MD&M East 2015 Highlights

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The SafetyGate Pro-Med Featured by SafeStart SystemsThe SafetyGate Pro-Med series from SafeStart Systems (Booth #2166) is a restart protection technology designed to meet the FDA Mandate of IEC 60601-1 v.3 OEM Restart Protection standards. The patented SafetyGate circuitry resides in the cord between a medical device and its power connection, protecting against restarts not only during power outages but accidental disconnects from the power outlet as well. SafetyGate products reset using a medical device’s power switch. This patented feature insures that a machine does not receive power unless the user is in the operating position; preventing secondary restart hazards caused by a reset away from the tool or machine.The technology works by scanning for a load draw when power is applied to a piece of medical equipment. On recognition of a load being present, the circuitry cuts the power flow anticipating that the machine connected has a switch in the “on” position and that allowing a power flow would cause an unauthorized restart and subsequent hazard. The specialized function of this circuitry is that a reset is performed at the machine or tool by the operator turning the switch of their device to the “off” position. This in turn cuts the load and allows power to flow normally. By using the machines power switch as a reset, the user is always in the safe operating position of the device.Continue >>