EMI Shielding Products
- Custom Gasket Fabrication
- Connector Gaskets
- Bonded O Ring
- Custom Gaskets
- Conduct-O-Knit Knitted Wire Mesh
- Conduct-O-Seal Combo Gasket
- Conduct-O-Elastomer
- Conduct-O-Seal Oriented Wire in Silicone Gasket Material
- Conduct-O-Mesh Tape
- Conduct-O-Foam
- Conduct-O-Bond
- Optical Filters For Electronic Displays
- Shielded Vent Panels
- ESC Board Level Shielding
- 300 Series
How EMI Negatively Effects Life Saving Medical Equipment
The Importance of Shielding EMI
Electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference can negatively affect medical devices, particularly those sensitive to electromagnetic radiation. For this reason, these devices must be equipped with materials effective in shielding EMI. Some examples of how EMI and RFI can negatively affect medical devices include:
- Interference with device operation: EMI and RFI can disrupt the normal operation of medical devices, leading to errors or malfunctions. For example, electromagnetic radiation could interfere with the signal from a device's sensors or control system, causing it to give inaccurate readings or malfunction.
- Disruption of communication: EMI and RFI can also disrupt the communication between medical devices and other systems, such as patient monitoring systems or electronic health records. This can lead to errors or data transfer delays and negatively impact patient care.
- Risk to patient safety: In some cases, EMI and RFI can pose an immediate threat to patient safety. For example, electromagnetic radiation could interfere with the operation of a pacemaker or other device critical to a patient's health, leading to severe consequences.
EMI and RFI can have significant adverse effects on medical devices, and it is vital to mitigate these risks to ensure their safety and effectiveness. This may involve using EMI shielding materials, implementing proper grounding and shielding techniques, and following guidelines for using electronic devices in medical settings.
EMI can affect various medical devices, and the devices most prone to failure due to EMI may depend on the specific characteristics and vulnerabilities of the devices. Some common types of medical equipment that may be prone to failure due to EMI include:
- Pacemakers and other implantable medical devices: EMI can interfere with the signals from these devices, leading to errors or malfunctions.
- Monitoring and diagnostic equipment: EMI can disrupt the operation of these devices, leading to inaccuracies or malfunctions.
Surgical and medical imaging equipment: EMI can interfere with the operation of these devices, leading to errors or malfunctions that can impact patient care.