KANSAS INFORMATION NOTICE 2019-01.pdf

The document is a Kansas Information Notice dated June 20, 2019, addressing handheld X-ray units for medical, dental, and veterinary facilities. The notice specifies that handheld X-ray units cannot be used without a waiver from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Radiation Control Section. Four specific handheld dental X-ray units have been granted waivers for use in Kansas: KaVo Nomad Pro, KaVo Nomad Pro 2, Digital Doc, LLC XTG MiniX-S, and Maxray Cocoon.

The document outlines specific radiation protection regulations regarding portable X-ray equipment, including requirements for tube stands and housing assemblies. Facilities interested in purchasing a handheld dental X-ray unit must contact the KDHE office at (785) 296-1560 to determine compliance and obtain a waiver. Both manufacturers/vendors and individual X-ray facilities must apply for and receive separate waivers before selling or using handheld X-ray units. Detailed radiation protection regulations and the waiver request form are available through provided web links.