Calibration service for ergometers

01 Overview

Ergometers that are used as medical devices must be subjected to a metrological check (MTK) on a regular basis. The ergotest 550 offers the highest measurement accuracy required and can be calibrated by amc ag.

02 Product details

DYNAMIC ERGOMETER CALIBRATION SERVICE

First Swiss calibration and maintenance center

For medical diagnostic ergometers and blood pressure monitors
All brands (such as Ergoline, Lode, Kettler etc.) can be calibrated

In accordance with the regulations and guidelines of the Medical Devices Ordinance (MepV) 819.124 and Swissmedic, maintenance by specialists (Art. 20)

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Why?

The guarantee of precise and correct load in the low range of 10 to 100 watts is particularly important for seriously ill patients who cannot bear high loads, as well as for high load levels in sports medicine. Only reliable and accurate ergometry can guarantee an exact diagnosis. This complies with the requirements of the Medical Device Ordinance (MepV) 819.124, Section 5, as well as the Swissmedic guidelines on maintenance by specialist personnel (Art. 20). You can find more information at the following link: http://www.swissmedic.ch/md/pdf/hmg-use-d.pdf. (Link to PDF – as it is now on the page) Re-adjustment or calibration is required after repairs or maintenance.

How?

The ergometer is tested dynamically over the entire required working range, taking into account different revolutions per minute and all required load levels. For this purpose, we use a special calibrator (ergotest 550, certified according to Euro standards), which tests the ergometer with software according to the desired protocol at different speeds and load levels and records the results.

Only with this dynamic test method can you ensure that your ergometer functions correctly in the crucial load range. This is particularly important for diagnostics in patients with limited resilience who can only reach low load levels of, for example, 0-100 watts. This also applies to high load levels in sports medicine. Why is a dynamic test necessary and not a static one? Static test and calibration methods that use calibrated weights do not include the required speed that is needed in the formula for calculating power.