What is BS 6859-1 - Mobile general operating tables specifications about?
BS 6859 is a European standard that discusses operating tables. BS 6859-1 is the first part of a multi-part series that outlines the requirements for mobile general operating tables with non-transferable tops of four or more sections.
Note: Mobile operating tables intended for use with special procedures and accessories to tables are outside the scope of BS 6859-1, except that dimension for accessory clamps has been specified to ensure interchangeability of accessories between tables.
Who is BS 6859-1 - Mobile general operating tables specifications for?
BS 6859-1 on mobile general operating tables specifications is useful for:
- Manufacturers of mobile general operating tables
- Test centres or any person involved in the testing of mobile general operating tables
- Design engineers
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS 6859-1 - Mobile general operating tables specifications?
The mobile general operating tables are used for special patient positioning during surgical procedures, and the operation, so that the surgeon has good access to the operating site.
BS 6859-1 assist you with dimensions, height, general requirements, table sidebars, dimensions of sidebar accessory clamps, radiographic requirements, finishes of exposed surfaces of table, mattress, marking, and information to be supplied by the manufacturer.
This assists in manufacturing durable and high quality mobile general operating tables.
BS 6859-1 also provides recommendations for the design of mobile general operating tables and the recommendations for radio-translucency of the tabletop that assists design engineers in designing efficient quality and standard mobile general operating tables specifications.
With obedience and compliance to BS 6859-1, you can enhance the efficacy of your mobile general operating tables and manufacture a standardized product that has global acceptance in the market. In addition, minimise hazards to operators and patients.