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Join the CMIA Bay Area Chapter for our October 2024 meeting, featuring a special presentation by Rick Walston from Pronk Technologies. This session will cover an essential topic in biomedical engineering: how uncertainties in test equipment impact the testing of medical devices.

Presentation: The Uncertainties of Biomedical Test Equipment and How It Impacts Medical Device Testing

Presenter: Rick Walston, Pronk Technologies

Key Topics:

  • Decoding Specification Terminology: Understanding medical device accuracy and test equipment requirements.
  • Accuracy Essentials: Clarifying accuracy specifications and determining what’s required for testing medical devices.
  • Uncertainty and Tolerances: Exploring the 4:1 accuracy ratio and its importance in calibration and performance testing.

This presentation will provide valuable insights for biomedical professionals looking to expand their understanding of accuracy requirements and testing methodologies.


2025 Officer Elections

We are also approaching the election of 2025 CMIA Bay Area Chapter Officers! If you are interested in running for an officer position, nominating a Bay Area CMIA member, or would like more information, please contact us directly or through our Bay Area Chapter social media channels. Elections will take place at the Chapter’s Christmas party in December. This is a fantastic opportunity to get more involved and help shape the future of the CMIA Bay Area Chapter.

We express our sincere thanks to Mindray and Stryker ER&R for their generous contribution toward making this event possible! We continue to seek potential vendors who are interested in supporting this and future events.

We look forward to seeing you at the October Bay Area CMIA Chapter meeting on October 16th!

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