Every Indexed Patient Positioning System^TM (IPPS^TM) begins with an indexed couchtop or overlay. These tops are constructed of rigid carbon fiber and feature an array of indexing points running down the side of the couchtop, each spaced an identical 14cm apart. A Lok-Bar^TM is also provided with every couchtop or overlay. Every Lok-Bar features two pins that interface with the two holes on CIVCO's line of patient positioning and fixation devices. Lok-Bars remain with the couchtop.

To index a product, attach the Lok-Bar to any of the multiple indexing points running longitudinally along the edges of the couchtop or overlay. Then set the patient positioning device on the two-pins on the Lok-Bar. Indexing patient positioning and fixation devices to the same indexing notches for every treatment ensures that your device is in the same location and is "square" with the couchtop for every treatment. This definitive repositioning of the device relative to the treatment table allows clinicians to confidently tighten the tolerance window in the record-and-verify system - an important enhancement. The result: increased target accuracy with increased patient throughput.

Types of Indexing

Four different types of indexing are available. The ProdigyTM indexing system features protruding hemisphere style indexing notches and is the most versatile system for your treatment plans. The Interloc® indexing system features notched style indexing points. The Exact® indexing system is designed for the Varian Exact notched style indexing couchtops. PinnPointTM Indexing has small indexing cylinders that protrude from the couchtop.

This indexing system can be used with aluminum rail Lok-Bars and a special two-pin Lok-Bar indexing system features notched style indexing points. The Exact® indexing system is designed for the Varian Exact notched style indexing couchtops. PinnPointTM Indexing has small indexing cylinders that protrude from the couchtop. This indexing system can be used with aluminum rail Lok-Bars and a special two-pin Lok-Bar.

Prodigy Style

Interloc Style

Exact Style

Pinn Point Style