AAMI Conference preview and exhibitors

May 28, 2016
There are many reasons to attend AAMI 2016.

Consider the following Top 10 list, as it appears on the organization’s website.

1. A beautiful location.
This year’s Conference & Expo will be held at the Tampa Convention Center, located along the beautiful Riverwalk in the heart of Tampa.

2. Good company.
More than 2,200 biomedical equipment technicians, clinical engineers and other health care technology management (HTM) professionals will be in attendance.

3. Four days of learning and networking opportunities.
There will be 50-plus educational sessions to choose from, plus multiple events where you can make new contacts.

4. Exclusive information from The Joint Commission.
George Mills will be on hand to explain how to prepare your facility for a commission survey and answer questions from the audience.

5. A full-day alarm management workshop.
Get tips and advice to help your hospital meet TJC’s National Patient Safety Goal.

6. A chance to toast the achievements of your peers.
Each year, the HTM community recognizes leaders and innovators whose efforts have moved the industry forward during a special reception.

7. Certification credit.
If you attend the entire conference, you will earn 1.5 renewal points for your CBET, CCE, CRES, CLES, CHTM or CQSM.

8. Opportunities for professional and career advancement.
Meet face to face with potential employers, interview for your next job, get a list of the most up-to-date job opportunities and receive career guidance.

9. Expanded Expo hours.
This year you will have more time to meet with more than 200 medical equipment manufacturers, including many of the world’s leading companies and service providers.

10. Flexible registration options.
You can come for the entire conference, or just for a day. There are also special discounted rates for government employees, members of the military and students.

AAMI Exhibitors 2016

Advanced Ultrasound Electronics – Booth 603
AUE is a leader in refurbishing ultrasound systems and parts using the latest technology. We repair boards down to the component level. We have a vast inventory of parts and probes to keep you up and running with minimal downtime. AUE repairs meet or exceed OEM specs and come with full warranties. Some of our biggest customers are our competitors, which speaks highly of our quality workmanship and reputation. AUE’s Field Service team is multi-vendor-ready to meet your service needs. We also offer a wide range of imaging and clinical engineer training classes at our training facility in Tulsa.

Ampronix Inc. – Booth 411
Ampronix is a renowned authorized reseller of the medical industry’s top brands, as well as a world class manufacturer of innovative technology. This year Ampronix will be highlighting an LCD monitor retrofit for the OEC 9800 mobile C-arm. The monitors come mounted on an articulating arm for increased versatility and the do-it-yourself installation can be performed in approximately an hour. Ampronix will also present the new Modalixx G202MDL (universal LCD replacement for CRT monitors) and the new Hybridpixx 58”4K diagnostic display. Ampronix is ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2008, and ANSI/ESD S20.20-2007certified.

Bayer (MVS & Equipment Service) – Booth 617
Equipment Service by Bayer is built on optimizing product uptime, maximizing value, and keeping Bayer devices performing at peak efficiency. We believe success comes from systems that are smarter by design, powered by people committed to making a difference. Bayer MVS is your trusted provider for MR coil, ultrasound transducer, CR system and dry film printer repair. Now offering FULL REPAIR capabilities on the 6T/6Tc family of probes.

Belimed – Booth 1030
At Belimed we are different! Our singular focus on the sterile processing world gives us the expertise to help you uncover and resolve process challenges, streamline and improve the overall work environment and provide the OR with safe and sterile instruments. We combine our deep knowledge of sterile processing with unique product and service solutions to drive out cost, improve efficiency and deliver quality. That’s sterile processing with absolute confidence.-701-3560

Cadex Electronics – Booth 836
Improving the reliability of medical devices does not rest in a better battery but doing battery management. This is not happening to a required level, and AAMI rates battery management as one of the top 10 challenges. A U.S. FDA survey says that up to 50% of issues in hospitals are battery related. Cadex offers battery analyzers that keep all batteries within a capacity bandwidth of 80–100%. Knowing the battery performance improves reliability, reduces cost as each battery can be used fully, and sends fewer devices for repair because the battery analyzer does the troubleshooting.

DOTmed – Booth 427
The latest new product from DOTmed is our Clean Sweep Equipment Auctions. Our Trade Show Team will show you how easy we make it to sell all your idle equipment and get cash in return. After all, DOTmed. com is the world’s leading public marketplace for medical equipment, parts and service — and a leading industry news source. We have over a quarter million registered users, over 525,000 user-listings for equipment and parts on any given day, and we welcome more than 22,000 visitors a day. Come by and get a free copy of HealthCare Business News magazine and our industry-leading 2016 Buyer’s Guide.

