07/31/2019

The daily work of a physician is unimaginable today without computer systems. Therefore, it is all the more important that these systems offer high usability, reliability, and availability. Graphical user interfaces can simplify the operation of medical devices. This is achieved ...

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07/29/2019

DIN 60601-1 defines defibrillation-protected applied parts (usually also referred to as defibrillation-resistant). Applied parts must be classified as described in other articles (e.g., here). For some applied parts, standards (e.g., DIN 60601-2-27) provide further specifications. ...

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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a risk management method. ISO 14971 states: "Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and the analysis of failure modes and effects ...

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When the first Bluetooth Low Energy devices came onto the market, BLE had an almost mystical aura. Everyone wanted to use this technology, even though hardly anyone really understood how it worked. Furthermore, the integration of BLE at that time... ...

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We have already described the basics and the necessity of insulation diagrams for documenting electrical safety according to 60601-1 in several articles: Electrical safety in medical technology according to 60601-1 Insulation diagrams in medical technology Insulation diagrams according to 60601-1 Part 1: Basic concepts ...

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09/18/2018

At MEDtech Ingenieur, we are familiar with and use various tools in hardware development. For our own developments, and whenever we have the choice, we prefer Altium Designer for schematic and layout creation. This article describes why Altium is our preferred tool for schematics. ...

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