Hello! My name is Kate Lock and I am from Sterling, Colorado. I have been at Acertara for a little over 2 years and have recently started working in purchasing and inventory. My job entails sourcing and purchasing parts for the company, working with engineering and manufacturing to pull materials for product and device builds, … Continue reading
The superior level of healthcare we’re capable of delivering to patients is due, in large part, to the equipment we use to administer it. That equipment is only as good as its maintenance — especially the delicate instrumentation of diagnostic equipment, which needs regular care and upkeep to continue delivering results with integrity. As ultrasound … Continue reading
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having a banner year in 2023. With the advent of generative AI in particular, innovation is on an exponential upswing. Nowhere is this more evident than in healthcare, where AI offers promising insights. Clinicians need to look only to ultrasound to see the impact AI is having on healthcare, from assessment … Continue reading
I’m Marcy Heil, a Customer Service Rep for the Sales Team, I help facilitate all aspects of probe repair and replacement, interact with technicians, vendors and customers and try to make life easier for everyone involved in our process. I’m just a basic middle-aged wife and mom, I have two amazing kids, 3 rescue dogs, … Continue reading
The Corner Office Wayne Moore 9/12/2023 “The supply chain stuff is really tricky.” — Elon Musk When we think of medical device companies involved in and steering the healthcare device market, we naturally call to mind those mega-corporations that are in the press most of the time, for example, General Electric Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, Philips … Continue reading
Ultrasound equipment is a complex technology, and like any other medical technology, ultrasound probes and related components can succumb to malfunction. Because of their critical role in medical diagnosis and treatment, it’s imperative that ultrasound systems benefit from the highest levels of quality control and testing. How can diagnosticians and healthcare organizations prioritize the maintenance, … Continue reading
In healthcare, best practices and standards are constantly subject to review. In 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a comprehensive group of updates to policies regarding diagnostic imaging, with guidance on everything from X-ray to ultrasound. In all, the organization updated six guidance documents, outlining new best practices to ensure the health … Continue reading
Ultrasound equipment experiences a lot of wear and tear, and it’s prone to incidental damage. All it takes is an accidental drop, and defects are likely to follow. Even out of the box, ultrasound equipment should be tested, calibrated, and validated prior to use. One potentially serious risk is electrical leakage in ultrasound probes, which … Continue reading
Tissue-mimicking ultrasound phantoms (TMPs) are designed to simulate the acoustic properties and texture of human tissue, providing a realistic and controlled environment for ultrasound practitioners and researchers. They’re invaluable tools in the field of medical imaging, revolutionizing the way we train technicians, ensure quality, and conduct research in ultrasound technology. As ultrasound imaging technology evolves, … Continue reading
My name is Vince Byrne and I am a transducer repair technician. I will have been here for two years in October. What do you like most about Acertara? I like the fact that Acertara is a family owned and started right here in Longmont. We also have a great group of people that works … Continue reading