Vol. 5 No 3 June 1998

June Scheduled Meeting

Our next OC BMETS meeting will be Wednesday, June 24 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be at Anaheim Memorial Medical Center, 1111 W. LaPalma Ave. Anaheim, CA 92904. The meeting will be held in the Board Room, located in the basement of the medical office building. The host for this meeting will be Gaymar, who will be presenting the SW-300A blood/fluid warmer.

 

• Food and beverages will be provided.

FUTURE NOTICES OF SCHEDULED MEETINGS

This mailed meeting reminder is only issued to active OCBMETS. Please notify your co-workers and BMET friends of this meeting if they have not been an active participant during the past few years.

If you have Internet access you can check dates of future meetings at http://www.invisionet.com/ocbmets.htm

To renew your membership please attend an OCBMETS meeting or send $6.00 to Dean Fanara, c/o OCBMETS, COHR 545 W. Lambert Rd. Suite C, Brea CA. 92621

The following web links to independent service organizations can be found on Mel's Place http://www.invisionet.com/mellink.htm

DEPOT REPAIR

• CMR Inc.

Central Medical Repair, Resources for Medical Services
• BiomedRx Inc.

Healthcare Technology Solutions. Information & Links, Equipment Management Database, Service Contracts, Sales of New Equipment and Consumables, Sales of Pre-Owned Equipment, Asset Management, Consultation, Demand On-Site Service, Depot Maintenance Services, Warranty Services, Biomedical Engineering Resources, Employment Services.
• ESMO

Since 1988, ESMO has been dedicated to quality equipment service, depot and field service, equipment refurbishing and technical support.
• Epic Medical Equipment Services, Inc.

We provide health care professionals with compatible finger sensors and cables for all major manufacturers of pulse oximeters. We also provide repair services for all finger sensors and cables, as well as other products.
• International Shared Services

For over 20 years, ISS has served hospitals throughout the mid-Atlantic states. Today, we deliver clinical engineering and computer repair and maintenance services in nearly 160 hospitals and clinics
• Kinetic Biomedical Services, Inc.

Our service centers can help you with contracts to perform Preventative Maintenance, electrical safety testing, unscheduled repairs, 24 hour emergency service, regulatory agency record keeping, trace gas monitoring, electrical safety training programs and pre-jcaho equipment audits.
• Matlack Medical Imaging, Inc.

Quality service, parts and systems for Nuclear and Ultrasound.
• Medelco Electronic Company

Repair and Calibration of ECG Telemetry, Repair and Calibration of Transducers .
• OneSource

Our focus is being a partner with medical service providers. By consolidating those services now outsourced by both in-house programs and asset management companies we are able to provide value added services that will reduce outsourcing costs and improve response times.
• Progressive Medical International

PMI BIOMEDICAL repairs, calibrates and services most medical devices. Our certified biomedical technicians have attended factory authorized repair courses and have extensive experience maintaining equipment.
• Quality Monitor Systems, Inc.

QMS is the World Leader in providing ISO support for Hewlett Packard medical equipment. Parts are stocked in depth and exchange equipment and assemblies are available. Over 6000 HP monitors, defibrillators and ECG's are also in stock.
• Quest International

Quest International is ISO 9002 Certified and provides multivendor hardware support, software support, monitor repair and CRT remanufacturing services for Sun Microsystems, SGI, HP, desktop systems, and all types of high-end monitors. On-site and remote support are offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Technical Dynamics

Technical Dynamics, Inc. (TDI) is a shared services program providing biomedical and radiology equipment management, maintenance, repair, and clinical engineering support services in Virginia; Pennsylvania; Delaware; Maryland; Washington, DC; North Carolina; South Carolina; Florida; West Virginia and Georgia. TDI services three of the hospitals of it's parent, Inova Health System (IHS), and approximately 90 care facilities.
• Warantek Home

CIC Agency's Technical Services Division, Warantek, provides a variety of biomedical consultation services to aid CIC clients in holding the line on maintenance costs.

• Endoscopy Support Svc.

