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Estimation of the optimal maintenance frequency of medical devices: A monte carlo simulation approach

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Abstract

This paper aims to implement and validate a Monte Carlo-based algorithm to determine the optimal interval of preventive maintenance of medical devices. The optimization criterion used was that which maximizes the equipment’s achieved availability. The Monte Carlo algorithm was implemented and tested using maintenance data from infusion pumps, electrocardiographs, and ECG monitors from both primary and secondary data source of information. The performance of the algorithm behaved well; it had a 65-sec response time for 10,000 simulations. The accuracy of the calculations did not exceed 1%. In addition to that, the implementation of the Monte Carlo algorithm was able to determine the better availability curve for the interval of preventive maintenance “tuned” with the mean time to failure for each medical devices population type.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication7th Latin American Congress on Biomedical Engineering, CLAIB 2016
EditorsJohn Bustamante, Daniel A. Sierra, Isnardo Torres
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages9-12
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9789811040856
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event7th Latin American Congress on Biomedical Engineering, CLAIB 2016 - Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia
Duration: 26 Oct 201628 Oct 2016

Publication series

NameIFMBE Proceedings
Volume60
ISSN (Print)1680-0737

Conference

Conference7th Latin American Congress on Biomedical Engineering, CLAIB 2016
Country/TerritoryColombia
CityBucaramanga, Santander
Period26/10/1628/10/16

Keywords

  • Biomedical engineering
  • Component: Monte Carlo simulation
  • Maintenance optmization
  • Preventive maintenance frequency

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