Structured information on the device
User and evironment
| Who is the intended user? | Technician |
|---|---|
| Is training required in addition to the expected skill level of the intended user? | No |
| Is any maintenance or calibration required by the user at the time of use? | Yes |
| Where will the technology be used? | rural settings, urban settings, outdoors, indoors, primary level (health post, health center), secondary level (general hospital), tertiary level (specialist hospital) |
Health technology specifications
| Dimensions (mm3) | 450 mm x 450 mm x 2000 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 150 kg |
| Does it require the use of consumables? For example, disposable batteries, disposable electrodes, etc. | Yes. X-ray film |
| Estimated life time | 8 Years |
| Estimated shelf life | 1 Years |
| Can it have a telemedicine or eHealth application? | Yes |
| Does it use any kind of software? | Yes |
| If yes, please describe the software, whether it is open source or proprietary, its use and/or license fee, etc. (10-70 words). | The GUNDUA-HLANGANISA proprietary software is tailored to the African demographic, it uses image processing technologies on chest x-ray images to identify COVID 19 infected patients. GUNDUA-HLANGANISA proprietary software is available as a desktop software or cloud hosted software. The revenue model is a annual subscription fee for each user/client. |
| If yes, can the software be customized for local use? Please explain (10-70 words). Include languages available. | The GUNDUA-HLANGANISA software is based on a trained convolutional neural network. The ability to localise the software depends on access to quality local data. We have used a combination of public and proprietary quality local data. Furthermore, the software can be used in the diagnosis and analysis of other pulmonary infections post COVID19, for any local outbreak. |
| Is it portable? | Portable |
| Type of use | Long term use |
| Does the technology require maintenance? |
Yes Type: verification of functions- movement, X-ray production, image acquisition, interior cleaning, and electrical and mechanical tests Frequency: once a year Can it be done on-site / home / community?: Yes |
| If yes, who should provide maintenance? | Biomedical engineering staff and/or service contract with the manufacturer or third-party organization |
| Energy requirements |
Continuous power supply Voltage required: 0 V |
| Facility requirements |
appropriate shielding; imaging workstations or x-ray viewboxes, capable of operating and being stored continuously in ambient temperature of 0 to 50 deg C and relative humidity of 15 to 90% |