{"id":6895748055192,"title":"Mindray - Defibrillator - BeneHeart C1A (semi\/auto)","handle":"mindray-defibrillator-beneheart-c1a-semi-auto","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Adult, Pediatric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- AED only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e - n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Energy Settings (Joules)\u003c\/strong\u003e - 360J  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock Delivery Options - \u003c\/strong\u003eAdhesive pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eColor LCD\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- 200 times 360 J\/ 300 times 200J\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about this product\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mindray.com\/en\/product\/BeneHeart_D3.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee below for further details about the terms of this offer.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProduct Details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNon Technical and Terms\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInitial Delivery Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- varies by country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePricing Incoterm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- CIP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 18 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cost of installation, training and 18 months after sales service provided with CIP pricing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePricing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUS$744 - $977 depending on country. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTraining\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier shall provide in-person or on-line training adequate to meet the needs of all operators. Training shall be available in English, Spanish and French, and shall be available to users within two (2) weeks of equipment delivery. \u003cu\u003e(\u003c\/u\u003eCost of training quoted on when a Registration of Interest is received\u003cu\u003e).\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eManuals\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUser Manuals\u003c\/strong\u003e: Supplier shall provide at least one (1) user manual for each device purchased. Manuals shall provide guidance on the operation of all features of the purchased device, be provided in at a printed format, and be available in English, Spanish and French. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Manuals\u003c\/strong\u003e: Supplier shall provide at least one (1) service manual for each device purchased. Manuals shall provide at least, equipment schematics, parts summaries, preventive maintenance requirements, and troubleshooting guidance, be accessible in printed formats, and be available in English.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout \u0026amp; Contact\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\"\u003eMindray (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink BCX9 SCXW139326093\" href=\"http:\/\/www.masimo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun Underlined BCX9 SCXW139326093\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003ewww.mindray.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\"\u003e)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\"\u003eis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\"\u003ea global provider of medical devices and solutions including patient monitoring and life support, invitro diagnostics, and medical imaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eequipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\"\u003e. 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Audible and visual indicators alert the operator when\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe shock is charging,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe shock is ready for delivery, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe shock has been delivered to the patient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefibrillators typically have three modes of operation including external manual defibrillation, automated external defibrillation, noninvasive pacing (e.g., synchronized cardioversion). Trained clinicians can use the external manual defibrillation mode to determine the appropriate magnitude of the delivered shock and timing of delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomated external defibrillation provides less experienced operators guidance on\u003cbr\u003ehow to properly defibrillate a patient. 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360J  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock Delivery Options - \u003c\/strong\u003eAdhesive pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eColor LCD\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- 200 times 360 J\/ 300 times 200J\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about this product\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mindray.com\/en\/product\/BeneHeart_D3.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee below for further details about the terms of this offer.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProduct Details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNon Technical and Terms\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInitial Delivery Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- varies by country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePricing Incoterm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- CIP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 18 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cost of installation, training and 18 months after sales service provided with CIP pricing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePricing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUS$744 - $977 depending on country. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTraining\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier shall provide in-person or on-line training adequate to meet the needs of all operators. Training shall be available in English, Spanish and French, and shall be available to users within two (2) weeks of equipment delivery. \u003cu\u003e(\u003c\/u\u003eCost of training quoted on when a Registration of Interest is received\u003cu\u003e).\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eManuals\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUser Manuals\u003c\/strong\u003e: Supplier shall provide at least one (1) user manual for each device purchased. Manuals shall provide guidance on the operation of all features of the purchased device, be provided in at a printed format, and be available in English, Spanish and French. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Manuals\u003c\/strong\u003e: Supplier shall provide at least one (1) service manual for each device purchased. Manuals shall provide at least, equipment schematics, parts summaries, preventive maintenance requirements, and troubleshooting guidance, be accessible in printed formats, and be available in English.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout \u0026amp; Contact\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\"\u003eMindray (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink BCX9 SCXW139326093\" href=\"http:\/\/www.masimo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun Underlined BCX9 SCXW139326093\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003ewww.mindray.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\"\u003e)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\"\u003eis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\"\u003ea global provider of medical devices and solutions including patient monitoring and life support, invitro diagnostics, and medical imaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eequipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun BCX9 SCXW139326093\"\u003e. Mindray has one of the largest medical device manufacturing facilities in China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Defibrillators\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefibrillators deliver a high-voltage electrical shock to the heart in order to restore normal rhythm and contractile function in patients who are experiencing ventricular fibrillation (VF), ventricular tachycardia (VT), or other abnormal, shockable rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shock is created by discharging a large capacitor which is then delivered to the heart by placing either paddles or electrodes on the patient’s chest. Audible and visual indicators alert the operator when\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe shock is charging,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe shock is ready for delivery, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe shock has been delivered to the patient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefibrillators typically have three modes of operation including external manual defibrillation, automated external defibrillation, noninvasive pacing (e.g., synchronized cardioversion). Trained clinicians can use the external manual defibrillation mode to determine the appropriate magnitude of the delivered shock and timing of delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomated external defibrillation provides less experienced operators guidance on\u003cbr\u003ehow to properly defibrillate a patient. Synchronized cardioversion can correct certain arrhythmias by delivering a low energy shock when the defibrillator identifies the next R wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defibrillator’s ECG monitor display can be used to verify the presence of a shockable rhythm, assess the patient’s condition, and determine the effectiveness of treatment. ECG signals can be monitored using ECG electrodes as well as the defibrillator paddles and electrodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefibrillators can also be used as portable patient monitoring units and may be equipped with optional monitoring capabilities (SpO2, ETCO2, temperature, noninvasive blood pressure).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e"}

