External Input Module

External Input Module (NUMI2A)

In today’s hospitals the number of medical equipment connected to a patient bed is increasing. The Ascom Multiple Medical Alarm (MMA) module provides for the simple integration and connection of up to four separate medical devices into an Ascom teleCARE IP nurse call system.

The External Input Module (item number NUMI2A-HE) is, in combination with the Medical Device Cable (NUMDC-H), specific Room Controller (NIRC4) software, and corridor lights (NICL4) software, intended to interface with primary medical devices equipped with dry contact relay closure circuits in order to provide automated, reliable, near real-time visual indication of alarm conditions to corridor lamps in the telecare IP nurse call system (class IIb).

Interfacing medical devices

The External Input Module (NUMI2A-HE) is a single switch module with two SafeConnect sockets to connect medical and non-medical equipment. Medical alarm inputs for the distribution of alarms from third party medical devices as infusion pumps, ventilators or other life supporting systems.

Patient safety first

To support staff in always attending to the most urgent alarm first, the External Input Module indicates the type of alarm and the level of priority of each alarm. Also, medical alarms can only be reset at the medical device ensuring that staff cannot remotely delete an alarm by mistake.

Confidence in connection

When a medical device is connected, the module signals a secure and functioning connection, and the device alarm functionality can always be confirmed with a test feature.

Tackling alarm fatigue

The connection to the Ascom teleCARE IP nurse call system ensures that all medical alarms are sent to staff with the appropriate competences. A medical device can be disconnected without producing an accidental or unwanted alarm by using the intentional disconnect function which also indicates when the device can be safely disconnected. The MMA module has been designed to conform to the MDD (Medical Device Directive) and other applicable regulations in EU/EFTA.