Repair Services, New Flexible Endoscopes ,Arthroscopy,Hystroscopy, Cystoscopy & ENT,Laparoscopy ,Light Sources,Video Camera's, Endocouplers & Adapters,Monitors, Printers, & Video Recorders,Accessories,Bulbs,Flexible Biopsy Forceps & Graspers ,Used Equipment.
• FiberTech Medical Inc.

Offering quality Flexible, Rigid endoscopes and Surgical service and repairs. We work together to lower your overall operating costs. FiberTech uses only the highest quality materials that lenghtens the lifespan of your equipment between repairs.
• Integrated Medical Systems, Inc

Integrated Medical Systems provides a customized asset management program for the servicing, education and preventive maintenance of equipment and instruments used in the sterile field.
• Matlock Endoscopic

Quality endoscopic repair solutions supported by quality customer service. This has been the goal of Matlock Endoscopic Repairs, Sales and Service, Inc. since it was founded in 1991.
• MediVision

MediVision is an Endoscope Service Center. We offer an economical and rapid solution to the high cost of endoscope repairs. You can expect expert repair of most major rigid endoscope brands.
• Surgical Image Lab

High-Tech manufacturing and repair facility for endoscopes.

• Baylor Biomedical Services

Baylor Biomedical Services offers clinical engineering services including disability engineering, expert witness, medical equipment sales and service, and speech recognition
• Biolabtec Company

Biolabtec Company was established in 1981 to provide Stand-by General Biomedical Services in Southern California and Sales of medical supplies, used medical equipment nationwide & overseas. Our focus is biomedical, computer & radiology equipment service and sales.
• CMR Inc.

Central Medical Repair, Resources for Medical Services.
• Cohr

COHR Inc. provides health-care organizations with the highest quality products and services at substantial savings. A national outsourcing service company, our clients include hospitals, integrated health systems and alternate site providers. Our most prominent programs are COHR MasterPlan, a leading technology management and medical equipment maintenance service, and Purchase Connection, one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive group purchasing organizations.
• East Coast Tech

East Coast Technologies is a medical equipment sales and service organization with an outstanding reputation for providing quality products, along with prompt, professional service, to OR's and Radiology Departments throughout the Eastern United States.
• ESMO

Since 1988, ESMO has been dedicated to quality equipment service, depot and field service, equipment refurbishing and technical support.
• Innoserv

INNOSERV TECHNOLOGIES, INC. provides Comprehensive Asset Management and Multi- Vendor Service programs for Bio-medical, Laboratory, Oncology, and Imaging Equipment made by the world's leading manufacturers. Our service management programs are supported by a nationwide network of highly trained professionals thoroughly knowledgeable in maintaining and servicing a comprehensive array of clinical equipment.
• Kinetic Biomedical Services, Inc.

Our service centers can help you with contracts to perform Preventative Maintenance, electrical safety testing, unscheduled repairs, 24 hour emergency service, regulatory agency record keeping, trace gas monitoring, electrical safety training programs and pre-jcaho equipment audits. Mail-in shop service is available for equipment testing and repairs, calibrations, reconditioning, loaner equipment, rental equipment, test equipment calibrations and much more.
• Life Medical Equipment

EQUIPMENT INSPECTION SERVICES; -Meeting All Requirements of JCAHO, HRS, CAP and your Insurance Carrier. All Equipment is Tested for Electrical Safety and Performance Assurance by A.A.M.I. Standards.
• Progressive Medical International

PMI BIOMEDICAL repairs, calibrates and services most medical devices. Our certified biomedical technicians have attended factory authorized repair courses and have extensive experience maintaining equipment manufactured by companies like Physio-Control, Hewlett Packard, ZOLL Medical, Marquette, BCI, Life Support Products, Burdick, Laerdal, Protocol Systems, Datascope, Midmark, Ritter, Valley Labs, IVAC, Bear, Bird, Nellcor, Ohmeda and Seimens.
• Quality Monitor Systems, Inc.

