Rigel 288 improves service of ultra sound scanners
Healthcare equipment manufacturer Hitachi Medical Systems UK has introduced Rigel Medical 288 analysers to reduce the time it takes for engineers to test the electrical safety of its ultra sound scanners in service in the UK.
The new hand held battery operated Rigel 288 replaces small bulky testing devices that engineers had previously used which were described as awkward to transport from site to site because of their large size.
The system allows engineers to quickly check the safety of the scanners while in use to ensure compliance with the recurrent and post repair test requirements of the new IEC62353 standard for medical devices. It also features the latest Bluetooth technology for the wireless connection of bar code scanners, label printers and other accessories.
This enables engineers to carry out cable-free data transfer and safety labelling without the plugging and unplugging of leads and cords.
As well as storing the results of electrical tests, the instrument also has the ability to record user defined inspections and measurements from specialist electro medical equipment such as SpO2, NIBP, ECG and other patient devices.
In addition, the system incorporates easy-to-follow menu instructions for simple operation and test control of all IEC62353 required electrical safety tests in manual, semi automatic or fully automatic test modes.
Wellingborough-based Hitachi Medical Systems is part of the Hitachi Group that designs, manufactures and supplies advanced medical equipment and solutions to healthcare markets worldwide.
Its ultra sound platforms range from state-of-the-art devices used in doctors' surgeries to the high-end machines, designed for hospitals.
Available as part of a Rigel 288 test is the new battery operated Test 'n Tag Elite printer which provides an easy way to generate tamper proof barcode passfail labels or result print outs. It also has the ability to design and print customised logos or contact details on every label printed.
For service firms, each label offers a cost effective way of enhancing customer service. The Elite can also be used with thermal paper for on the spot printing of test results using the industry standard 50mm wide paper.
For traceability and safety audit purposes, wireless connection also means that data from the Rigel 288's large internal memory can be transferred immediately and directly from the tester to PC-based record keeping systems at the touch of a button.
Words: Maria Bracken
