Soma Tech Intl

03/06/2026

The Axia SB4 Imaging Table is a four-movement imaging table designed for use with mobile X-ray systems and C-arms during minimally invasive procedures. Its cantilever “diving board” design and H-style base provide excellent C-arm clearance across the full table length. With a wide 24-inch tabletop, 500-lb patient capacity, and a facial cut-out for prone procedures, the Axia SB4 supports both patient comfort and procedural efficiency.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.somatechnology.com/pain-management-tables/axia-sb4?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=axia_sb4

03/04/2026

Hoy en la estación de trabajo, trabajamos en un Philips Avalon FM50, un sistema crítico de monitoreo fetal que brinda datos precisos sobre el paciente. Algunas de las reparaciones comunes para este modelo incluyen:

🖨️ Reemplazo del conjunto de grabación para mantener registros precisos
⚡ Servicio de la fuente de poder para garantizar un funcionamiento estable
🔌 Reemplazo de cables de transductor para mantener la transmisión de señales confiable

En esta unidad en particular, se reemplazó el cabezal de impresión térmico para restaurar la funcionalidad de impresión.

03/04/2026

Today on the workbench, we worked on a Philips Avalon FM50, a critical fetal monitoring system used to provide accurate patient data. Some of our common repairs for this model include:

🖨️ Recorder assembly replacement to maintain accurate record keeping
⚡ Power supply servicing to ensure consistent operation
🔌 Transducer cable replacement to maintain reliable signal transmission

For this specific unit, the thermal printhead was replaced to restore proper printing functionality.

02/27/2026

Refurbished medical equipment isn't just a budget option anymore. Hospitals are choosing it for compliance reasons, and sustainability targets. Here’s a breakdown of what's the trends to follow this year.
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Hospitals are no longer choosing refurbished medical equipment solely to cut costs. AI retrofits, record surgical volumes, new FDA compliance requirements, and ESG reporting mandates have made certified pre-owned equipment a strategic procurement decision.

02/25/2026

Today on the workbench, we had a Stryker SDC4K Information Management System, an essential platform for capturing and managing surgical imaging. Some of our common repairs for this system include:

💾 HDD or SSD replacement to maintain reliable data storage
🔌 I/O port servicing to ensure proper connectivity
🌬️ Fan replacement to support optimal cooling and system performance

For this specific unit, we replaced the fan and installed a new HDD to ensure dependable operation and long-term reliability.

02/20/2026

The GE AMX 4 Plus is a battery-operated portable analog X-ray system designed for mobile radiographic exams. It delivers up to 50 exposures per charge and features microprocessor-based operator controls with status message display. Dual-drive motors, oversized casters, ergonomic handswitch controls, and a compact manual collimator with built-in SID button support use in ICU, ER, OR, pediatrics, neonatal, and orthopedic settings.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/amx-4-plus

02/18/2026

This week on the bench, we’re upgrading a LIFEPAK 15 by installing a 12-lead ECG module. With this new capability, the device can capture a more comprehensive view of the heart’s electrical activity, helping clinicians identify cardiac events more quickly and accurately. Additionally, it enhances diagnostic insight in both pre-hospital and hospital settings, supporting quicker clinical decisions when every second counts.

02/12/2026

The GE MAC 2000 is a 12-channel electrocardiograph with one-touch operation and approximately 10-second ECG acquisition. It features a 7-inch color display and stores up to 200 ECG readings internally. Data can be exported in PDF and XML formats with wireless connectivity options. Supports A4 or US letter thermal paper and includes the Marquette 12L ECG analysis program.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/ge-2000

02/11/2026

This week on the bench, we have a couple of GE vital sign monitor stands. At this stage, the focus is cosmetic refurbishment. Our team is repairing surface imperfections, refinishing panels, and replacing damaged parts to restore a clean, professional appearance. This step ensures each unit not only functions as expected, but also looks the part in a clinical setting.

02/06/2026

The Medtronic Bio-Console 560 is a centrifugal perfusion system that controls and monitors BPX-80 and Affinity CP blood pumps. It includes a pump speed controller with an LED touch display, a TX50 adult flow transducer, and a 540T external drive motor with an adjustable arm assembly.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/bio-console-560

02/04/2026

Today on the bench, we were conducting maintenance on a Sterrad NX. This sterilizer, unlike its steam counterparts, utilizes hydrogen peroxide combined with gas plasma to sterilize the equipment.

The main reason you would use this type of sterilizer is to sterilize delicate equipment that could be damaged by high temperatures. Some of these delicate instruments include endoscopes, cameras, and batteries.

For this reason continuos maintenance is important to keep delicate equipment sterilized and ready to use.

01/30/2026

❄️ Winter in New England.