QMS is the World Leader in providing ISO support for Hewlett Packard medical equipment. Parts are stocked in depth and exchange equipment and assemblies are available. Over 6000 HP monitors, defibrillators and ECG's are also in stock.
• Technical Dynamics

Technical Dynamics, Inc. (TDI) is a shared services program providing biomedical and radiology equipment management, maintenance, repair, and clinical engineering support services in Virginia; Pennsylvania; Delaware; Maryland; Washington, DC; North Carolina; South Carolina; Florida; West Virginia and Georgia. TDI services three of the hospitals of it's parent, Inova Health System (IHS), and approximately 90 care facilities.

• 2D Imaging, Inc.

Ultrasound Specialist, savings of 20% to 50% on transducers & PC boards exchange and repair. Service contracts and hourly/emergency service available.
• All Imaging Maintenance, Inc

A multi-vendor ultrasound diagnostic sales & service company. A cost-effective source for all your ultrasound needs.
• Biolabtec Company

Biolabtec Company was established in 1981 to provide Stand-by General Biomedical Services in Southern California and Sales of medical supplies, used medical equipment nationwide & overseas. Our focus is biomedical, computer & radiology equipment service and sales.
• Cohr

COHR Inc. provides health-care organizations with the highest quality products and services at substantial savings. A national outsourcing service company, our clients include hospitals, integrated health systems and alternate site providers. Our most prominent programs are COHR MasterPlan, a leading technology management and medical equipment maintenance service, and Purchase Connection, one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive group purchasing organizations..
• East Coast Tech

East Coast Technologies is a medical equipment sales and service organization with an outstanding reputation for providing quality products, along with prompt, professional service, to OR's and Radiology Departments throughout the Eastern United States.
• Electronic Diagnostics Limited

Consultancy to the Medical Radiology profession for equipment needs and relocation ; Specialists in Service & Sales in the Medical X-Ray and associated fields. ; Insurance assessment on complex Electronic/Mechanical equipment. ; Removal of used and surplus Medical X-Ray equipment ; Relocation of Medical X-Ray equipment .
• Electronic Resources Int'l Inc.

Electronic Resources is the nation's ISO leader in ATL® ultrasound equipment.
• ESMO

Since 1988, ESMO has been dedicated to quality equipment service, depot and field service, equipment refurbishing and technical support.
• Excel Medical Systems

Excel Medical Systems located in Vancouver B.C., Canada specializes in local and international sales/parts and provides service support and installations world-wide. Excel Medical deals in both new and used equipment specializing in GE, Picker, Bennett and Acoma primarily although any kind of equipment can be sourced or installed.
• Imaging Associates Incorporated. Our strategic alliances encompass the technologies from the world class organizations of Sony, Intel, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Toshiba,ImageQuest, RTI, Howtek, and IIE.Quest, RTI, Howtek, and IIE.
• Innoserv

INNOSERV TECHNOLOGIES, INC. provides Comprehensive Asset Management and Multi- Vendor Service programs for Bio-medical, Laboratory, Oncology, and Imaging Equipment made by the world's leading manufacturers. Our service management programs are supported by a nationwide network of highly trained professionals thoroughly knowledgeable in maintaining and servicing a comprehensive array of clinical equipment.
• JD Imaging Services

As a service organization, J D Imaging Services, Inc. is factory trained on Imation, Kodak, Matrix, Vas, Camtronics & IIE.X J D Imaging Services, Inc. can offer you CHEAPER prices than OEM's on refurbished equipment, service calls & service contracts
• Kinetic Biomedical Services, Inc.

Our service centers can help you with contracts to perform Preventative Maintenance, electrical safety testing, unscheduled repairs, 24 hour emergency service, regulatory agency record keeping, trace gas monitoring, electrical safety training programs and pre-jcaho equipment audits. Mail-in shop service is available for equipment testing and repairs, calibrations, reconditioning, loaner equipment, rental equipment, test equipment calibrations and much more.
• Matlack Medical Imaging, Inc.

Quality service, parts and systems for Nuclear and Ultrasound.
• M A T S Nuclear Medicine Systems, Service & Accessories

With highly trained nuclear engineers and a state of the art facility services over 190 systems at more than 85 facilities throughout Ohio, Western PA, Western NY, WV, Kentucky, Florida & Indiana.
• Medelex Inc.

