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Viewpoint: Why Won’t Some Manufacturers Release Service Manuals?

Viewpoint: Why Won’t Some Manufacturers Release Service Manuals?

Jan 9, 2018 | | 11 |

One of the questions the U.S. FDA asked in its 2016 Request for Comments was: “What information do third-party entities need in order to perform…the safe and effective operation of medical devices?” Not surprisingly, both manufacturers and third-parties organizations cited service manuals—although some manufacturers seem reluctant to release such information. Here, Binseng Wang spells out the reasons some OEMs are giving to defend their actions.

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Fighting Healthcare-Associated Infections with Effective Equipment

Fighting Healthcare-Associated Infections with Effective Equipment

Dec 21, 2017 | | 0 |

Healthcare-associated infections affect 5%-10% of hospitalized patients in the United States annually, with approximately 1.7 million infections occurring each year, resulting in 99,000 deaths and billions of dollars in additional costs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The good news? Prevention is possible, according to healthcare strategist Cindy Juhas.

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The Right to Repair: What’s a Biomed to Do?

The Right to Repair: What’s a Biomed to Do?

Dec 8, 2017 | | 1 |

In this article, 24×7 Magazine contributing writer Chris Hayhurst explores a very timely topic in the healthcare technology management (HTM) field: The right to repair. Here, Hayhurst talks to key industry leaders to get their insights about key steps HTM professionals can take in this battle. Don’t miss out.

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Float Your SPI and Go Fishing!

Float Your SPI and Go Fishing!

Aug 25, 2017 | | 0 |

CMS is requiring all medical equipment—including devices classified as “non-critical” in the alternative equipment management program—to have a 100% scheduled maintenance completion rate. But instead of expanding the scheduled maintenance (SM) interval, why not “float” the SM? posits CE expert Binseng Wang.

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Atirix to Debut QC System Update

Jul 5, 2017 | | 0 |

Atirix Medical Systems Inc., based in Minneapolis, will reveal the latest release of its flagship product, the patented QC-Track system, at AHRA’s 45th Annual Meeting and Exposition being held July 9–12 in Anaheim, Calif. The QC-Track 5.4 release introduces new capabilities for ultrasound quality control.

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