Standards for Sleep Apnea: ISO 80601-2-70 and ISO 17510
Sleep apnea is more common than you may think. The National Sleep Foundation reported that sleep apnea likely affects as much as 20% of the population,…
ISO 7199:2024—Extracorporeal Oxygenators
Blood oxygenators, also known as artificial lungs, are medical devices capable of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood of human patients during surgical…
ISO 15004-2:2024—Ophthalmic Instruments Radiation Safety
The eyes are the most vital sensory organs. As such, minimizing eye ailments cases is essential. Ophthalmologists, optometrists, and eye surgeons use ophthalmic instruments to…
ANSI/AAMI ST58:2024—Health Care Facility Sterilization
Achieving disinfection and sterilization through the use of disinfectants and sterilization practices is critical for preventing medical and surgical instruments from transmitting infectious pathogens to…
ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023— Water for Processing Medical Devices
Healthcare facilities decontaminate and sterilize reusable medical devices numerous times prior to use. The reprocessing of medical devices includes several processes, and water quality plays…
ANSI/AAMI/ISO 14708-3:2017— Implantable Neurostimulators
Chronic pain can be a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Fortunately, advancements in neurostimulation technologies are providing relief to an unprecedented number of…
ISO/IEEE 11073-10410: 2019— Insulin Pump
Insulin pumps can be recommended for people with diabetes who have trouble managing their blood sugar levels or who have a lifestyle that makes it difficult…
3D Printing: Revolutionizing Medical Care With Personalized Precision
The field of medicine is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to advancements in 3D printing technology. This innovative process, which creates three-dimensional objects from digital…
ISO 21802:2019— Assistive Products
A study found that individuals with cognitive disability experienced lower scores in general self-efficacy and time management skills than with individuals without cognitive disability. Luckily,…