Medica2015_Mittwoch

www.degradablesolutions.com · info.ds@ch.sunstar.com m a d eS w i s s YOUR SPECIALIST FOR RESORBABLE IMPLANTS, from idea to manufacturing OEM/CM FIS & DM Srl is at Medica Hall 16 / Stand B61 WEDNESDAY @ MEDICA10 EH @ MEDICA No 3 2015 Style goes along with function Biological risk control of organic fluids Perfecting video sign You can’t judge a book by its cover, as the saying goes. But you can if by cover you mean ‘product design’, which involves more than just adding eye-catching decorative elements. The approach of CIM med is a case in point. The German manufacturer of medical grade carrier solutions for health facilities is the first company providing integrated cable management, the firm reports Germany manufac- tures anything from complex machinery, cars and machine tools, to household appliances. A major factor in its exports success is undoubtedly the quality of engineering – along with prod- uct design. Every device detail is analysed and conceived for optimal ergonomics and the actual users. Even aesthetics come within the cri- teria for good product design. For CIM med, the Munich manu- facturer of medical mounts, out- standing product design is indispen- sable as it ensures the quality and optimal functionality of the products. Mounts and carrier arms play a criti- cal role in daily operations in clinical settings, from patient and operating rooms to ICUs and doctors’ offices. These devices must meet a num- ber of criteria and be adaptable to each client’s needs; e.g. they must be strong enough to carry considerable burdens, and yet easy to manipu- late, even in emergencies in ICUs. Off-the-shelf material may not be an option. When receiving an order, CIM med has a portfolio of standard- ised products available. In many cases, however, custom solutions are required. The firm’s product designer then consults with the customer to elicit the context in which the appa- ratus will be used. Only then can it be engineered and manufactured. For instance, many carrier arms must be adjustable for height and able to move laterally with ease, to ensure personnel can work ergonomically. Those used in oper- ating theatres often support screen and trays used in many interven- tions. Others need strength enough to bear heavy items and still move easily. Hygiene is also a key aspect. There are two basic approaches that must be considered. One is preven- tion, the other implementation. CIM med mounts are designed for easy cleaning. The company’s claim to fame is integrated cable manage- ment, which avoids ugly tangles of cables that are difficult to clean and disinfect and, furthermore, are a risk, as caregivers or patients can acciden- tally trip or get caught in one while manipulating some other device. To ensure its mounts and carrier arms are easy to clean, though, CIM med has chosen to use anodised and powder-coated aluminium for the surface. This material boasts greater resilience to daily wear and tear and is therefore a favourite for use in public places: it doesn’t peel, since the treatment is part of the metal itself, it can be easily cleaned and is impervious to powerful and abrasive disinfectants of the types used in hospitals. Additionally it gives the surface a pleasant, almost reassuring look of stability. German companies like CIM med invest a great deal product design and in finding new solutions to keep on improving their products. In the final analysis, it’s all about optimising the functionality of each product in terms of its longevity and the way it has to be used on a day-to-day basis. The best engineering will be of no use if the device is not ergonomic, and so the label ‘Made in Germany’ has actually a companion to the term ‘Designed in Germany.’ Hospital equipment such as mounts must be easy to use, easy to clean and easy to integrate visually, i.e. blend in to the setting. In fact, the less they are noticed, the better they work. After all, we all notice uncomfortable shoes. ‘MADE IN GERMANY’ STANDS ALONGSIDE ‘DESIGNED IN GERMANY’ Work safety is among the most important aims for employers. Biological risk can be controlled and regu- lated by ABT 9000 system biological risk, the manufacturer reports. Innovative and Biomedical class I b, this aims to neutralise, in one minute, high risk fluids in critical areas and intensive care hos- pitals. ‘It’s designed to never stop, and is ideal for an ecosystem hospi- tal,’ the firm adds. Details: www.abt9000.it FSN Medical Technologies special- ises in managing video signals in surgical rooms. The manufacturer reports that its products are designed to strict standards ‘for the effective management of a wide variety of video signals found in the OR’. ‘We have been engineering cus- tom video displays for over 15 years. FSN has pioneered LCD displays and connecting infrastructure solutions for medical use, including the first complete selection of optical fibre components for surgical video,’ the firm explains. ‘As image generating systems in the OR have grown more complex, FSN has been there to add compatibility and functionality to equipment, new or old.’ Currently the firm provides a vast selection of surgical LCD monitors, including 4K, 3-D, touch screens, and diagonal sizes from 19-55 inch- es. ‘Our medical grade displays pro- vide the best feature set available, Carrier solutions: ‘Precise in function, precious in design’ CIM med is at Medica Hall 13 / Stand C21 FSN is at Medica Hall 10 / Stand G3 EH @ MEDICA No 32015

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