Algorithmic advancements are central to improving ultrasound image quality and ensuring robust quality assurance in ultrasound. As ultrasound probes undergo routine use, maintaining both imaging...
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Nonlinear Acoustic Parameters in Ultrasound QA
Nov 25, 2024
Traditional quality assurance in ultrasound often centers on linear acoustic parameters, focusing on basic aspects of sound propagation and imaging resolution. But as ultrasound technology advances,...
Ultrasound Probe Repair: Application-Specific Performance Testing
Nov 1, 2024
Ultrasound probe repair services must evolve with the increasing complexity of new ultrasound systems, particularly in probes used for specialized clinical applications. A one-size-fits-all approach...
Quality Assurance in Ultrasound: New PoCUS Technology — and New Questions
Oct 20, 2024
The rise of handheld point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) devices has introduced new possibilities in medical diagnostics. But with their widespread adoption comes an important and often overlooked...
Transparency and Trust in Ultrasound Probe Repair Services
Sep 30, 2024
The healthcare industry relies on accurate diagnostics, and ultrasound technology plays a pivotal role in delivering real-time imaging that aids in critical decision-making. As ultrasound systems...
FDA Guidance Shapes the Future of Ultrasound and Medical Device Repair Companies
Sep 24, 2024
The evolution of commercially available ultrasound technology is not solely driven by scientific innovation; it is closely intertwined with regulatory oversight that ensures safety, efficacy, and...
Technical Expertise for Compliant Ultrasound Repairs
Sep 10, 2024
As medical device repair companies navigate new compliance guidance, the need for specialized technical expertise has never been clearer. The FDA’s Final Guidance on medical device repairs mandates...
The Acertara Advantage: Precision Testing for Patient Safety
Sep 5, 2024
Precision testing plays a crucial role in the medical device industry, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing patient safety and treatment outcomes. In the field of...
Quantitative Testing for Ultrasound Devices
Jul 29, 2024
The FDA’s Final Guidance on medical device remanufacturing has underscored the critical need for quantitative testing. This type of testing is essential to ensuring compliance with their Guidance...
FDA Guidance Calls for Quantitative Testing
Jul 26, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued Final Guidance on the definition and determination of what constitutes “remanufacturing” for reusable medical devices. This...
A Partnership With Acertara Is Built on Safety and Compliance
Jul 11, 2024
The recent release of the FDA’s Final Guidance on remanufacturing of medical devices sent ripples through the healthcare industry. This is especially true for healthcare organizations (HCOs)...
What Hospitals Need To Know About FDA Guidance on Medical Device Repair
Jul 9, 2024
The FDA’s Final Guidance on repair versus remanufacturing of medical devices has important implications for hospital suppliers. It goes beyond simple terminology — new definitions and requirements...