Patient Simulator Calibration
Calibrationhouse provides expert calibration for patient simulators, ensuring accurate vital sign replication for medical device testing, healthcare compliance, and patient safety.
What is patient simulator calibration?
Patient simulator calibration ensures that these instruments accurately replicate human physiological vital signs for testing patient monitors. Calibration involves comparing the simulated outputs against a higher-accuracy reference standard, verifying that monitors correctly measure heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and other critical parameters.
Why is calibration important for patient simulators?
Patient simulators are widely used in the NHS (UK), medical device manufacturing, and healthcare sector to test the accuracy of vital sign monitors. Regular calibration is essential to:
- Ensure reliable patient monitoring
- Prevent misdiagnosis due to inaccurate readings
- Detect potential product defects at the manufacturing stage
- Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations
Any deviation in patient simulator accuracy can compromise patient safety and treatment quality.
Does Calibrationhouse offer on-site calibration for patient simulators?
Yes, Calibrationhouse provides on-site calibration services across the UK, ensuring healthcare providers and manufacturers minimise downtime while maintaining compliance. Customers can also send their equipment to our Durham-based laboratory for traceable and UKAS-accredited calibration.
For customers in the United States, patient simulator calibration is available at our Tampa facility, ensuring compliance with BSI ISO9001-certified standards.
What experience does Calibrationhouse have in calibrating patient simulators?
Calibrationhouse has extensive experience in calibrating patient simulators for the NHS (UK), private healthcare, and medical device manufacturers. Our expertise is backed by our GMC Instruments Group brand partner, Rigel Medical, a specialist in biomedical test equipment. Our highly trained engineers use advanced testing equipment to calibrate simulators from multiple manufacturers.
How often should a patient simulator be calibrated?
Calibrationhouse recommends annual calibration for all patient simulators, though frequency may depend on usage levels and operational requirements. To help customers stay on schedule, we provide automatic annual reminders for recalibration.
What types of simulations do patient simulators perform?
Patient simulators can include multi-parameter or standalone devices that simulate one or more of the following:
- Body temperature
- Pulse rate
- Respiration rate
- Blood pressure
- Oxygen saturation (SpO₂)
- Heart rate
Each function must be precisely calibrated to ensure reliable performance in clinical settings.
How can I schedule calibration for my patient simulator?
To arrange calibration, contact Calibrationhouse via phone, email, or our online request form. Our team will assist in selecting the best calibration service based on your location and operational needs.
Calibration
Our experienced technicians operate within our advanced calibration laboratories, ensuring precise management of all your calibration needs.
On-Site Calibration
To minimise downtime and reduce shipping costs, we offer UKAS-accredited on-site calibration services, bringing our expertise directly to your location.
Service, Spares and Repairs
Our skilled engineers repair and maintain electrical test equipment, providing spare parts and support to ensure your instruments meet the highest standards.
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