Preventive Maintenance
4 min readPreventive maintenance (PM) is scheduled servicing performed before a problem occurs, rather than repairs made after equipment fails. For diagnostic and monitoring devices, this typically includes calibration checks, sensor and cable inspection, cleaning, firmware updates, and verification against manufacturer specifications.
Skipping PM doesn't just risk breakdowns, it can also affect the accuracy of clinical readings over time, which matters for devices used in diagnosis and patient monitoring. Many manufacturers set recommended PM intervals precisely because gradual drift in sensors or components can go unnoticed without regular checks.
A consistent PM schedule also tends to be more cost-effective than reactive repairs, since small issues are caught and corrected before they lead to component failure or downtime.
ICare Life offers preventive maintenance programs for the equipment we distribute, with service intervals recommended by each manufacturer and documented visit reports for your compliance records.
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