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ATTACHMENT I.1

Equipment
Absorptiometer, Dual Photon, X-ray
Absorptiometer, Single Photon, X-ray
Aerator
Air Compressor
Air Sampler
Alcohol Analyzer
Amalgamator
Amino Acid Analyzer
Analyzer, Alcohol
Analyzer, Amino Acid
Analyzer, Antibody Susceptible
Analyzer, Blood Gas/ph
Analyzer, BUN
Analyzer, Carbon Dioxide
Analyzer, Carbon Monoxide
Analyzer, Cell
Analyzer, Clinical Chemistry
Analyzer, Coagulation
Analyzer, Defibrillator
Analyzer, ECG Monitor
Analyzer, Electrical Safety
Analyzer, Electrolyte
Analyzer, Electrosurgical
Analyzer, Enzyme
Analyzer, Esophageal Motility
Analyzer, Glucose
Analyzer, Hearing Aid
Analyzer, Infusion Pump
Analyzer, Lactate
Analyzer, Lithium
Analyzer, Middle Ear
Analyzer, Nitrogen
Analyzer, Nitrus Oxide
Analyzer, Oxygen
Analyzer, Pacemaker Function
Analyzer, Platelet Aggregation
Analyzer, Pulmonary Function

Life
In Yrs.

Life
In Units

Unit of
Measure

8
8
12
15
10
8
6
8
8
8
8
8
6
5
8
10
8
5
8
5
8
7
10
5
7
7
10
5
7
8
10
8
8
10
8
5
10

200,800
200,800
24,096
30,120
20,080
16,064
12,048
16,064
16,064
16,064
16,064
16,064
12,048
10,040
16,064
20,080
16,064
10,040
16,064
10,040
16,064
14,056
20,080
10,040
14,056
14,056
20,080
10,040
14,056
16,064
20,080
16,064
16,064
20,080
16,064
10,040
20,080

exposure
exposure
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

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Maintenance Management for Medical Equipment

Equipment
Analyzer, Radioimmunoassay
Analyzer, Sodium/Potassium
Analyzer, Ultrasonic Unit
Analyzer, Vision Function
Anesthesia Apparatus
Antibiotic Susceptibility Analyzer
Apnea Monitor
Arthroscope System
Articulator, Dental
Aspirator, Dental
Aspirator, Surgical
Aspirator, Thoracic
Aspirator, Uterine
Audiometer
Audiometric Booth
Auditory Function Screening Device
Auscultoscope
Autotransfusion Unit
Balance, Electronic
Balance, Mechanical
Basal Metabolism Unit
Bassinet
Bath, Paraffin, Clinical, Laboratory
Bath, Paraffin, Physical Therapy
Bath, Sitz
Bath, Water, Electric
Bath, Whirlpool
Battery Charger
Bed, Air Fluidized
Bed, Birthing
Bed, Circle, Electric
Bed, Electric
Bed, Hydraulic
Bed, Pediatric
Bilirubinometer
Biofeedback System
Blast Cleaning Unit, Dental
Blender, Clinical Laboratory
Blood Cell Processor

Life
In Yrs.

Life
In Units

Unit of
Measure

8
8
9
10
10
8
7
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
15
10
10
8
7
10
8
12
10
12
10
10
10
10
10
12
12
12
12
15
8
8
10
10
10

16,064
16,064
18,072
20,080
20,080
16,064
61,320
20,080
20,080
20,080
20,080
20,080
20,080
20,080
131,400
20,080
20,080
16,064
14,056
60,240
16,064
105,120
20,080
24,096
20,080
40,160
20,080
20,080
105,120
105,120
105,120
105,120
105,120
131,400
16,064
16,064
20,080
20,080
20,080

hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

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Equipment
Blood Flow Detector, Ultrasonic
Blood Gas/ph Analyzer
Blood Glucose Monitor
Blood Grouping System, Automated
Blood Pressure Apparatus, Electronic
Blood Recovery System
Blood Warmer
Booth, Audiometric
Breast Pump
Bronchoscope, Fiberoptic (FO)
Bronchoscope, Rigid
BUN Analyzer
Cabinet, Dental (Sand Blasting)
Cabinet, Warming
Calibrator, Audiometer
Calibrator-Analyzer
Calibrator/Generator ECG
Caloric Irrigation Unit
Camera, Endoscopic
Camera, Fundus
Camera, GAMMA
Camera, Identification (X-Ray Film)
Camera, Multi-image
Camera, Radiographic Photospot
Camera, Scintillation
Camera, Surgical
Camera, Video
Capnograph
Carbon Dioxide, Analyzer
Carbon Dioxide, Monitor, Exhaled Gas
Carbon Dioxide, Monitor, Transcutaneous
Carbon Monoxide Analyzer
Cardiac Output Unit
Cart, Resuscitation
Casting Unit, Dental
Cell, Analyzer
Cell, Saver
Cell, Separator
Cell, Washer

Life
In Yrs.

