Challenges in Medical Device Transportation

• Susceptibility to Damage – Fragile components, like photomultiplier tubes, can break if subjected to shocks, drops, or improper handling.

• Vibration Sensitivity – Equipment used in hospitals, air evacuations, and mobile field units may malfunction due to continuous vibrations and inertial forces during transit.

• Environmental Factors – Temperature fluctuations and humidity can affect the accuracy, reliability, and longevity of medical devices.

Ensuring the safe transport of medical devices is critical, as these sensitive instruments can be easily compromised by physical impact, vibrations, and environmental conditions. Without proper monitoring, damage may go unnoticed until the device is in use, posing serious risks to patient safety and regulatory compliance.

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Monitoring Solutions for Medical Device Protection

Medical equipment is extremely susceptible to damage during shipment. Photomultiplier tubes used in industrial hygiene monitors, for example, use glass vacuum tube constructions that may break if the device is dropped or jolted.

Equipment designed for hospital use may experience similar failures when used in environments like mobile field hospitals or during air evacuations due to vibrations and inertial forces experienced during flight.

For large pieces of medical equipment over 60,000 lbs, or if you need a more detailed look into an individual impact, ShockLog 298 is a suitable impact recorder. 

ShockWatch 2

ShockWatch® 2 impact indicators are single-use, go/no-go devices that determine if fragile products have been dropped during transit or in storage. The indicators are field-armable, tamperproof devices that turn bright red when an impact beyond a specific threshold has occurred.

Tilt Watch XTR

TiltWatch® XTR ensures medical devices remain upright during transport, providing clear evidence of mishandling if tipped. Designed for sensitive equipment, it helps prevent damage, maintain functionality, and ensure compliance, without reacting to normal movement

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