Device Evaluation Reports enable users and purchasers to be properly informed about safety, performance and user experience covering a wide range of medical devices. They include pathology tests and equipment, infusion pumps, neonatal incubators, patient monitors and recorders, defibrillators, anesthetic workstations and diagnostic imaging equipment.

There are two main types of Device Evaluation Reports:

Single Device Reports:
Usually in-depth, technical and helpful for purchasing or maintenance purposes. These reports are issued by NIAIC to HPSS Liaison Officers.

Multi-Device/Comparative Reports:
Provide comparative information about a range of device, and helpful for selection purposes. Multi-device reviews contain brief device summaries, comparing performance and price, and provide an overview to the market and the technology. NIAIC hold a library of these publications that are available to the HPSS for loan.

The full catalogue of Device Evaluation Publications is available on the Centre for Evidence Based Purchasing - NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency, Internet Site at http://www.pasa.nhs.uk/evaluation/publications/

NIAIC maintains a small stock of Single Device Evaluation Reports. HPSS staff requiring a report or wishing to borrow a Multi-Device Evaluation Report should contact us, stating the title and reference number of the report. Our contact details are:

Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre (NIAIC)
Health Estates Investment Group (HEIG)
Department of Health Social Services and Public Safety
Annex 6
Castle Buildings
Belfast BT4 3SQ

Tel: 02890 523704
Fax: 02890 523900
E-Mail : NIAIC@dhsspsni.gov.uk

Disability Equipment Assessment Reports

Disability Equipment Assessment Reports enable Health and Social Care professionals to be properly informed about safety, performance and user experience of disability equipment. They cover 8 categories of equipment depending on the type of equipment evaluated.

The full catalogue of Disability Equipment Assessment Reports is available on the Centre for Evidencee Based Purchasing - NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency, Internet Site at http://www.pasa.nhs.uk/evaluation/publications/

NIAIC maintains a small stock of Disability Equipment Assessment Reports. HPSS staff requiring a report should contact us, stating the title, reference number of the report. Our contact details are:

Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre (NIAIC)
Health Estates
Estate Policy Directorate
Stoney Road
Dundonald
Belfast BT16 1US

Tel: 02890 523704
Fax: 02890 523900
E-Mail: NIAIC@dhsspsni.gov.uk