Life
In Units

Unit of
Measure

10
8
8
9
8
8
8
15
10
6
10
6
10
12
8
8
8
10
8
8
8
8
10
8
8
8
8
10
5
10
10
8
6
10
8
10
8
8
5

20,080
16,064
70,080
18,072
16,064
16,064
16,064
131,400
20,080
12,048
20,080
12,048
20,080
105,120
16,064
16,064
16,064
20,080
16,064
96,384
80,320
96,384
120,480
96,384
96,384
321,280
16,064
20,080
10,040
87,600
87,600
16,064
12,048
87,600
16,064
20,080
16,064
16,064
10,040

hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
exposures
exposures
exposures
exposures
exposures
exposures
exposures
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

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AR-10

Maintenance Management for Medical Equipment

Equipment
Central Gas Systems
Centrifuge, Cell Washing
Centrifuge, Laboratory, Floor
Centrifuge, Laboratory, High Speed
Centrifuge, Refrigerated
Centrifuge, Table Top
Chair, Chamber, Hyperbaric
Chair, Chloridometer
Chair, Chromatography Equipment Gas
Chair, Circulatory Assists Unit,
Intra-Aortic Ballon
Chair, Dental
Chair, Examination/Treatment
Chair, Medical Instrument & Supply Sets
Chair, Optometry
Chair, Pediatric
Charger, Battery
Cleaner, Bedpan
Cleaner, Dental, Steam
Cleaner, Ultrasonic
Cleaner Vacuum
Cleaner Vacuum, Surgical
Clinical Chemistry Analyzer
Co-oximeter
Coagulation Analyzer
Coagulation Timer
Coagulator, Sonic
Collector, Dust
Collimator, Radiographic
Colonoscope
Color Vision Tester
Colposcope
Compression Unit, Intermittent
Compressor, Air
Computerized Tomography (CT)
Scanner, Prior to 1993
CT Scanner, After 1993
CT Scanner, After 1993 W/Upgrades
Counter, Blood Cell

Life
In Yrs.

Life
In Units

Unit of
Measure

10
8
10
6
8
8
15
10
10

41,600
16,064
20,080
12,048
16,064
16,064
60,240
41,600
41,600

hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

8
10
10
16
10
10
10
10
8
10
8
6
8
10
5
8
10
10
10
5
12
7
10
12

32,128
41,600
41,600
140,160
41,600
41,600
20,080
20,080
16,064
20,080
16,064
12,048
16,064
20,080
10,040
16,064
20,080
20,080
20,080
10,040
24,096
14,056
20,080
24,096

hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

8
5
20
10

481,920
502,000
2,008,000
20,080

slices
slices
slices
hours

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Life
in yrs.
s
g
g

Eguipment
Counter,CeII
Counteq,Colony
Counteq GAlvltvIA
Counter,Particie
.B:
Counteq,pill
L0
Counier,Platelet
B
Counteq,Scintiilation
g
Crusher,Syringeand Needl,e
10
CryogenicBIood BankingEquipment 10
Cryostat
10
CryosurgicallJnit
10
Cryosurgical
Unit, Ophthalmic
10
CuringUnit, Dental, Arylic
B
Cutter,Bcne
10
Cutter,Cast
B
Cutter-Aspirator,
g
Vitrectomy
Cutter-Vacuum,OrthopedicCast
6
CysticFibrosisScreeningDevices
L0
Cysiometer
10
Cystoscope
10
Cystourethroscope
10
Darkroom,X-ray
6
Defibriiiator(w/properbatteryreplaceinenO
g
DefibrillatorAnaiyzer
B
Defiblillatorfir4onitor
E
Demineralizer
E
Densitometer,
Recording
B
DentaiArticulator
10
DentalAspirator
10
DentalCabinet(SandBiasting)
iO
DentalChair
i0
DentalEngine
E
DentalInstrument Steriiizei
15
DentalOperatingand,TieatmentUnit
i0
DepthPerceptionApparatus
10
Dermatorne
10
DiathermyUnit
10
DiathermylJnit, Ultrasonic
72
Diluter
10

