Electronic bounce in health care...

[shives007]

OK, this isn't really paintball related, and propably of no interest to anyone.

It seems that paintball isn't the only place where electronic bounce is an issue. This problem is a little more serious than a penalty or a bonus ball.

http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2006/safety06.htm#Alaris

Alaris SE Infusion Pumps

Audience: Healthcare administrators, risk managers, and healthcare professionals
[Posted 08/29/2006] FDA and Alaris Products notified healthcare professionals of a recall of defective infusion pumps due to a design defect called "key bounce" that may cause potential over-infusion of medications and result in an infusion rate at least 10 times the intended infusion rate. Infusion pumps are electronic devices intended for controlled delivery of intravenous solutions and medications to patients. Key bounce occurs when a number pressed once on the pump registers twice and not detected during programming verification. The products included in this recall (model numbers 7130,7131, 7230, and 7231) are distributed by Cardinal Health Care 303 Inc. The manufacturer provided recommendations to pump users on steps they can take to minimize key entry errors until the problem can be corrected. Healthcare facilities can continue to use pumps in their possession, guided by the company's instructions.

[August 28, 2006 - Press Release - FDA]
[August 15, 2006 - Recall Letter - Alaris Products]

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Shives

[Tool-of-death]

OK, this isn't really paintball related, and propably of no interest to anyone.

It seems that paintball isn't the only place where electronic bounce is an issue. This problem is a little more serious than a penalty or a bonus ball.

http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2006/safety06.htm#Alaris

Alaris SE Infusion Pumps

Audience: Healthcare administrators, risk managers, and healthcare professionals
[Posted 08/29/2006] FDA and Alaris Products notified healthcare professionals of a recall of defective infusion pumps due to a design defect called "key bounce" that may cause potential over-infusion of medications and result in an infusion rate at least 10 times the intended infusion rate. Infusion pumps are electronic devices intended for controlled delivery of intravenous solutions and medications to patients. Key bounce occurs when a number pressed once on the pump registers twice and not detected during programming verification. The products included in this recall (model numbers 7130,7131, 7230, and 7231) are distributed by Cardinal Health Care 303 Inc. The manufacturer provided recommendations to pump users on steps they can take to minimize key entry errors until the problem can be corrected. Healthcare facilities can continue to use pumps in their possession, guided by the company's instructions.

[August 28, 2006 - Press Release - FDA]
[August 15, 2006 - Recall Letter - Alaris Products]

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Shives

Whats the penalty for bounce again I cannot remember :P

[Ydna]

all electronics switches use a debouncing operation (or at least they should, if the designer knew anything), but I think in most other industries you can just program the debounce unnecessarially high and just leave it be. if you're pushing an elevator button for instance, ir doesn't really matter. In paintball we adjust it for maximum speed and response but it's not like that in most other applications.

[eNder159]

ydna ceases to amaze me with his info

[SeeK]

So when is Smart Parts going to sue them? :)