Mindray - Defibrillator - BeneHeart C1A (semi/auto)

Product Description

Technical

  • Intended Use - Adult, Pediatric
  • Functions - AED only
  • Monitoring parameters - n/a
  • Max Energy Settings (Joules) - 360J  
  • Shock Delivery Options - Adhesive pads
  • Display Color LCD
  • Battery - 200 times 360 J/ 300 times 200J

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Non Technical and Terms

  • Initial Delivery Time - varies by country
  • Pricing Incoterm - CIP
  • Warranty - 18 months
  • Note: Cost of installation, training and 18 months after sales service provided with CIP pricing

Pricing: 

US$744 - $977 depending on country. 

 

Training

Supplier shall provide in-person or on-line training adequate to meet the needs of all operators. Training shall be available in English, Spanish and French, and shall be available to users within two (2) weeks of equipment delivery. (Cost of training quoted on when a Registration of Interest is received).

Manuals

User Manuals: Supplier shall provide at least one (1) user manual for each device purchased. Manuals shall provide guidance on the operation of all features of the purchased device, be provided in at a printed format, and be available in English, Spanish and French. 

Service Manuals: Supplier shall provide at least one (1) service manual for each device purchased. Manuals shall provide at least, equipment schematics, parts summaries, preventive maintenance requirements, and troubleshooting guidance, be accessible in printed formats, and be available in English.  

Mindray (www.mindray.com) is a global provider of medical devices and solutions including patient monitoring and life support, invitro diagnostics, and medical imaging equipment. Mindray has one of the largest medical device manufacturing facilities in China.

Defibrillators deliver a high-voltage electrical shock to the heart in order to restore normal rhythm and contractile function in patients who are experiencing ventricular fibrillation (VF), ventricular tachycardia (VT), or other abnormal, shockable rhythms.

This shock is created by discharging a large capacitor which is then delivered to the heart by placing either paddles or electrodes on the patient’s chest. Audible and visual indicators alert the operator when

  • the shock is charging,
  • the shock is ready for delivery, and
  • the shock has been delivered to the patient.

Defibrillators typically have three modes of operation including external manual defibrillation, automated external defibrillation, noninvasive pacing (e.g., synchronized cardioversion). Trained clinicians can use the external manual defibrillation mode to determine the appropriate magnitude of the delivered shock and timing of delivery.

Automated external defibrillation provides less experienced operators guidance on
how to properly defibrillate a patient. Synchronized cardioversion can correct certain arrhythmias by delivering a low energy shock when the defibrillator identifies the next R wave.

The defibrillator’s ECG monitor display can be used to verify the presence of a shockable rhythm, assess the patient’s condition, and determine the effectiveness of treatment. ECG signals can be monitored using ECG electrodes as well as the defibrillator paddles and electrodes.

Defibrillators can also be used as portable patient monitoring units and may be equipped with optional monitoring capabilities (SpO2, ETCO2, temperature, noninvasive blood pressure).