Dunlee – AAMI Booth 717
World Leader in the Design, Manufacture and Distribution of CT products and programs The newest addition to our portfolio of replacement CT tubes, the P40, is not only identical in fit, form, and function to the original tube, it carries the same exact warranty. Like all products we bring to market, it’s designed to perform better and last longer, yet costs considerably less than the original. For predictable costs to help manage your monthly budget, ask us about covering your GE Optima CT660* CT scanner under our exclusive Glassware Solutions and NEW Glassware Solutions + programs. Take advantage of advanced engineering, extensive training, expert technical advice, and ongoing support programs from Dunlee, your ultimate partner for CT tubes.
*Products listed may be a trademark of the OEM

Ed Sloan & Associates – Booth 430
Ed Sloan & Associates, with over 25 years of experience, is an international provider of medical imaging parts, equipment, service and training. In our 100,000+ sq. ft. facility, we provide quality tested parts, complete system sales, customer repairs, 24/7 free tech support, service on contract or T&M basis, fixed and mobile system storage. With our 8 CT, 4 MRI, X-Ray/X-Ray portable & C-arm bays, we are able to provide hands-on training from industry professionals. Let us be your source for quality in the medical imaging industry.

Injector Support & Service – Booth 233
Injector Support & Service provides professional, timely and superior technical support and service for medical contrast injectors. We strive to reduce your overall injector maintenance cost and reduce manufacturer dependency. By offering biomed technical support, parts identification and sales, on-site and depot repair services with loaner injectors, we have effectively eliminated the need for expensive manufacturer service contracts. To find out more visit us at AAMI 2016.

Marquis Medical – Booth 443
Marquis Medical is an ISO 13485 Certified Company and the industry leader in providing pre-owned PET/CT systems. Primarily recognized as a service company because of our extensive technical knowledge of Siemens & GE products, Marquis Medical is one of the few in the PET/CT marketplace that can offer a TRUE turnkey solution. Visit us at AAMI to learn about our large selection of PET/CT systems and parts. When it comes to Siemens or GE PET/CT systems and service, Marquis Medical has the expertise to help you and your practice succeed.

Medical Equipment Dynamics – Booth 207
Buy quality pre-owned parts & refurbished models from Medical Equipment Dynamics. Sell idle and surplus equipment to MED. MED’s large inventory consists of OPERATING ROOM: Tables, ESUs, Microscopes, Surgical Endoscopy, Anesthesia ... IMAGING: C-arms, CT, Bone Density, X-Ray, R/F, Mammo, Ultrasound ... And more: Defibrillators - IV & Syringe Pumps - Ventilators - Patient Monitors & more. “Extending life cycles worldwide!"

NETECH CORPORATION – Booth 612
NETECH CORPORATION is an ISO 9001:2008 certified, leading manufacturer of high quality Biomedical and Industrial test instruments. NETECH has been serving the biomedical industry worldwide since 1987. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of products such as Defibrillators, Pacemakers, Infusion Pumps, Electrical Safety Analyzers, Patient Simulators and a broad range of Pressure meters. NETECH is registered with the FDA and is certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration under SBA8(a). Our products are designed to provide you with unmatched quality, user-friendly operations, reliability, 2 year warranty and the best value for your money! Visit us at AAMI Booth 612 and enquire about our top three products of 2015-16: Digimano 2500 / New Multipro 2000 / IPA 2000

oneSOURCE Document Management Services – Booth 301
oneSOURCE gives your entire facility access to an online database of manufacturers’ IFUs and Biomedical Equipment PM manuals that meet CMS requirements.
With oneSOURCE, your facility can easily reduce errors in sterile processing and improve patient safety. AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission and CMS recommend following the manufacturers’ IFU and PM manuals for processing surgical instruments/devices and for the maintenance and testing of equipment.
With access to current IFUs found on oneSOURCE, everyone wins: your patients, your Biomed, CS and OR departments, as well as your bottom line.

Pacific Medical – Booths 417 & 306
Pacific Medical is the leading name in patient monitoring equipment and services. Well established and continually exceeding its sustained reputation, Pacific Medical aims to further its efforts to provide unprecedented services to the biomedical community. Touting dual ISO certifications and ample in-house facilities, clients can rest assured in Pacific Medical’s proficiency when entrusting their equipment to be serviced. Monitors, modules, telemetry, infusion pumps, SpO2/ECG/Temp/NiBP cables, and suction regulators are just a small portion of what Pacific Medical is well prepared to take in. Carrying the largest patient monitoring inventory in the industry along with a fully dedicated technical response team of highly trained engineers, it’s no wonder Pacific Medical remains the trusted name.

