By Mark Taylor At MME and ReNew Biomedical, we want to keep our customers up to date and informed on any FDA regulatory actions that will cause issues or problems within their course of business. One of the most comprehensive actions taken by the FDA is the institution of the Pre-Market Authorization (PMA) requirements that will directly affect all automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and AED capable devices in the market. As a nationwide leader in the sales and service of AEDs and AED capable ALS defibrillators, we would like to help educate and inform those end-users in our industry who…
Browsing: Sponsored
Staying in control of clinical device inventory and maintenance is a daunting challenge for Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) departments these days. Most health care organizations are still running legacy CMMS solutions that limit their ability to address modern challenges such as cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and AEM programs. Even the issues that are seemingly simple require a huge manual effort, including: Accurate Device Inventory; Planned Maintenance (PM) Schedules; Vendor Contract Management; and Device Performance Reporting Because of these main reasons there is a groundswell occurring within many health care organizations to implement a new, more modern CMMS solution. And this of…
By Ted Lucidi I trust that if you, or your team, supports the ultrasound modality in any way, that you have at least heard of the Philips X5-1 transducer. In my opinion, it’s THE transducer that revolutionized modern trans-thoracic echo-cardiography. For those not so familiar, rather than producing traditional 2D cross-sectional images, X-Matrix transducers can create live-3D volumetric images. Initially released on the iE33 platform, it was one of the most technically advanced transducers of its day and after multiple iterations and design changes, and after almost 10-years, it is still one of the most popular cardiac transducers on the…
Sponsored by: Ensuring medical devices are maintained for safe patient use is imperative, which is why it is so important to understand how vendors approach medical device quality standards. We recently sat down with Heidi Drafall, Vice President of Quality at Agiliti, to talk about the growing difference between ISO certifications, how it impacts third-party independent service organizations, and why it should matter to clinical engineering teams. Q: Are all third-party independent service organizations required to be ISO certified, and does it matter? Heidi Drafall: Protecting patient safety starts with ensuring that the medical equipment used on patients is maintained…
Sponsored by: By Jonathan Langer Despite the vulnerabilities that threaten to destroy trust in the connected world, businesses now recognize that accessing data from an exploding number of connected endpoints is a competitive imperative. As a result, investment capital has flowed freely and dozens of startups have entered the Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity solution market. Because the healthcare IoT solution market is especially hot, a number of vendors whose solutions were originally designed for application across industry have made the pivot. And it makes sense. After all, modern medical devices are designed for remote control, so there’s not much…
Sponsored by: By Matt Cameron A properly refurbished anesthesia machine is a good investment for almost any medical facility. Refurbished anesthesia machines often function like new and meet original manufacturer specifications, while costing significantly less than a brand new machine. In this article, you’ll learn about the many benefits of refurbished anesthesia machines and get tips on how to choose a reputable refurbished equipment provider. The Benefits of Purchasing a Refurbished Anesthesia Machine It’s better for your bottom line. The most obvious advantage to purchasing a refurbished anesthesia machine is the heavily discounted price. A properly refurbished machine functions just…
A must-read for any HIT professional, the CIO Factbook draws on data from 30+ clinical facilities and 300,000+ medical devices.
By Matt Tomory Ultrasound transducers are highly complex, Class ll medical devices that we see all the time on television, in health care facilities and even throughout this and other periodicals. Have you ever given thought to how they are designed, manufactured, tested and repaired? Innovatus Imaging maintains two facilities dedicated to ultrasound probes: Our FDA-registered Center for Design and Manufacturing in Denver, Colorado and our Center of Excellence for Ultrasound Repair in Tulsa, Oklahoma which, together, combine to address the entire lifecycle of transducers including design, engineering, manufacturing and finally restoration to OEM form, fit and function. A transducer…