Life
In Unlts
. 10,040
76,064
!6,064
16,A61
20,090
'J.6,064

Unit of
Mearure
hous
hours
h ours
hours
hours
hours
16,061
hours
20,080
hours
20,090
hours
20,a80
hours
20,080
hours
20,090
hours
16,064
hours
20,09
0
hours
1,6,Q
61
hours
\6,061
hours
72,048
hours
20,090
hours
20,090
hours
20,090
hcurs
.20,080
h ours
12,019
h
. ours
8,000deepcyclecharges
h nr:tc
16,064
i6,064
hours
16,061
houis
1,6,0
61
hours
20,090
hours
l-t ^'. -20,0g0
r.r\J ut)
g
lr^.'-20,0 0
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76,061
30JzA
20,080
20,0B0
20,090
20,08C
24,09
6
20,0B0
2 <

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hours
hours

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AR-12

Maintenance Management for Medical Equipment

Equipment
Dispenser, Paraffin
Distilling Apparatus
Dosimeter, Radiation
Dosimeter, Sound
Drill, Bone
Drill, Cranial
Dryer, X-ray Film
Dynamometer
Dynamometer Exercise System
ECG Monitor
ECG Monitor Analyzer
EEG Monitor
Electrical Safety Analyzer
Electro-oculograph
Electrocardiograph, Interpretive
Electrocardiograph, Multichannel
Electrocardiograph, Three Channel
Electrocautery Unit
Electroencephalograph
Electrolyte Analyzer
Electromyograph
Electronic Balance
Electronystagmograph
Electrophoresis Unit
Electroretinograph
Electrosurgical Analyzer
Electrosurgical Unit
Endoscope
Endoscopic Camera
Endoscopic Power Supply
ENT Treatment Unit
Enteral Feeding Pump
Enzyme Analyzer
Ergometer
Esophagel Motility Analyzer
Evoked Potential Unit
Exerciser, Physical Therapy
Eye Movement Monitor
Fetal Heart Detector

Life
In Yrs.

Life
In Units

Unit of
Measure

10
15
10
10
10
10
10
15
12
10
5
10
8
8
8
8
8
10
10
7
10
7
8
8
8
10
8
10
8
10
12
10
5
10
7
10
15
10
8

20,080
30,120
20,080
20,080
20,080
20,080
20,080
30,120
24,096
87,600
10,040
87,600
16,064
16,064
16,064
16,064
16,064
20,080
20,080
14,056
20,080
14,056
16,064
16,064
16,064
20,080
16,064
20,080
16,064
20,080
48,192
20,080
10,040
20,080
14,056
20,080
30,120
20,080
70,080

hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

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Reading
projecuonBenchmarr.s
r: ufe F:pectanqy

f\K-lJ

Life
in YtI.
10
6
8

FetalMonito
Fiberoptic Bronchoscope
FiberopUcLight Ins h-uments
Fibrometer
1 n
Lv
Filterfl-ank Unit, ph arrnaceuti
cal
6
Fluorometer
10
Freezer,
BIood Celi
1n
Freezer,
Biood plasma
12
Freezer,Laboratory
1 n
FundusCamera
6
Furnace,Dental
6
GA\,f\4A Camera
8
GANfI{A Counter
6
GasSamplingUnit
1n
GasScavenger
System,Anesthesia
Unit
GastroscoDe,
Rigid
Gastroscope,
Flexibie
Genera
to;, Flydrogen
Giucose.{nalyzer
7
Grinoing/polishingMachine,
R
Dental
Fleadtight
1?
FlearingAid Analyzer
r.0
FleartIlate Monittr
r t l
FIeari-LungBypassS1,s
tem
6
FleatSealingUiit
1
0
HeatTreatingUnit, Ophthaimic
1
n
-rr-pe
I

