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Fluke Biomedical Unveils Radiation Measurement Device
Radiation measurement often requires different devices for varying applications, adding to the complexity of data collection. To that end, Fluke Biomedical has unveiled the RaySafe 452 Survey Meter, which reduces the number of devices technicians need to carry, learn, and calibrate.
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Solving Problems Through Innovation: Greg Alkire
In this article, Greg Alkire, vice president of sales and marketing at Sun Valley, Calif.-based Pronk Technologies, sits down with 24x7 Magazine to discuss how innovation—and a little out-of-the-box thinking—led to the creation of Pronk and why HTM professionals are now being tasked with more responsibilities than ever before.
Learn How to Test the ForceTriad Using Fluke Biomedical’s QA-ES III ESU Analyzer
With numerous complex steps, testing the Medtronic ForceTriad can be a lengthy and complicated process, prone to error. Fortunately, Fluke Biomedical has taken the guesswork out of the process with an interactive video series...
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Key Advancements in Biomedical Test Equipment
Recent innovations have enabled biomedical test instruments to function more quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively, in addition to enhancing the capture, storage, traceability, and interpretation of critical data. In this article, 24×7 correspondent Ray Pelosi explores the latest advancements in test equipment and discusses how they affect HTM professionals. Don’t miss out.
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BC Group Releases Valleylab FT10 Instructional Video
St. Charles, Mo.-based BC Group International has released a new video demonstrating the new Covidien Valleylab FT10 preventative maintenance procedure using the ESU-2400 Electrosurgical Unit Analyzer. This video covers the test and performance verifications detailed in the June 2016 release of the Covidien Valleylab FT10 service manual.
Read MoreAcertara Awarded Two U.S. Patents for Test Equipment
Longmont, Colo.-based Acertara has been awarded U.S. patent #9,513,237 for its probe testing system, Active-Z and U.S patent #9,525,257 for its electrical leakage omni-connector, Accept. Active-Z is a portable, point-of-care test device for ultrasound probes that enables field personnel and sonographers to verify the proper functioning of their probe.
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Rigel’s Testing Technology to Make Debut at MEDICA 2016
Biomedical test equipment specialist Rigel Medical is poised to launch its fastest patient simulator to date. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the PatSim 200 mimics the most common vital signs of patients, such as body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration.
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BC Group Ultrasound Leakage Tester, Probe Adapter Receive Philips Validation
BC Group announced that its ULT-2020 current leakage tester with the ULT-PA-19 adapter has been validated by Philips Ultrasound for use with the company’s X7-2t, S7-3t, and S8-3t compact connector TEE transducers. The validation ensures that technicians using the BC Group devices will remain in accordance with the updated IAC Adult Echocardiography Standards for TEE testing that went into effect on December 31, 2015.
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BC Group Receives Award for Outstanding Sales
BC Group, a manufacturing, servicing, sales, and testing equipment company, has received Rice Lake Weighing Systems’ Award for Outstanding Sales Performance in 2015. BC Group and Rice Lake Weighing Systems have been partners for many years, with BC Group serving as a distributor of Rice Lake’s weights and weight sets.
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Eliminating Sources of Error in IV Pump Testing
Many subtle factors can affect your IV pump testing results, causing them to vary from day to day or even during the same day. Controlling as many of these factors as possible, both large and small, can dramatically increase the consistency of infusion pump test results and help to make any real performance anomaly stand out.
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Rigel Introduces Handheld Safety Analyzer for High-volume Testing
Rigel Medical has introduced the SafeTest 50, a new handheld safety analyzer for routine electrical testing of basic medical and laboratory equipment. Suited to high-volume testing, the device has a simple color-coded user interface, push-button operation, and rapid test selection.
Read More10 Best Practices for Electrosurgical Unit Testing
Tips to help quickly and effectively test electrosurgical devices to ensure performance and safety.
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Fluke Unleashes Ansur 3.0 Test Automation Software Update
Fluke Biomedical has released Ansur 3.0, the largest update to its test automation software platform to date, providing more login features, customization options, and reporting choices than before.
Read MoreRigel and EQ2 Partner to Launch Automated Interface
Rigel Medical and EQ2 have jointly developed an automated interface that provides a new approach to capturing and documenting medical device safety records in hospitals.
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