Table 5.
Comparison of the life cycle in medical devices in Korea and US.
| No | Name | PPS (Korea) | AHA (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CT | 10 | 7 |
| 2 | DNA sequencer | 10 | 7 |
| 3 | ECG, portable | 10 | 7 |
| 4 | MRI | 10 | 7 |
| 5 | Pure water system | 10 | 7 |
| 6 | Spectrophotometer | 11 | 8 |
| 7 | Ultrasound image system | 10 | 7 |
| 8 | Ventilator | 10 | 7 |
| 9 | Spectrometer, LC/MS | 10 | 8 |
| 10 | Analyzer, chemistry | 9 | 8 |
| 11 | X-ray system | 11 | 10 |
| 12 | Centrifuge, refrigerated | 8 | 8 |
| 13 | Defibrillator, W/MONITOR | 7 | 7 |
| 14 | Hemodialysis apparatus | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | HPLC | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Water bath | 10 | 10 |
| 17 | Anesthesia machine | 9 | 10 |
| 18 | Audiometer | 9 | 10 |
| 19 | Freezer, deep | 9 | 10 |
| 20 | Infusion pump | 9 | 10 |
| 21 | Stainer, auto | 9 | 10 |
| 22 | Electrosurgical unit | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | Sterilizer, steam | 10 | 12 |
| 24 | Microscope, binocular | 12 | 15 |
| 25 | Slit lamp | 8 | 12 |
| 26 | C.P.M KNEE | 9 | 15 |
| 27 | Surgical light | 9 | 15 |
| 28 | Heart-lung machine | - | 8 |
AHA, The American Hospital Association; PPS, Public Procurement Service.