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FIemodiall,sis
Unit
liemoglobinometer
H o o d , , C h e i n i c a' l
Fiood,D ental Laboratoiv
J
i{coci,Furne
I{ocd, isolation, Laminar
Air Flo,,^,,
Fiood, Microbioiogical
Fiumidifier
Flydrocoliaior
ll;perbaiic Chamber
Fiypo/.iyp o th ermi a Uni t
I{ypoderrnicInjection Unit

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1
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Llr
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Life
in Units
87,60a
72,019
\6,064
20,090
72,049
20,090

20,aga
21,096
20,a90
g6,391
76,A61
80,320
76,064
20,090
97,600
10,040
10,0+0
20,090
14,05
6
76,A61
24,096
20,0B0
87,6A0
70,0g0
20,090
20,080
20,080
i.0,040
20,080
60,240
6A,240
6C,240
6C,240
72,289
R7 KNA

\., / , VVV
t t l

' l I

2C,090
30,120

20,a9a
16,064

Healrirca;eEngineeiingoi the A,-neiican

Ho:pitalfusociation

Unit of
Measure
hours
hours
hours
h ours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
exposures
hours
exposures
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
h ^r.-r lv ul)

hours
hours
houis
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

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AR-14

Maintenance Management for Medical Equipment

Equipment
Hypothermia Apparatus
Identification Camera (X-ray Film)
Illuminator, X -ray, Motorized
Immunodiffusion Equipment
Incubator, Aerobic
Incubator, Anaerobic
Incubator, Infant
Incubator, Infant, Transport
Incubator Test Tube, Laboratory
Infusion Controller
Infusion Pump
Infusion Pump Analyzer,
Injector
Injector, Angiographic
Insufflator
Irrigator
Isokinetic Exercise Equipment
Lactate Analyzer
Lantern, Color Perception Testing
Laparoscope
Laser, Argon
Laser, Carbon Dioxide
Laser, Dye
Laser, Krypton
Laser, Nd:YAG
Laser, Ophthalmic
Lathe, Dental Laboratory
Lavage Unit, Dental, Oral
Lavage Unit, Surgical
Lensometer
Lift, Patient
Light (Lamp), Bilirubin
Light (Lamp), Dental
Light (Lamp), Dental Activator
Light (Lamp), Examination
Light (Lamp), Fiberoptic
Light (Lamp), infrared
Light (Lamp),Microscopic
Light (Lamp), Phototherapy

Life
In Yrs.

Life
In Units

Unit of
Measure

10
8
8
10
10
10
10
8
10
10
5
5
10
10
10
10
12
7
12
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
8
8
8
12
10
10
10
8
10
8
10
10
10

20,080
96,384
16,064
20,080
87,600
87,600
87,600
48,192
40,160
20,080
43,800
10,040
20,080
20,080
20,080
20,080
24,096
14,056
24,096
20,080
20,080
20,080
20,080
20,080
20,080
20,080
16,064
16,064
16,064
24,096
20,080
87,600
87,600
70,080
87,600
16,064
87,600
40,160
87,600

hours
exposures
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

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Equipment
Light (Lamp), Surgical
Light (Lamp), Ultraviolet
Line Isolation Monitor
Linear Accelerator
Liquid Oxygen System
Lithium Analyzer
Lithotripter, Extracorporeal
Lithotripter, Ultrasonic
Loader, X-ray Film
Magnet, Eye
Magnetic Resonance
Imaging System (.5 Tesla)
Magnetic Resonance
Imaging System (1.5Tesla)
Magnetic Resonance
Imaging System, Mobile
Manikin
Marker, Ocular
Mechanical Balance
Mercury Monitor/Detector
Metal Detector, Magnetic
Meter, Foot Candle
Meter, Leakage, RF
Microscope Contact Lens
Microscope Electron
Microscope Laboratory
Microscope Operating
Microscope Phase Contrast
Microscope Stereo
Microscope Ultraviolet
Microsurgical Instruments
Microtome, Cryostat
Microtome, Rotary
Middle Ear Analyzer
Mixer, Clinical Laboratory
Mixer, X-ray Film Chemistry
Mixer-Investor Vacuum
Moist Therapy Pack Conditioner
Monitor, Apnea

Life
In Yrs.

