equivalent. The manufacturer provided remote exposure switch is not approved for use. |
| X-ray 2 Go | DXR-1 | Yes | Wear lead apron of 0.25 mm lead. |
| X-ray 2 Go | Exaro 60kVp 3mA | Yes |
XRF Analyzers for Industrial Use
X-ray fluorescence - XRF - analyzers are battery-operated units used for metal and alloy analysis, scrap metal sorting, toy lead testing, precious metals analysis, and surface coatings.
Requirements:
- The unit operating instruction guide must be available for users.
- All users must be trained in proper handling and safe operation of these units. Documentation is required. These records must be available for review.
Not required:
- Radiation monitoring badges.
- Utilization logs.
More Information
Office of Radiation Protection X-Ray Program: 1-800-299-9729
Chapter 246-228 WAC Radiation Protection — Analytical X-Ray Equipment