The failure to adequately reprocess contaminated instruments – that is, to clean and disinfect or sterilize them – before using them on subsequent patients can lead to the spread of deadly pathogens. ECRI Institute has included this topic multiple times on its annual list of the Top 10 Health Technology Hazards. However, a series of fatal infections attributed to the use of contaminated endoscopes, combined with ECRI Institute’s own investigations into poor endoscope cleaning and disinfection practices, prompted the organization to elevate flexible endoscope reprocessing to the top of its 2016 list.
Author: TechNation Staff
What is a nurse call system? Nurse call is exactly what it sounds like, it is a system designed to allow a patient to call or contact their nurse or the nurse’s station. It is the quick and easy communication between the patient and the nurse. And it can be the lifeline for the patient. Things can be integrated with the nurse call system such as bed exit alarms and TV control.
Conquest Imaging, a supplier of Philips, Siemens, Toshiba and GE ultrasound equipment, has announced that it has been awarded a Federal Supply Schedule 65IIA contract by the VA National Acquisition Center. Under delegated authority by GSA, the VA manages multiple award contracts for medical equipment, supply, pharmaceutical, and service Schedule programs.
Beta Biomed Services Inc. was established in 1996 by George Worley. He spent over 50 years in the electronic/medical field as an engineer and sales associate. Worley was involved in the early pioneering days of biomedical technology, assisting in the design of the first DC defibrillator, cardiac monitor, cardioverter and macro oximeter.
Versus Technology Inc. has released its new Wi-Fi locating platform and asset tag which, combined with its existing precision locating systems, creates an effective and scalable RTLS for health systems.
An infant’s first days can be their most critical, which is why Fluke Biomedical developed the INCU II Incubator/Radiant Warmer Analyzer to provide the functionality biomedical technicians need to test and verify the performance and safety of infant incubators, transport incubators and radiant warmers.
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Rigel Medical has introduced an upgraded version of its dedicated tester for the in-service and post-repair safety testing of medical electronic devices in line with the standards required by IEC 62353. In line with changes in test requirements from manufacturers of 24V DC and 48V DC operated medical equipment such as operating tables and portable lighting installations, the new Rigel 62353 Plus tester is equipped with an extended range of insulation test voltages between 50V DC to 500V DC.