Life
In Units

Unit of
Measure

10
10
25
7
10
8
5
5
6
10

87,600
87,600
219,000
14,056
175,200
16,064
30,120
30,120
12,048
20,080

hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
electrodes
electrodes
hours
hours

1,124,480

slices

1,124,480

slices

5
6
8
10
10
14
8
8
8
10
12
12
12
12
12
10
10
10
10
10
10
8
10
7

702,800
12,048
16,064
60,240
20,080
28,112
16,064
16,064
16,064
20,080
105,120
24,096
24,096
105,120
24,096
20,080
20,080
20,080
20,080
20,080
20,080
16,064
20,080
61,320

slices
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

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AR-16

Maintenance Management for Medical Equipment

Equipment
Monitor, Blood Glucose
Monitor, Carbon Dioxide Exhaled Gas
Monitor, Carbon Dioxide Transcutaneous
Monitor, ECG
Monitor, EEG
Monitor, Eye Movement
Monitor, Fetal Heart, Ultrasonic
Monitor, Heart Rate
Monitor, Oxygen, Transcutaneous
Monitor, Pressure
Monitor, Pulse
Monitor, Radiation
Monitor, Respiration
Monitor, Temperature
Monitor, Transcutaneous
Nebulizer, Pneumatic
Nebulizer, Ultrasonic
Nephroscope
Nitrogen Analyzer
Nitrous Oxide Analyzer
Oculoplethysmograph
Ophthalmometer
Organ Preservation System
Osmometer
Oven, Dental
Oven, Drying
Oximeter, Ear
Oximeter, In Vitro
Oximeter, Pulse
Oxygen, Analyzer
Oxygen, Blender
Oxygen, Concentrator
Oxygen Meter
Oxygenator
Oxygen-Air Proportioner
Pacemaker, Cardiac, External
Pacemaker, Function Analyzer
Package Sealer
Pad, Circulating Fluid,
Localized Heating/Cooling

Life
In Yrs.

Life
In Units

Unit of
Measure

8
10
10
7
8
8
7
7
8
8
7
8
10
8
7
10
10
10
8
8
8
11
10
10
8
10
10
10
5
10
10
8
8
10
10
5
8
10

70,080
87,600
87,600
87,600
70,080
70,080
61,320
87,600
70,080
70,080
87,600
70,080
87,600
70,080
61,320
20,080
20,080
20,080
16,064
16,064
16,064
22,088
20,080
20,080
16,064
20,080
20,080
20,080
10,040
20,080
20,080
16,064
16,064
20,080
20,080
10,040
43,800
20,080

hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

10

20,080

hours

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Equipment
Paraffin Bath, Clinical, Laboratory
Paraffin Bath, Physical Therapy
PCA Pump
Percussor
Perimeter
Peritoneal Dialysis Unit
ph Meter
Phonocardiograph
Phorometer
Phoropter
Photometer, Flame
Photometer, Reflectance
Phototachometer
Phototherapy Unit
Phototherapy Unit, Hyperbilirubinemia
Physiologic Monitor System, Acute Care
Physiologic Monitor System,
Cardiac Catheterization
Physiologic Monitor System, Neonatal
Physiologic Monitor System, Stress Exercise
Pill Counter, Pharmaceutical
Pipette, Automatic
Platelet Aggregation Analyzer
Plethysmograph
Pneumatic Tester
Pneumothorax Unit
Porcelain Furnace, Dental
Pressure Monitor
Pressure Pad, Alternating
Processor, X-ray Film, Automatic, Dental
Processor, X-ray Film, Automatic, Full Size
Processor, X-ray Film, Automatic, Table Top
Projector, Chart, Eye
Projector, Cine
Projector Microscope
Projector Ophthalmic
Prophylactic Unit, Dental, Ultrasonic
Pulmonary Function Analyzer
Pulse Monitor

Life
In Yrs.

Life
In Units

Unit of
Measure

10
12
5
5
10
8
10
8
12
12
8
10
5
10
8
7

20,080
24,096
42,000
10,040
20,080
16,064
20,080
16,064
24,096
24,096
16,064
20,080
10,040
20,080
16,064
61,320

hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

7
7
7
10
10
5
10
8
12
10
10
10
8
6
7
10
10
12
10
6
10
10

61,320
61,320
61,320
40,160
20,080
10,040
20,080
16,064
24,096
20,080
87,600
20,080
32,128
24,096
28,112
40,160
20,080
48,192
40,160
12,048
20,080
87,600

hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

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Maintenance
Management
for Medicar
Equipment

