Competency information
Details
Participate in the development and execution of a medical device procurement exercise.
Considerations
- Processes for device procurement including:
- identification of clinical need, user requirements and device application
- development of a device or system specification
- evaluation criteria
- life cycle costing, including device, accessories and maintenance
- device evaluation by clinical users and technical staff
- identification of future maintenance requirements
- review of pre-purchase questionnaire responses
- disposal arrangements, including the Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment directive
- tender evaluation and final selection
- device procurement.
- Awareness of:
- the legislative and regulatory framework covering the supply, installation and maintenance of medical equipment
- product liability and health and safety legislation.
- Access to Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and other published sources of evaluation and assessment information.
Relevant learning outcomes
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Outcome
Carry out the following device life-cycle technical tasks:
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