E BME P R EVIEW


Auction of decommissioned medical assets


BRITISH MEDICAL AUCTIONS is a dedicated medical equipment auction house, dealing exclusively with assets from the medical and healthcare sector. BMA partners with clients from NHS hospitals, ambulance


Trusts, independent healthcare providers, equipment manufacturers and distributors and leading finance and leasing businesses to provide a cost-effective, remarketing solution for surplus and decommissioned medical assets.


BMA provides a personalised service from booking collections to the catalogue of all assets with high quality photography and item descriptions, securely managing the data removal process and releasing suppliers of all ongoing liability. Images and descriptions are uploaded to the live online catalogue in real-time for fully interactive viewing. Assets are then sold via live and online auctions.


Preventing accidental disconnection of critical equipment


IEC LOCK provides a range of patented lockable female C13 & C19 connectors and outlets.


Its patented solution prevents against accidental power cord disconnection of critical clinical power equipment and is suitable for use with any standard C14 or C20 inlet, such as incubators, robotics, portable computers, laboratory


equipment, hospital beds, medical trollies, and scanners/x-ray equipment. They are available in worldwide plug configurations, including all medial grade options, and fully certified to major international standards. The patented design will lock any standard IEC inlet and is available in a large range of cable lengths and colours: blue, red, black, and white and orange.


Improving the safety and quality of care


ECRI is an independent, non-profit organisation improving the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of care across all healthcare settings worldwide. With a global staff of 500 and 50+ years of experience in delivering unbiased technology advice to over 5000 members, ECRI provides a wide range of products and services to support healthcare organisations, including. l Device and supplier database. l Clinical Evidence Assessment (HTA/ Horizon scanning).


l Risk-control self-assessment tools. l Complex decision modelling. l Functional equivalents for supplies and equipment.


l Alerts and recalls database. l Device specification comparison charts. l Genetic testing resource centre. l Asset management/CMMS. l Technology device evaluation and guidance.


l Bespoke cost analysis reports. l Bespoke device comparison reports. l Request for Proposal (tender) templates.


ECRI will be running a workshop to discuss the importance of having the correct tools to deliver efficient, cost-effective medical technology procurement. It will also be demonstrating its recently released AIMS 3 CMMS.


Durable ultrasound machines


FUJI FILM SONOSITE’s ultrasound machines are designed for durability and are capable of surviving a 3ft drop. They are also designed to withstand hours of cleaning and disinfection, while continuing to scan under extreme temperatures. Every device comes with a five-year standard warranty, covering accidental damage, and a loan system can be shipped within 24-hours to minimise downtime. The machines are intuitive, with a small footprint, while users are also provided with access to a wide range of educational resources – from the Sonosite Institute and SonoAccess education app, to ‘how- to ultrasound videos’ and physician-led ultrasound webinars.


Keeping imaging departments running smoothly


MIUS, established in 1997, has become highly respected in both the medical sales and servicing sector – offering maintenance contracts, finance options, long or short-term equipment rental, equipment purchase and deinstallation, as well as the sale of new and refurbished imaging equipment. It also offers a non-magnetic, portable MRI patient monitor and infusion pump to meet the demanding clinical needs of today’s clinical environments. A team of service engineers helps keep imaging departments running smoothly, to ensure patients continue to receive the highest quality of care.


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