Life

Equipment
jn }'rs.
PulseOxirneter
Pump,Breast
|( ,
Pump,EnteralFeeding
LU
Purnp,Infusion
5
Pump,PCA
Pump,Suction
Purnp,Suction,Oxytocin
Purnp,Vacuum
Purnp,Voldmetric
TU
RadiationCounter
RadiationMonitor
\
Radiographic
PhoiospoiCaniera
s
Radiographic
TableS1's
iems
i0
Radiographic
Unir, Chest
Radiographic
Uni t, Dental
Radiographic
Unit, General
Purpose
(under500m-4)
i2
RadioEaphicUnii, General
Puqpose
(over500mA)
a
(J
Racl
iographicUn!i, l,{aEmogiaphic
t t l
n
RadiographicUnii, lr{obile
RaCiographic
Uni t, Theiap:uiic
o
Racii
ographicUn ii, TonoEaphic
(ComputerAssisieC)
RadiographicUni t, Ton-rogiaphic
G.{otComputerAssisted)
Radiographic/Fiuo;os
corlc Unit,
GeneraiPurpose
Radiographic/Fiucicsco:ic
Unit,Mobile
P,adioimrnunoassa);
Aniy zer
R.adiometer
o
Radiometer,
Ultraviolet
R
Radioiheraplr
Unit
8
Recorder,
Chart
J.V
R,ecorder,
Echocardiographic
B
Recorder,
Long Term
6
R.ecorder,
Long TermECG,portable
Recorcier,
Tape
8
Recorder,
Video Disk
B
t t ,

I t l

t t t

a)

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al

l f I

I t l
.l

Life
in Units
10,040
20,08a
20,080
43,800
42,000
20,090
z0,oB0
20,080
20,080
76,061
76,064
96,384

Unit of
Measure
hours
hours
h^rr-rr\JLtI)

hours
!.^r.-^
rIU UI)

hours
houis
hours
hours
hours
hours
exposures
240,960 overheadtubeEXD.
792,768 overheadtube*.o.
792,768 overheadtube.*i
289,152overheadtubeexp.
192,768 oveiheadtube e):D.
210,960overheadtube.*i.
79?,768 overheadtube
".i.
792,768 overheadtubeoi.
48t,920

sJiepc

240,960overheadtubeexp.
240,960overheadtubeexD.
192,768 oveiheacitube oo.
t
\ 6 , A6 1
hours
16,064
hours
16,061
houis
16,054
hours
20,080
hours
1,6,061
houis__
12,048
hours
10,040
hours
L6,064
hours
1,6,0
61
h ours

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projectionBenchmark
l: LifeExpectanry

'
Equipment
.
Refractometer
Refractor,Ophthalmologic
Reftigerator,Cold pack Th.rupu
Ll
Refrigeratoq,
Biologic
Refrigeiator,BloodRefrigeratoq
Blood Bank
Refrigerator,
Laboratory
Reft.igerator,
Morgue
Refrigerator/Freezer
Regulator,Fligh pressure,Gas
RenalTransportUnit
Respiration
Monitor
pulmonary,Gas
Resuscitator,
pulmonary ManuaI
Resuscitator,
R.otator
Sampler,
Air
Sanitizer
Sarv,Autopsy
SaWBcne
Saw,Surgical
Scale,Autopsy
Scale,
Bed
Scale,
Floor
Scaie,
infant
Scale,Laboratory
Scanner,ComputerizedTomographylrr\
priorto i.993
Scanner,
Ce After 1993
Scanner,Cf, After 1993WUpgrades
Scanner,
Long-termRecorOing,
ECC
Scanner,
Ultrasonic,Generalpurpose
ScintiilationCamera
Scintillation
Counter
Sealing
Machine
Sealing
Machine,Unit Dose
Sensitometer,Radiographic
Shaker,laboratory
Sharyener,
Dental
Sharpener,MicrotonreKnife

Lfe
in Yrs.
10
10
7Z
< a

l/.

12
10
12

tz
1Z
10
I
10
/

n
v
t

t"

t t l

a v

1U
l ( l

7Z
10
1U

i0
IZ
i0
74
i5

Life
.