MEDELEX, Inc. provides replacement image intensifier systems, CCD and tube type cameras for medical and industrial OEM equipment that meets, or in most cases exceeds, manufacturer specifications. MEDELEX offers CT and X-Ray Tubes, Tetrodes, Camera Tubes, High Voltage Cables, Image Processors, Monitors and ABS Systems.
• MII / Precision Glass Technologies

MII / Precision Glass Technologies is your complete source for medical x-ray camera tubes, CRT and precision optical components. All brands, all types, with technical support through years of experience. We can supply replacement tubes for all brands of R&F and C-arm x-ray imaging and display systems.
• MRI Service, Sales and Parts

Arrotech Diagnostic Services specializes in Siemens and Toshiba Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Systems. We provide full MRI service, parts, technical / applications training and support service to imaging institutions, asset management and independent service organizations coast to coast. Years of experience in the MRI industry have made us a leader in quality MRI service.
• Multi Imager Service, Inc

Service support for Imagers
• Quest International

Quest International is ISO 9002 Certified and provides multivendor hardware support, software support, monitor repair and CRT remanufacturing services for Sun Microsystems, SGI, HP, desktop systems, and all types of high-end monitors. On-site and remote support are offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Technical Dynamics

Technical Dynamics, Inc. (TDI) is a shared services program providing biomedical and radiology equipment management, maintenance, repair, and clinical engineering support services in Virginia; Pennsylvania; Delaware; Maryland; Washington, DC; North Carolina; South Carolina; Florida; West Virginia and Georgia. TDI services three of the hospitals of it's parent, Inova Health System (IHS), and approximately 90 care facilities.
• Varitek

Varitek was founded in 1982 and has since become the service industry leader of high-resolution medical imaging equipment. Located in Orange, California and at over 10,000-sq. ft., has one of the largest repair facilities in the country.
• Western Diagnostics

Western Diagnostics was formed in April of 1991 to provide direct ultrasound service, service training, and parts support for hospitals, clinics, and independent service organizations.

• Cohr

COHR Inc. provides health-care organizations with the highest quality products and services at substantial savings. A national outsourcing service company, our clients include hospitals, integrated health systems and alternate site providers. Our most prominent programs are COHR MasterPlan, a leading technology management and medical equipment maintenance service, and Purchase Connection, one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive group purchasing organizations. We also offer electronic data interchange business systems, insurance consultation and brokerage, security services, clinical information systems and credentials management services.
• ESMO

Since 1988, ESMO has been dedicated to quality equipment service, depot and field service, equipment refurbishing and technical support.
• Innoserv

INNOSERV TECHNOLOGIES, INC. provides Comprehensive Asset Management and Multi- Vendor Service programs for Bio-medical, Laboratory, Oncology, and Imaging Equipment made by the world's leading manufacturers. Our service management programs are supported by a nationwide network of highly trained professionals thoroughly knowledgeable in maintaining and servicing a comprehensive array of clinical equipment.
• Laboratory Certification Services, Inc.

Testing and Certification of Chemical Fume Hoods, Biological Safety Cabinets, Surgery Suites and Clean Rooms.
• M.I.T. Service Inc

Worldwide clinical laboratory parts suppliers. M.I.T. Service Inc.: Worldwide providers of replacement parts for your clinical laboratory instrumentation.

• ARMS Clinical Equipment Management

ARMS is a resource management EMPOWERMENT firm which specializes in programs and procedures to reduce cost and improve safety when using moveable medical equipment. We empower our customers with viable solutions to improve utilization, productivity and efficiency.
• BiomedRx Inc.

Healthcare Technology Solutions. Information & Links, Equipment Management Database, Service Contracts, Sales of New Equipment and Consumables, Sales of Pre-Owned Equipment, Asset Management, Consultation, Demand On-Site Service, Depot Maintenance Services, Warranty Services, Biomedical Engineering Resources, Employment Services.
• Cohr

COHR Inc. provides health-care organizations with the highest quality products and services at substantial savings. A national outsourcing service company, our clients include hospitals, integrated health systems and alternate site providers. Our most prominent programs are COHR MasterPlan, a leading technology management and medical equipment maintenance service, and Purchase Connection, one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive group purchasing organizations. We also offer electronic data interchange business systems, insurance consultation and brokerage, security services, clinical information systems and credentials management services.
• Elliott Laboratories Inc.

