Control form: Calibration and function check of measuring equipment
Daily and periodic checks so you never use equipment you cannot trust
Use this schedule for daily and periodic inspection of medical equipment such as ECG, EEG and audiometry devices. The schedule supports the requirements in MDR (EU) 2017/745 and IEC 60601 that equipment must always be safe and correctly calibrated.
§Daily check (before first patient)
- 01Is the calibration label date valid (not exceeded)?
- 02Did the apparatus pass its self-test at startup without error message?
- 03Are cables, electrodes and accessories without visible damage or wear?
- 04Is the device's screen, case and plug clean and intact?
| Equipment. | Last calibration | Next calibration | Responsible | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECG machine, examination room 1. | 01-03-2026 | 01-03-2027 | Biomedical engineering department | OK |
| EEG device, neurophysiological lab. | 15-01-2026 | 15-01-2027 | Biomedical engineering department | OK |
| Audiometer, sound booth 2 |
§In case of error or exceeded calibration
- 01Immediately remove the equipment from service — do not use it for patient examinations.
- 02Mark the equipment clearly as 'out of service'.
- 03Report the error to the biomedical department or the responsible person according to department instructions.
- 04Document the incident, including date and description of the error.
§Periodic control
Beyond daily inspection, the medical technology department or an external service provider periodically carries out calibration and service according to the manufacturer's instructions and MDR's requirements for equipment in use, typically annually. Your task is to ensure this inspection actually takes place by keeping the schedule updated and flagging equipment approaching its inspection date.