? t

In unrts

20,a80
20,080
1,05,720
7AsJ20
745,720
8 7$ 0 0
105,'J.20
705,720
i.05,120
97,600
76,061
20,080
12,049
20,090
20,080
20,080
48,1gz
20,090
20,080
20,0g0
LAs,12Q
20,09
0
28,772,
30,1,20

16,Q64

LJ

20

4gt,g2a
502,000
2,008,000

1 4n q 6

aJ

76,064

I
q.
v

I
8
i0
10
4

1U

1U

7
1 a \
I t f

* / r v v v

na
Y 1v1l
r

.)('t /
1|\4.1-

v v

i60A4
^ v / v v

20,080
20,080
20,090
20,080
14n\A
^

^ / v v v

20,080

Unit of
Measure
hours
hours
hours
houis
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
h ours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
slices
slices
slices
hours
hours
exposures
'
hours
Lt ^'

'-^

rrL/ul5

!- ^" -^
.|'IL'UI)

hours
hours
hours
hours

,t/'\ -|y

AR-20

Maintenance Management for Medical Equipment

Equipment
Simulator, Arrhythmia
Simulator, ECG
Simulator, Medical Functions
Simulator, Radiotherapy
Sink, Portable
Sink, Surgical Scrub
Sitz Bath
Slide Stainer
Slit Lamp
Sodium/Potassium Analyzer
Spectrometer, Mass
Spectrophotometer
Sphygmomanometer, Electronic
Spirometer
Staple, Automatic, Suture
Sterilizer, Agar
Sterilizer, Dental Instrument
Sterilizer, Ethylene Oxide
Sterilizer, Inoculating Loop
Sterilizer, Steam (16X16X26)
Sterilizer, Steam (20X20X38)
Sterilizer, Steam (24XXSeries)
Sterilizer, Steam (26XXSeries)
Sterilizer, Steam, Laboratory
Sterilizer, Steam, Table Top
Sterilizer, Steam/Ethylene Oxide
Stethoscope, Electronic
Stethoscope, Ultrasonic
Stimulator, Bone Growth
Stimulator, Nerve
Stimulator, Visual
Stirrer
Stretcher
Suction Apparatus
Suction Pump
Suction/Pressure Unit
Surgical Aspirator
Surgical Camera
Syringe Pump, Oxytocin

Life
In Yrs.

Life
In Units

Unit of
Measure

7
10
8
10
12
12
10
10
10
8
8
8
8
10
5
10
15
16
15
12
12
15
15
12
10
16
10
7
10
10
18
10
15
10
10
10
10
8
10

14,056
20,080
16,064
20,080
72,288
140,160
20,080
20,080
20,080
16,064
16,064
16,064
16,064
20,080
10,040
40,160
30,120
32,128
30,120
36,000
36,000
45,000
45,000
9,000
30,000
32,128
20,080
14,056
20,080
20,080
36,144
20,080
131,400
20,080
20,080
20,080
20,080
321,280
20,080

hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
loads
loads
loads
loads
loads
loads
loads
loads
loads
loads
loads
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
exposures
hours

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AdditionalReadingt: ufe F:pectanqyero;ecion

Benchmark

Eguipment
Table, Examin ati on/Treafment
Table,Frachrre
Thble,Nudear Medicine
Table,Obstekical
Table,Operating
Table,Orthopedic

J*l.,PhysicatTherapy

Table,Urological
Tachistoscope
TachometeiStrobe
TelemeiryUnit
Temperafure
Monitor
Tent, Oxygen.
TestSet,Electrosurgical
Tester,Color Vision
Tester,CurrentLeakage
Tester,
Defibrillatoi
Tester,
Pulp
Th errnometer,Elechonic
Thermoregulator
Thoraic Aspirator
ThyroidUpiakeSystem
T^ i ^rInr l g l o t

-fr
li"

Timer,Coagulation
TissueEnrbeddingEquipment
Tr ilcJcJtu
t os D ' ^ ^ ^ -

ri uces50I

r.,
IIir2fn:
- . s . s 5 \ J I

Tonomeiei
Tournique
t, pneurnatic
TractionUnit
Transc_ttiane
ousMoni tor
Transilluminator
Treadmili
TurningFrame,Orthopedic
Ty:npanorneter
Uitrasonic
BloodFiow Detecior
Ui irzuonic[Ini t, Analyzer
UiirasonicUnit, Dental prophylaxis
UltiasonicUnit, Diagnostic

