How Schurter has responded to Coronavirus

The new Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 keeps the world in suspense. It spreads at an unprecedented speed and exhibits treacherous characteristics. Schurter has prioritised and ramped up the production of its components and input systems, which are used in medical devices.

A national state of emergency has been declared almost everywhere, public life has been paralysed. The damage to national economies runs into the trillions.

Systemically relevant

Thanks to decades of experience in manufacturing as a supplier to the medical technology industry, Schurter was able to avert the lockdown of numerous of its own production facilities. System-relevant operations, which include Schurter production plants, were closed in very few countries. As a result, and thanks to a high degree of flexibility, Schurter was able to increase its capacity for medical technology.

Applications

It quickly became evident that the global capacity for respirators would most likely not be sufficient in the event of an unrestrained outbreak of the virus. Analysis systems for blood samples are also of vital importance for assessing the crisis situation. These too were not available in sufficient numbers. In these areas Schurter worked closely with manufacturers of such devices and supplies components for simple and safe operation of these medical devices.

Human Machine Interfaces

Respirators must be operated by qualified specialists. To ensure that they remain operable, they must meet high standards. The input systems must be adapted to the abilities, demands and characteristics of the users and the tasks to be performed. Priority should be given to the following points: intuitive operation by means of a few, clearly recognisable input options; clear feedback from the interface that input has been correctly recognised; logical menu structure based on human thinking; presentation of information in accordance with human receptivity.

V-Lock Cord Retention

Sometimes all it takes is a little mishap. Out of carelessness, you pull on the wrong cable and the plug is already out. This applies to the surgical operating theatre, and all life-supporting and life-monitoring systems.