出版社:Departamento de Engenharia de Produção e Sistemas
摘要:Medical radio frequency equipment (RFA) is used as a way of treating Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), HCC is the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. One treatment is the procedure using minimally invasive RFA equipment capable of extinguishing tumors in vital organs. Within this context, this article aims to present the informational design phase of a radiofrequency electrode. The reliability of medical equipment is one of the main attributes required by regulatory bodies of a health system, since the hospital environment has unique characteristics. Thus, a bibliographic review on reliability and Medical Equipment Design Process are made. Then, based on a design methodology, it was possible to identify the needs and requirements of the customers, the project requirements and then define the specifications - target of the medical equipment. The development of the radio frequency electrode is part of the Software of Intensive Ablation (SOFIA) project, of the Brasilia University (UnB), funded by the Health Ministry. The result of the informational design phase, that is, the specifications - target will serve as the basis for the following design phases.
关键词:Medical equipment; Reliability; Informational design; Radiofrequency electrode;;Equipamento médico; Confiabilidade; Projeto informacional; Eletrodo de alta frequência