BioClinica's "Bona Fide Phantom" (BFP), is a quality control tool for Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) instruments, which features an acrylic-embedded calcium hydroxyapatite (CHA) step-wedge.  You can successfully use the BFP on all mainstream DEXA instruments.

The BFP offers a range of densities (0.7 - 1.5 g/cm2), to verify instrument function over the clinically relevant range, not just at a single, "healthy" BMD.  The phantom uses a CHA insert for direct assessment of bone density accuracy.  

The BFP is cast in acrylic and comes with its own carrying case. The tote remains on the phantom during scanning and does not affect BMD readings, allowing rapid placement and removal for the phantom from the bed. 

• Checks a Range of Densities
• Universal Axial DEXA Instrument Compatibility
• No Water Bath
• Edge-Detection Challenge
• Realistic Soft Tissue Mimic

***Phantom instruments are NOT intended to be used prior or during every use to ensure proper functioning of the diagnostic system and therefore they are not considered a medical device ***

• Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) instruments are the ideal solution for body composition measurements because they are affordable, accurate, and administer a low dose of radiation to patients. When utilizing DXA devices, phantoms are required to monitor longitudinal variation. With the Body Composition Phantom, clinicians can monitor machine drift and body composition using all major DXA instruments.
• The phantom is constructed from a high-density polyethylene and polyvinyl choloride for their imaging characteristics and durability. Aluminum plates are used to simulate bone. The phantom shows high precision for lean, fat and bone mineral densities. The Body Composition Phantom comes in two sections (top and bottom) for easy handling