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Versatile and reliable range of operating tables
With hospitals facing a backlog, operating theatres cannot afford to have operating tables out of action. A range of tables, available from Brandon Medical, is ensuring high levels of reliability, with “fail-safe” backup systems.
Brandon Medical is the exclusive UK distributor for the DIAMOND® operating table series, manufactured by SCHMITZ medical in Germany. What sets these tables apart is the unique combination of traditional features that enhance ease of use, reliability, and versatility, coupled with modern functionalities expected from a cutting-edge operating table. These advanced features include collision detection, self-diagnostics, and Bluetooth® connectivity. With its comprehensive range of capabilities, the DIAMOND® table is primed to meet the demands and prerequisites of various surgical specialties, including general surgery, orthopaedics, trauma, ENT, neurosurgery, spinal procedures, vascular surgery, bariatric surgery, urology, and gynaecology.
Unparalleled reliability It is disheartening to witness the sight of numerous faulty operating tables abandoned in corridors or equipment storage rooms
across NHS theatres in the UK. Theatre staff frequently report waiting periods of 6-8 weeks for an engineer to arrive or for spare parts to be delivered. Consequently, “equipment failure/ fault” consistently ranks among the top three incidents reported by operating theatres in Datix. This is undeniably a significant problem. In light of this issue, it begs the question:
why do so many table models on the market lack proper “fail-safe” backup systems? The DIAMOND® table addresses this issue by offering the highest levels of reliability. It ensures: l Minimised downtime during table operation l No table-related interruptions during surgery l No disruption to theatre schedules
These impressive outcomes are made possible through several layers of well-thought-out backup systems: l A detachable second emergency hand control is provided in case the primary handset is damaged or lost.
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l TWO independent battery blocks supply uninterrupted energy for approximately two weeks or 100 average-length cases.
l An optional mains power supply is available if the batteries are left uncharged.
Error codes displayed on the handset LCD allow for remote fault diagnosis, eliminating the need for an external PC to be connected to the table. This enables the engineer to arrive equipped with the correct tools and parts for a swift resolution during the first visit.
Emergency backup system Finally, the pièce de résistance is the manual- hydraulic emergency backup system. This exceptional feature ensures 24/7 functionality of the table without interruption, even in the event of a complete power failure or electronic malfunction. Unlike most other table models on the market that become unusable when a fault occurs, the DIAMOND® table maintains all table positions and movements through a pre-selector in combination with a hydraulic foot pump. Consequently, there is no downtime, no interruption of surgery, and no disruption to theatre schedules, even if the table encounters a fault.
Unmatched weight capacity in the market According to the Health Survey for England 2021, 25.9% of adults in England are obese, and an additional 37.9% are overweight. Consequently, clinicians frequently inquire about the weight capacity of an operating table, as they increasingly encounter patients who exceed the load-bearing capabilities of their current tables. While most table manufacturers claim a weight capacity of 454kg (1000Ibs), the DIAMOND® table also meets
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www.clinicalservicesjournal.com I July 2024
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