Life
Life
in Yrs.
f n Units
15
131,400
15
131,400
10
10,160
20
775,200
15
131,'400
10
87,600
15
131,400
15
131,400
10
20,080
o

10
B
6
I
7Z
I
I
e
()
e
()

i0
10

''in

8
i0
i0
IU

i0
i0
IU

lz
B
i0
10
i0
9
6
1Z

16,064
97,600
70,090
70,090
16,061
21,096
76,061
i6,061
16,064
i 0,040
16,A61
20,080
20,0B0
20,0B0
76,064
20,0B0
20,0B0
20,080
20,080
20,0B0
20,0E0
E7,600
6i,320
76,064
20,09
0
20,0E0
20,0B0
79,072
L2,018
24,09
6

.
_
s/ I v:c Ame;ican
Socie_b,r
fo;-HealthcareEncineerinE
of Liiednerican Ho:pilalfusocialion

Unit of
Measure
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
. hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
h n t g tt Jt .
- ^ v

hours
hours
hours
hours

AR-z1

AR-22

Maintenance Management for Medical Equipment

Equipment
Ultrasonic Unit, Therapeutic
Unit Dose Packing System
Urinary Collection Unit
Precision Measurement
Urodynamic Measurement System
Uterine Aspirator
Vacuum Mixing Device, Dental
Vacuum Pump
Vacuum System, Dental
Vaporizer Anesthesia Unit
Vectorcardiograph
Ventilator, Air Evacuation
Ventilator, Anesthesia Unit
Ventilator, Neonatal
Ventilator, Volume
Vibrator, Mixer, Dental
Video Camera
View Box, Rh Typing
View Box, Vision Function Analyzer
View Box, X-ray
View Box, X-ray, Motorized
Vision Function Analyzer
Vision Tester Color
Vitrectomy Unit
Volumetric Pump
Warming Cabinet
Warmer, Radiant, Infant
Warmer, Blood
Warmer, Slide, Histology
Warmer, Solution
Washer, Bedpan
Washer, Labware
Washer, Surgical Instruments
Washer/Sterilizer
Water Bath, Electric
Welding Unit, Orthodontic
Wheelchair, Manual
Wheelchair, Powered
(with proper battery maintenance)
Whirlpool Bath

Life
In Yrs.

Life
In Units

Unit of
Measure

7
10

14,056
20,080

hours
hours

8
7
10
8
10
12
10
7
10
10
10
10
10
8
10
10
12
10
10
12
7
10
12
10
8
10
12
10
8
8
8
10
8
6
5

16,064
14,056
20,080
16,064
20,080
24,096
20,080
14,056
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
20,080
16,064
87,600
87,600
105,120
20,080
20,080
24,096
14,056
20,080
72,288
20,080
16,064
20,080
24,096
40,160
32,128
32,128
48,000
40,160
16,064
52,560
43,800

hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

10

20,080

hours

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Equipment
X-ray Absorptiometer, Single Photon
X-ray Absorptiometer, Dual Photon
X-ray Calibration/Verification System
X-ray Chemical Mixer
X-ray Film Changer, Cassette
X-ray Film Dryer
X-ray Film Duplicator
X-ray Film Handling Equipment,
Automatic, Daylight
X-ray Film Identification Camera
X-ray Film Processor
X-ray Film Processor, Automatic, Cline
X-ray Film Processor, Automatic, Dental
X-ray Film Processor, Automatic, Full Size
X-ray Film Processor, Automatic, Table Top
Count of Equipment:
Average Life in Years:
Minimum Life in Years:
Maximum Life in Years:

Life
In Yrs.

Life
In Units

Unit of
Measure

8
8
8
10
10
8
8

200,800
200,800
16,064
20,080
20,080
16,064
16,064

exposures
exposures
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

6
8
8
6
8
6
7

12,048
96,384
16,064
12,048
16,064
12,048
14,056

hours
exposures
hours
hours
hours
hours
hours

6.24
9.29
5
25

Manufacturers Contacted:
The authors are grateful to the following manufactures for their assistants in
preparing this document.
Acoustic Imaging
Acuson Ltd.
Aequitron Medical Inc.
Alsthom Intermagnetics
American Medical Design
AMSCO
Analogic Corp.
Bennett X-Ray Corp.
CAIRE Inc.
Cardiovascular Imaging System
Carl Zeiss, Inc. (Surgical Product Division)
Carolina Medical Inc.

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