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medical equipment.medical equipment.

Turn to HPCS for medical technology Turn to HPCS for medical technology insight to get the job doneinsight to get the job done

Online database of 450 types of devices, including CT scanners, infusion pumps, physiologic monitors, and more!

Side-by-side model specifications

Technology overviews

Customizable RFP template

Export the charts for use in a spreadsheet

Export manufacturer contact information

HPCS Hotline with personal assistance

Understand the TechnologyUnderstand the Technology

Keys specifications to consider before purchase are highlighted

Easy-to-read technology overviews cover

Principles of operation

Reported problems

Purchase considerations

ECRI Institute Recommended Specifications explain minimum performance requirements

Full-text searchable by device, manufacturer name, medical procedure, or model name

Links to product literature and cut sheets

Easily print and export reports, figures, and photos

Dynamic supplier lists from Sourcebase, ECRI’s online database of medical device manufacturers

In-depth ContentIn-depth Content

Compare the ModelsCompare the ModelsChoose which models to compare—and then see how they match up against our Recommended Specifications!

ECRI’s Institute’s“Key Specs”ECRI’s Institute’s“Key Specs”In-house experts have indicated these product specs are the most important

to review when considering a specific device

Get product literature, cut sheets, and photosGet product literature, cut sheets, and photos—all in one place !—all in one place !

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Product Product literatureliterature

Product Product cut sheetscut sheets

Search across all of ECRI Institute’s Search across all of ECRI Institute’s databases and publicationsdatabases and publications

Use HPCS Resources to Use HPCS Resources to Purchase Medical EquipmentPurchase Medical Equipment

Now that you’ve done your research, it’s time to make your purchasing decision

Request For Proposal (RFP) template tool

Customized comparison charts with export tools for model specs

Links to supplier contact information

Request For Proposal (RFP) TemplateRequest For Proposal (RFP) TemplateThe RFP template can be

customized to suit your needs.

• ECRI Institute gets you started with our Recommended Specifications included in the technical requirements section.

• Add your contact information just one time and it populates the whole document!

• Customize the RFP to suit your facility’s needs.

Supplier Contact InformationSupplier Contact Information

Supplier information includes links to e-mails and Web sites

Even if a company or sales office has changed names or been sold, our database keeps you updated

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Purchase Purchase Medical Equipment!Medical Equipment!

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Contact ECRI Institute: Linda WeirContact ECRI Institute: Linda WeirProduct ManagerProduct Manager

Healthcare Product Comparison SystemHealthcare Product Comparison SystemTelephone: +1 (610) 825-6000, ext. 5505Telephone: +1 (610) 825-6000, ext. 5505

Fax: +1 (610) 834-1275Fax: +1 (610) 834-1275E-mail: hpcs@ecri.orgE-mail: hpcs@ecri.org

Your annual HPCS subscription includes 10 user passwords and access to the Hotline to call, fax, or e-mail for report updates or clarifications.

HPCS is also available on CD-ROM. This collection of full-text searchable Adobe PDF files is updated quarterly and includes access to the Hotline.