Page describes Service Offerings along with general information on EMC and product safety Compliance testing and submittals.
• Innoserv

INNOSERV TECHNOLOGIES, INC. provides Comprehensive Asset Management and Multi- Vendor Service programs for Bio-medical, Laboratory, Oncology, and Imaging Equipment made by the world's leading manufacturers. Our service management programs are supported by a nationwide network of highly trained professionals thoroughly knowledgeable in maintaining and servicing a comprehensive array of clinical equipment.
• Kinetic Biomedical Services, Inc.

Our service centers can help you with contracts to perform Preventative Maintenance, electrical safety testing, unscheduled repairs, 24 hour emergency service, regulatory agency record keeping, trace gas monitoring, electrical safety training programs and pre-jcaho equipment audits. Mail-in shop service is available for equipment testing and repairs, calibrations, reconditioning, loaner equipment, rental equipment, test equipment calibrations and much more.
• Modern Biomedical Services, Inc.

Since 1978, MBS has provided professional, cost effective, and progressive Biomedical Equipment Maintenance for hospital management corporations, community hospitals, medical clinics, and physicians representing a customer base of over 200 clients.
• PowerLines

PowerLines is a consulting firm specializing in supplying high quality AC power for medical imaging systems. Our clients include OEM's, ISO's, health care facilities, as well as power quality suppliers. We do not sell/rep specific manufacturer's or devices. Electrical safety and code compliance (UL/ NFPA / IEC) for large systems is also a specialty.
• Technical Dynamics

Technical Dynamics, Inc. (TDI) is a shared services program providing biomedical and radiology equipment management, maintenance, repair, and clinical engineering support services in Virginia; Pennsylvania; Delaware; Maryland; Washington, DC; North Carolina; South Carolina; Florida; West Virginia and Georgia. TDI services three of the hospitals of it's parent, Inova Health System (IHS), and approximately 90 care facilities.
• Technology Medicine, Inc.

TiM provides a wide range of technology based services to healthcare from medical equipment repair services to complete turnkey Technology Management programs.
• Warantek Home

CIC Agency's Technical Services Division, Warantek, provides a variety of biomedical consultation services to aid CIC clients in holding the line on maintenance costs.

METROLOGY SERVICES

• Calibration Services Laboratory

Calibration Services Laboratory has been providing fast, reliable calibration and repair services since 1986. CSL in full compliance with ANSI Z540-1, (formerly MIL-STD45662A)and ISO 9000. Professionally and military trained staff.

OPERATING ROOM

• East Coast Tech

East Coast Technologies is a medical equipment sales and service organization with an outstanding reputation for providing quality products, along with prompt, professional service, to OR's and Radiology Departments throughout the Eastern United States.
• Laboratory Certification Services, Inc.

Testing and Certification of Chemical Fume Hoods, Biological Safety Cabinets, Surgery Suites and Clean Rooms.
• Medequip Engineering Service, Inc.

For Operating Room and Central Supply, we specialize in Sterilizers, Decontamination Equipment, Surgical Tables and Surgical Lighting. We offer Preventative Maintenance and On-Call repair services to help maintain your equipment's reliability and up-time. We carry a large in-stock inventory of Replacement Parts and Sterility Assurance consumable items, all at competitive prices.
• Medical Video Systems, Inc

Medical Video Systems, Inc. is a complete video equipment supplier for all medical video needs from simple VCR for educational to complete laporscopic camera systems for surgery. We are a reseller of Sony Medical Products, Panasonic Industrial, JVC Professional and many many more!!
• Metropolitan Medical Services of NC, Inc.

MMSNC is a privately owned, professional service organization based in North Carolina. MMSNC specializes in anesthesia equipment maintenance and repair of gas machines, ventilators and associated monitors. MMSNC has field operations in the Carolinas, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and Alabama. MMSNC employs highly skilled, manufacturer trained field personnel while providing an affordable cost alternative to their current program.