F.A.Q. Category: Produkttest

How do I adjust the tilt on a Manual Tilt Clamp?

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The patient monitor should be 30 lbs /​13.6 kg or less. If it is more, you may not be able to rely solely on the ratcheting screw. Adjust by equally tightening...

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Are you a certified testing lab?

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No, GCX is not a certified or accredited testing lab.     

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What are typical testing practices of IEC 60601?

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The most typical testing practices for IEC 60601 that GCX performs are:  Visual Inspection Stability Testing Force Testing Threshold Testing Load Testing    

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What edition of IEC 60601 does GCX currently test to?

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The most current edition is the 4th edition and our current standard. The relevant section for mechanical safety is essentially unchanged and not applicable to our products. The main change...

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What is IEC 60601?

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IEC 60601 is a series of technical standards for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment, published by the International Electrotechnical Commission. The IEC is an international standard and...

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What is a chemical cleaning test?

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In the medical device industry, the material(s) comprising an item under testing must be resistant to chemicals in cleaning solutions commonly used during routine cleaning.  The chemical cleaning test consists of...

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What is a drop test?

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A drop test utilizes a free-fall drop tester that lifts the product to a predetermined height (based on weight) and then drops the package on each face, edge and corner to validate...

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What is lifecycle testing?

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Lifecycle tests are run to evaluate and predict a product’s reliability and durability using accelerated stress conditions for each lifecycle phase. GCX typically uses a lifecycle of 30,000 cycles to simulate a product life...

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What type of testing can GCX provide?

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The following testing services are standard and included as part of the NRE fee at the onset of your project:  Product Testing IEC 60601 Lifecycle testing Chemical cleaning Packaging Testing Drop...

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