Philips – Booth 901
Private (pre-set) meetings with Multi-Vendor Services in VIP Room 39. Keeping your equipment running and your clinicians happy. Reducing readmissions to rein in costs. Managing assets to keep patient flow on track with real time insights into your critical KPI’s. Philips is committed to providing you with innovative tools and responsive support to overcome your toughest challenges. Every product, service, and program we offer is designed around you. Your doctors and nurses. Your patients. Your systems. Your IT infrastructure. Let’s meet and discuss how we can help you make the most of your existing resources and provide exceptional patient care.

Richardson Healthcare and International
Discover A Better Choice at AAMI Booth 222. Richardson Healthcare and IMES will showcase A Better Choice for Parts, Tubes, Training, MRI Coils, and DR Solutions. Join us for hands-on demonstrations of the Thales Artpix™ EZ2GO portable DR upgrade system — upgrade any X-ray room or portable X-ray machine in ONE day. Learn about how our QA3 replacement part testing process, CT service training, and 24/7 technical support will help lower costs for in-house and third-party service providers.

Medical Equipment & Service – Booth 222
Discover A Better Choice at AAMI Booth 222. Richardson Healthcare and IMES will showcase A Better Choice for Parts, Tubes, Training, MRI Coils, and DR Solutions. Join us for hands-on demonstrations of the Thales Artpix™ EZ2GO portable DR upgrade system — upgrade any X-ray room or portable X-ray machine in ONE day. Learn about how our QA3 replacement part testing process, CT service training, and 24/7 technical support will help lower costs for in-house and third-party service providers.

Technical Prospects – Booth 425
With 18 years as the leader in Siemens-specific parts, training, and technical support, Technical Prospects is your ONLY alternative to Siemens Medical Imaging. Founded by an engineer and supported by a team of engineers to help engineers.
Your success depends on quality, timeliness, and support you receive from your parts provider. Technical Prospects helps you help the patient with quality new, used, and refurbished parts. The ability to maintain and repair equipment is the main focus of an engineer. We build your knowledge by offering training courses taught by industry experts. Knowledge = confidence. When troubleshooting becomes time sensitive, you need an ally. Our team of engineers delivers on-demand tech support you can rely on.

Tri-Imaging – Booth 1031
Available 24/7/365. Tri-Imaging Solutions’ strength comes from over 200 years combined industry experience, equating to a true average of 12 years per person on our knowledgeable team! Tri-Imaging is an independently owned, diagnostic imaging parts, technical training, technical support, and support services company for the diagnostic imaging market. As an independent parts provider we can ensure that we support our service customers without ever competing. We are not a service provider — we just support YOUR SERVICES.

USOC Medical – Booth 537
Welcome to AAMI 2016! We can’t wait to see you. USOC Medical provides biomedical equipment repair solutions to hospitals, health care facilities, clinics and medical companies of all types and sizes. We specialize in the repair and sale of the many types of biomedical equipment including: Telemetry, Modules, Monitors, Fetal Monitoring, Infusion Pumps, Oxygen Blenders, Suction Regulators, Anesthetic Gas Modules, Endoscopes, and Patient Cables. Please stop by our booth to participate in some of our great giveaways!

Varian Medical Systems – Booth 1000
Varian’s Imaging Components group is the world’s largest independent supplier of medical X-ray tubes, and also manufactures flat panel digital detectors and image processing software for X-ray imaging. With over 50 years of experience providing high quality, safe and effective products our goal is to support our customers by strengthening their competitiveness and helping them become world class system suppliers. We serve all major segments of the market such as computed tomography (CT), radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging, mammography, angiography and cardiology. Varian is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with manufacturing facilities in Charleston, South Carolina; Beijing, Shanghai and Wuxi, China; and Willich, Germany.

Versus Technology – Booth 930
Are you looking for RTLS technology but can’t decide on a direction? Whether you simply need to locate assets, staff or patients, or plan to implement advanced automation, with Versus you’re always on the right path. Our multi platform scalable approach leverages your existing Wi-Fi infrastructure for campus-wide fleet management, and allows you to add precision where you need it to manage asset par levels and improve patient safety. Take your first steps in the right direction — visit Versus to see how we help manage your equipment fleet, automate workflow and provide advanced analytics. Versus is a Cisco Compatible Solution Partner.

Zetta Medical Technologies – Booth 437
Zetta Medical Technologies is a leading Independent Service Organization (ISO), providing services, equipment and parts to the CT, MRI and PET/CT market. What makes Zetta the leader is a wider range of services on GE, Siemens, Toshiba and Philips equipment. In addition to service programs, our demand services include: equipment relocations, magnet ramp/shim, coldhead and magnet services, an extensive parts repair department, applications and service training. Don’t forget to ask us about Z-LINK — our remote diagnostics tool or become XR-29 compliant with our Z-Dose29.