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Evaluation report: defibrillators.

W J O'Dowd1, A C Clifford

  • 1Medical Physics Department, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK.

Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology
|July 1, 1989
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This report evaluates five defibrillator models: Cardiac Recorders CR26, Hewlett-Packard HP43120A, Physico-Control Lifepak 8, PPG Hellige SCP 852, and Simonsen & Weel Defi 2. One model was withdrawn from the market post-evaluation.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Device Evaluation

Background:

  • UK Health Departments sponsor medical equipment evaluation.
  • Defibrillator evaluations are ongoing in Sheffield and Rotherham District Health Authorities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide evaluation details on five specific defibrillator models.
  • To inform healthcare professionals about the performance and suitability of medical equipment.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluation of defibrillators as part of a continuing programme.
  • Publication of findings in 'Health Equipment Information' (HEI) Number 186.

Main Results:

  • Detailed evaluation of Cardiac Recorders CR26, Hewlett-Packard HP43120A, Physico-Control Lifepak 8, PPG Hellige SCP 852, and Simonsen & Weel Defi 2.

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    • Conclusions:

    • The evaluation provides critical data for medical equipment selection.
    • Findings contribute to the ongoing review of defibrillator design and development.