Provision of Single use Pressure Catheters

Tender description

The Authority has a requirement for the provision of single use pressure catheters as part of a dynamic intercompartment pressure testing capability the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Stanford Hall (SH). As part of the Tender process the Tenderer will be required to supply 5 examples of their products for review to ensure they are practical in integrating to the system for the testing method. The key user requirements of the product are  Standard medical sensitivity of 5 μV/V/mmHg  Working length 120cm  Tip size 3.5F  Body size 2.3F  Tip configuration straight  Guide catheter compatibility 5F  Record pressure signals directly at source, with 1 pressure sensor  Used for <24hrs  Shaft material nylon  No time delay  Accurate dP/dt  Require no fluid filled lines  No motion artefact  Do not require correction for barometric pressure as the catheter lumen is vented to atmosphere  Minimally invasive  120 Catheters are required for 60 patients per year The requirement also includes: a. An annual inspection and regular preventative maintenance visits b. All orders to be received by DMRC SH within 14 days of the order being submitted. c. Provision of comprehensive user manuals and practical guides electronically to aid correct usage of ancillaries. d. User training must be provided upon installation for staff to a familiarisation and advanced standard. QUALITY STANDARDS The Tenderer shall ensure that the system must be CE marked to comply with all EU and UK current safety guidelines. The Authority has determined the level of risk at N/A (Reference: RAR- 180486120) as defined in DEF Stan 05-138. In order to do business with the MOD you must have the cyber security controls required as shown above.