The National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) enforces that maintaining and adhering to the appropriate certifications is essential for equipment performance and safety. While NTEP certification is commonly required for commercial weighing devices, it does not specifically address the unique requirements of medical environments.
Below is a summary of the key certifications for medical equipment:
Stricter Standards: Medical scales ensure accuracy, safety, durability, and patient risk management by adhering to ISO:13485 and MET certifications. With an added focus on medical use, these standards incorporate the same relevant accuracy testing as NTEP.
Cost and Complexity: NTEP certification can raise costs and add unnecessary complexity to the equipment, introducing features and workflow changes that don’t offer additional clinical benefits.
Health o meter & Detecto Professional Scales: These brands meet or exceed ISO:13485 and MET standards, ensuring that our products provide the highest quality and performance for healthcare use.
Field Accuracy: No certification can guarantee consistent accuracy in real-world settings. Regular maintenance and calibration are crucial for all scales, regardless of the certifications they hold.
Conclusion:
While NTEP certification is important for commercial scales, it doesn’t address the specific needs of medical environments. Medical scales are certified under ISO:13485 and MET standards, ensuring they meet rigorous accuracy, safety, and durability requirements. Adding NTEP certification can complicate equipment without offering additional clinical value. By prioritizing the appropriate medical standards and maintaining regular calibration, healthcare providers can ensure the best performance and safety for their patients.
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