The purpose of the mammography machine sterilization is primarily for what?

The primary purpose of sterilizing mammography machines is infection control. This ensures that any potential pathogens are eliminated from the equipment used during mammographic procedures, especially since these machines come into direct contact with patients' skin. Maintaining a sterile environment is crucial to protect patients from possible infections that could arise from contaminants left on the machine’s surfaces, thereby ensuring both patient safety and compliance with health regulations.

Other aspects, such as routine cleaning, calibration, and equipment maintenance, while essential for the overall functioning and reliability of the mammography machine, do not focus primarily on preventing infections. Routine cleaning is performed to maintain cleanliness, calibration is intended to ensure the accuracy of imaging results, and maintenance is about prolonging the lifespan of the equipment, but none of these directly aim to combat the risk of infection in the same way that sterilization does.