New Titanium-Gold Alloy Could Improve Medical Implants
In mid-July 2016, a team at Rice University, led by Professor Emilia Morosan, created a super-hard metal made from titanium and gold. The research team…
IEC 60601-2-25, Safety and Performance of Electrocardiographs
IEC 60601-2-25 ED. 2.0 B:2011 – Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-25: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of electrocardiographs addresses a…
Blood Collection Standard Practices
Blood collection standard practices can guarantee efficiency and ensure the safety of all people involved with the drawing and testing of blood. Our blood is…
Antibiotic Resistance
The establishment of antibiotics almost ninety years ago with the creation of penicillin completely changed the impact of bacterial infections, making some previously fatal ailments…
Assistive Device Standards for Wheelchairs
Do you know RESNA, Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America? RESNA members promote the exchange of ideas and information for the advancement…
CSA Health Care Facility Commissioning
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) published the new Z8001 standard on Commissioning Health Care Facilities, basing it on an earlier standard, Z320, Building Commissioning, and…
ISO 13356:2015 – Ceramic Surgical Implants
Some of the major uses of ceramics are for the medical industry. Currently, ceramic is used for bone implants and biomedical pumps, and might someday…
Sterilization of Medical Devices
Sterilization of medical devices, pharmaceuticals and other medical products is critical to patient safety. Methods of sterilization involve steam, bleach, ethylene oxide, radiation among others….
Operation and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities
The New Operation and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities Standard, CSA Z8002-19 How well does the Canadian healthcare system work? Did you know that regardless of…