Medical testing equipment is one of the fastest growing and quickest changing industries in the world. As global marketplaces open wider and technological advancements require more medical device testing services, suppliers and vendors are also growing to meet the demands. Look beyond your normal medical device testing companies for the innovators and producers who are transforming the industry.

Markets at home and abroad are seeing emerging growth in the testing of medical equipment as well as testing supplies for doctors and testing supplies for hospitals. As rules and regulations create more of a need, the medical device testing services are becoming more specialized. Look for innovative ways to stay abreast of the medical device testing industry while finding savings to provide your facility with the most up-to-date medical testing equipment.

1. Keep informed of changes in medical testing device mandates

2. Contract your medical device testing services

3. Hire a consultant to sort through the best medical test equipment options

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find relevant sources of medical testing devices information

While it is nearly impossible for any one person or company to know about all the changes that happen in the medical device testing services and equipment industry, there are some sources that you can trust to keep you informed of the most important. If you don't have time to monitor all the publications geared toward medical device testing companies and the businesses who use them, assign reading and reporting to various staff members.

I recommend: MPO is an international magazine devoted solely to the outsourcing industry that is growing up in the field of medical device testing services and equipment. Medical Device Link is a great starting point to tap into nearly a dozen medical device testing industry magazines focused on medical device testing companies and their clients.

Look for an outside medical device testing company

While many medical and research facilities used to buy or lease their medical device testing equipment, it is becoming more common to outsource the project to outside medical device testing companies that can keep up with the swift industry changes. You can lower your equipment and staffing costs many times through a good outside contractor.

I recommend: Citech is an independent testing facility that can come in and test your equipment. Whether it involves a unique testing ability or standard required monitoring, they are prepared for the task. Bose has a division that for 10 years has been developing and utilizing medical device testing services for the medical, biotech and research communities.

Bring in outside advice for medical device testing suggestions

It may be that owning or leasing some of your medical testing supplies, while outsourcing the occasional medical device testing service, best serves your company. You may be hesitant to contact newly formed overseas providers or have lost touch with the most recent advancements in medical test equipment. Look for a consultant to come in a review your options and make suggestions for improvements.

I recommend: Alvamed’s consultants all have more than 20 years experience in the medical device testing industry. They can review your business as well as bring in training sessions for your staff. Emergo has developed a global network of medical device testing companies and they can refer you to the best company or plan of action to suit your specific needs.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Whether you think you need it or not, hire a medical testing supplies consultant at least every couple years to perform an examination of your facilities and processes. Think of it as your annual physical when you learn to your great delight you're doing well, or find out where you need to make changes to avoid further problems.