Healthcare

In safety-critical applications, precise and reliable measurement technology is essential. Measurement and testing technology from Gossen Metrawatt and GMC Instruments supports users in the security and defence sectors with the monitoring of electrical installations, the testing of equipment and quality assurance. Robust and standards-compliant measurement solutions ensure reliability under demanding conditions and help to minimise the risk of failure. In doing so, they make an important contribution to the operational safety and functionality of modern systems in this sensitive sector.

Testing, measuring and documenting medical devices – safely, in accordance with standards and efficiently

Electrical safety in the healthcare sector: Gossen Metrawatt supports hospitals, clinics and medical facilities with reliable testing technology, digital testing processes and comprehensive expertise in standards to ensure the safe and efficient testing of medical devices.

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Testing medical devices safely and in accordance with standards

From electrical safety testing to STK and MTK: Find out which tests are relevant for medical devices and which standards and requirements must be taken into account.

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MDR and MPBetreibV: Ensuring compliance with the requirements

The MDR and the Medical Device Operator Regulation (MPBetreibV) form the regulatory framework for the safe handling of medical devices. Find out which requirements are relevant to operators and what role inspections, maintenance and documentation play in day-to-day operations.

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An overview of relevant standards and regulations

From ISO 13485 and ISO 14971, through IEC 60601 and IEC 62353, to the MDR and the Medical Devices Operator Regulation: this cluster of standards highlights the most important standards and regulatory requirements for medical technology and maps them to the various areas and phases in the life cycle of medical devices.

Standards in the healthcare sector

A comparison of IEC 62353, IEC 60601 and VDE 0751

IEC 60601, IEC 62353 and VDE 0751 cover medical electrical equipment at various stages of its life cycle. Find out which standard applies to development and approval, what requirements apply to periodic tests and tests following repair, and how the standards differ from one another.

IEC 62353, IEC 60601 and VDE 0751

Safety that saves lives

Regular safety inspections (STK) and metrological checks (MTK) are essential to ensure the functionality and electrical safety of medical devices. This provides reliable protection for patients and users.

Safety that saves lives

Measurement and testing technology for medical devices

Measurement and testing technology from GMC Instruments for the standard-compliant testing of medical devices – from electrical safety and functional testing to efficient test procedures and comprehensive documentation.

An overview of measurement technology

Safety for patients and users

Reliable functional testing in accordance with IEC 62353 and IEC 60601: With test equipment from GMC Instruments (Gossen Metrawatt & Rigel), you can test medical devices in compliance with standards, maintain comprehensive records and minimise downtime – ensuring maximum safety for patients and users.

Functional tests in accordance with IEC 62353 and IEC 60601

Ensuring the safety of medical devices

Medical technology is a key component of the industrial healthcare sector and is explicitly highlighted as a key sector in the German Government’s coalition agreement. Regular safety and functional tests are essential to ensure that medical devices can be used reliably and safely.

Measurement and testing technology for medical devices