Mechanical deficiencies in scintillation counters, scanners, and gamma cameras.

After an accident involving a scintillation counter, the machanical integrity of scintillation counters and their stands, rectilinear scanners, and gamma cameras was examined. An alarming proportion of these divices were found to be poorly designed with consequent danger to patients and staff. This class of equipment should be covered by standards incorporated in a comprehensive hospital technical memorandum.