Handheld X

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.

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:

Not all FDA-approved machines have been approved for use in Washington.

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 NOMAD, NOMAD Pro, NOMAD Pro 2, or KaVo 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

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:

Not required:

Office of Radiation Protection X-Ray Program: 1-800-299-9729

Chapter 246-228 WAC Radiation Protection — Analytical X-Ray Equipment