What Are GLP-1s and What Standards Do They Adhere to?
Although GLP-1 drugs have been around for years, they have recently been making headlines due to a rise in popularity as weight loss agents. Approximately…
ISO 15223-1:2021—Medical Devices Symbols
Symbols on medical devices are crucial for patient safety, regulatory compliance, and effective communication, allowing for clear and concise information across different languages and cultures. ISO…
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 20127:2020—Powered Toothbrushes
The electric toothbrush can rotate anywhere from 3,000 to 7,500 motions per minute, which is not something we can manually do when brushing our teeth….
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…
AAMI TIR17:2024—Sterilization of Health Care Products
Medical professionals are legally obligated to provide patients with a standard of care, which includes proper sterilization of medical equipment. This helps to assure that…
AAMI ESM4 2015: Electrical Safety for Healthcare Facilities
Electrical safety is paramount in healthcare facilities because faulty electrical equipment can directly harm patients and staff through electric shock, burns, or even death. AAMI ESM4…
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…