Certification: Eligible for 0.1 CE credit from the ACI
The electrical safety of medical devices is significantly more stringent than those for other electrical equipment. The key concern is leakage current, which even at a very low voltage when applied to internal tissues could cause harm or be fatal. With patients often simultaneously connected to several medical devices, testing for leakage becomes crucial.
During this 60-minute presentation, participants will increase their knowledge of electrical safety testing, including unique situations such as testing double-insulated IEC 60601-1 Class II and Class IP medical devices, differences in testing IEC62353 and IEC61010 medical devices, and requirements of testing medical devices used in clinical laboratories in universities, healthcare facilities, and research institutes.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Learn the variations in performing tests on medical devices, including those connecting to a mains power
- See how to measure electrical leakage of medical devices inside electrically isolated power systems such as intensive care units
- Understand why electrical safety analyzers need to be a specific size, and various types of electrical safety analyzers
Jerry Zion is a renowned veteran in the medical device industry, Jerry Zion has more than 35 years of experience working in many capacities for hospitals and various medical device manufacturers. Jerry has spent the last decade at Fluke Biomedical as marketing manager, product manager, and pioneering the global training program. Jerry is an AAMI certified biomedical equipment technician, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Purdue University. Jerry also obtained a Master’s in Management in Science and Technology from the Oregon Graduate Institute.
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TechNation would like to thank our sponsor Fluke Biomedical, the premier, global provider of test and measurement equipment and services to the healthcare industry. We serve biomedical engineers, quality-assurance technicians, medical physicists, oncologists, radiation-safety professionals and are continually expanding our range of solutions to a broader range of health and safety professionals. Learn more at www.flukebiomedical.com.
