BE-3405 – Medical Device Evaluation
Statistical Evaluation of
Multi-function Defibrillator Electrode Bench Test Results
(due on or before 10/28/18) |
Objectives:
- To properly analyze and compare defibrillator electrode performance measures from three different manufacturers.
- To evaluate electrode performance against prevailing IEC standards.
- To reinforce the use of the appropriate statistical tools and Minitab in the analysis of experimental data.
Requirements:
- Using the appropriate statistical tests and accompanying graphics, analyze the following measures of face-to-face electrode impedance in response to actual defibrillator-delivered current pulses. Specifically, answer the following:
- Are there any significant differences in impedance between manufacturers?
- Include some additional research on the clinical and technical implications of impedance.
- Are there any significant differences in impedance between pre- and post- pacing?
- Research and describe the effects that extended pacing could have on electrode performance.
- Are these data in agreement and compliance with IEC 60601-2-4, section 201.108.1.2? Show how you can properly compare, present, and explain.
AC Large Signal Impedance (ohms)
[as determined and described in IEC 60601-2-4, ed. 3.0, 2010-12] |
AED Pads |
Covidean |
Zoll |
Pre-pacing |
Post-pacing |
Pre-pacing |
Post-pacing |
Pre-pacing |
Post-pacing |
1.8 |
1.7 |
1.9 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.1 |
2.1 |
1.4 |
1.3 |
2.0 |
1.2 |
1.2 |
|
3.1 |
1.8 |
3.5 |
3.6 |
4.0 |
3.7 |
3.6 |
2.7 |
2.6 |
3.4 |
2.2 |
2.2 |
|
2.4
2.1
3.2
3.1
2.9
2.6
3.5
3.1
2.9
2.8
3.0
2.7 |
3.6
3.0
3.9
4.0
4.1
3.2
5.1
4.8
4.7
3.7
4.3
3.5 |
2.9
2.8
2.8
2.9
3.0
2.7
2.8
2.5
2.6
3.1
3.0
2.8 |
4.1
4.0
3.9
4.1
4.3
3.9
3.9
3.2
3.3
4.5
4.4
4.1 |
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