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Recommendations for Testing Frequency
4-6 Testing the Monitor
Recommendations for Testing Frequency
The testing checklist appears in the next section of this chapter. Perform the procedure as
indicated in the suggested testing timetable. These timetable recommendations do not
supersede local requirements.
Suggested Testing Frequency
Functionality Assurance
• Performance Assurance Test
• System Self-Test
When functional defects in the measurements are
suspected, after any repairs, if the monitor has been
dropped or opened.
Preventative Maintenance Tests (NBP) Every year, or as needed.
Performance Tests
• Battery Performance
• Temperature Accuracy
• ECG Performance
• Resp Performance
•SpO
2
Performance
•CO
2
Performance
• Serial Interface and Nurse Call
Signal Test
• ECG Sync Performance
a
a. Only when in use as part of hospital protocol safety checks.
The battery performance test must be performed every
two years, before monitor repairs, or whenever the
battery is suspected as being the source of the problems.
All other test must be performed at least once every
year, if the monitor has been opened, or if you suspect
defects in the measurements.
Safety Checks (in accordance with IEC
60601-1)
• Ground Integrity
• Electrical Leakage
• Earth Leakage Current
• Enclosure Leakage Current
• Patient Leakage Current
• Patient Leakage Current with Mains
Voltage on the Applied Part
At least once every 2 years, after any repairs, if the
monitor has been dropped or opened.