METROLOGICAL RELIABILITY OF HIGH FREQUENCY SURGICAL EQUIPMENT

Rosário P A Palomares, Paula M P Gouvêa, Elisabeth Costa Monteiro
Abstract:
The metrological reliability of high frequency surgical equipment in use at three hospitals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was evaluated. The units tested did not satisfy safety and performance requirements, indicating that (post-sale) periodic verifications are essential, and that crest factor analysis should be included in technical standards.
Keywords:
legal metrology, metrological reliability, medical electrical equipment, high frequency surgical equipment, electrosurgical unit
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PWC-2006-TC13-018u.pdf
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Event details
Event name:
XVIII IMEKO World Congress
Title:

Metrology for a Sustainable Development

Place:
Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
Time:
17 September 2006 - 22 September 2006