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[Future perspectives for equipment maintenance and servicing].

H Frankenberger

    Der Anaesthesist
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    A new maintenance system for medical equipment, including user checks, daily maintenance, periodic inspections, and repairs, is presented. Test simulators can rationalize procedures and improve training for life-supporting equipment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Medical Device Safety
    • Regulatory Compliance

    Context:

    • Current medical equipment maintenance relies on established safety laws and standards.
    • The German Standard DIN 13252 specifies requirements for inhalational anesthetic apparatus.
    • Effective maintenance is crucial for patient safety and equipment longevity.

    Purpose:

    • To present a comprehensive maintenance system for medical equipment.
    • To outline a structured approach integrating user checks, routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
    • To explore the use of test simulators for rationalizing procedures and enhancing training.

    Summary:

    • The proposed system integrates pre-use checks, daily maintenance (System I), interval inspections (System II), and breakdown repairs (System III).
    • It is based on the Equipment Safety Law, Medical Technical Regulations, and DIN 13252.
    • The system aims to ensure the safe and reliable operation of medical devices.

    Impact:

    • Rationalized testing procedures through the use of test simulators.
    • Improved and more systematic training for personnel operating life-supporting medical equipment.
    • Enhanced overall medical equipment safety and operational efficiency.

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