Purchasing advice for professional scales for medical practices and the healthcare sector
Medical scales are used in various areas of the healthcare sector. For example, there are:
- Personal scales: They measure the weight of a person.
There are special personal scales for obese people with a large
weighing plate. - Baby scales: These are used to measure the weight of babies and small children.
- Wheelchair scalesThese scales can measure the weight of a person sitting in a wheelchair or lying on a stretcher.
- Chair or sitting scalesThey are designed for people who have difficulty standing on a conventional scale.
- Lift scalesThey are used for people who are heavy or have limited mobility.
What to consider when buying medical scales
- Verification: Medical scales must be verified in accordance with verification class III. Verification is a legally prescribed test of a measuring instrument for compliance with the legal metrology regulations.
- Medical approval: Medical bathroom scales must comply with the regulations for
medical devices and have medical approval in accordance with 93/42/EEC. - Markings: Look out for special markings from the
manufacturer to make selection easier. - Quality and reliability: Not all scales can be calibrated. The selected scale must have type approval in order to comply with legal standards and adhere to permissible tolerances.
- Report commissioning: Inform the relevant verification office that you are using a calibrated medical scale in your practice or department.
We recommend that you seek advice from our specialist staff before purchasing a medical scale.
Let us advise you
The purchase of a professional medical scale is a significant investment that can affect both the quality of patient care and the efficiency of work processes. For this reason, we recommend seeking advice from one of our specialists before making a purchase. There are several reasons to do so:
- Specialist knowledge: We have extensive knowledge of different types of medical scales and can help you choose the one that best suits your specific requirements.
- Compliance with regulations: Medical scales must comply with certain legal requirements. We work with you to ensure that the scale you choose meets these requirements.
- Cost-benefit analysis: We can help you evaluate the long-term costs and benefits of different scales to ensure you make a cost-effective decision.
- Technical support and maintenance: We inform you about the technical support and maintenance requirements of the various scales, which can be helpful in the decision-making process.
- Training: We provide training to ensure that your staff know how to use and maintain the scale correctly.
