Acertara Acoustic Laboratories CEO Named Chair of MITA Ultrasound Section for 2018
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LONGMONT, CO December 11th, 2017. Acertara Acoustic Laboratories, an independent ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited medical ultrasound acoustic measurement, testing, and calibration laboratory, and ISO13485:2003 certified probe repair and new product development facility announces that its CEO, G. Wayne Moore, has been elected as the 2018 Chair of the Ultrasound Section for the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA/NEMA).
The MITA Ultrasound (UD) Section is charged with overseeing and directing MITA activity specific to ultrasound imaging. The goals of the UD Section are to serve as a forum for sharing, discussing, and determining action on regulatory and legislative developments of importance to members; act as point-of-contact for external enquiries to MITA regarding ultrasound; contribute ultrasound -specific expertise to MITA; increase patient access to new ultrasound technology and applications; and improve safety for workers and patients around ultrasound equipment. As the Chair, Mr. Moore will lead the UD as it participates in the development of new domestic and international regulatory and standards activities related to ultrasound. Commenting on this Mr. Moore said, “I am honored to be elected as the Chair for 2018, there are so many very bright people from various original equipment manufacturers in this section that I am humbled by my selection. As a manufacturer of ultrasound test devices, I want to ensure that all aspects of the proper use and testing of ultrasound systems and probes are addressed in the regulatory and standards development world; being part of MITA affords me that opportunity.”
About Acertara:
Acertara Acoustic Laboratories, located in Longmont, Colorado is an independent ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited advanced acoustic measurement, testing, and calibration facility providing diagnostic and therapeutic acoustic power testing and measurement services to ultrasound OEMs, researchers, and regulatory bodies around the world. Acertara also manufactures and sells a complete line of acoustic power testing products; including its industry standard Acoustic Power Lab Suite and AMS software. Acertara manufactures and sells probe testing devices such as AmpSafe™, Aureon™, and ATLAS™. Acertara offers contract-based advanced ultrasound research and product development and engineering design services. Acertara’s QMS is ISO9001:2008 certified and ISO13485:2003 certified for probe repair. Additional information for Acertara is available on its website at www.acertaralabs.com, or contact [email protected]. Acertara Acoustic Laboratories, LLC is a Veteran owned and operated business.
About MITA:
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), a division of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), is the leading organization and collective voice of medical imaging equipment, radiopharmaceutical manufacturers, innovators and product developers. It represents companies whose sales make up more than 90 percent of the global market for advanced imaging technologies. MITA is the Secretariat of Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM). For more information go to www.medicalimaging.org