GE HealthCare MAC 800
GE HealthCare · Model MAC 800
Compact and easy to carry, the MAC 800 weighs only 3kg with the battery and is designed with an integrated carrying handle. Lithium ion battery provides two hours of continuous operation or 250 standard patient reports. Fast battery recharge (about four hours) minimizes system downtime. Easy-to-use keypad with T9 SMS mobile phone keypad design and quickaccess function keys. Hospital-grade keypad allows for easy cleaning. 7-inch, high-resolution (800 x 480) color TFT screen. Digital onscreen preview lets you view your ECG prior to printing, saving paper and avoiding costly repeat exams. Tested replaceable accessories with multi-link lead wires, fixed lead wires, disposable electrodes and reusable electrodes. Marquette 12SL analysis program. Hookup Advisor™ informs clinicians if there is poor waveform quality during ECG recording. Acute Cardiac Ischemia Time-Intensive Predictive Instrument (ACI-TIPI) included in the Marquette 12SL predicta the probability of cardiac ischemia, as well as factoring in gender-specific criteria to help physicians more readily diagnose heart abnormalities in women. RR analysis* also is available to detect hidden patterns of underlying heart rate variability (HRV) and to measure cardiac RR intervals.
Key tips
- ·A no-signal/flatline alarm gets checked on the patient first, not the monitor - rule out a real clinical event before troubleshooting.
- ·Recalibrate NIBP against a reference manometer, not just a self-test pass.
- ·Reused patient cables (SpO2, ECG leads) are a common source of intermittent-fault complaints - swap the cable before the module.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Noisy ECG / lead-off
HighSymptoms: Baseline wander, muscle or AC noise, "lead fail", poor 12-lead quality.
Root cause: Poor skin prep, dried or lifting electrodes, or a worn patient cable / lead set.
Will not acquire or analyse
MediumSymptoms: Acquisition hangs, no interpretation, or a self-test failure.
Root cause: Acquisition-module fault or a software issue.
Printer / recorder fault
MediumSymptoms: No or faint report, paper jam, misregistered grid.
Root cause: Thermal print head, paper handling, or (older units) the stylus.
Battery / power fault
MediumSymptoms: Short battery run time, will not hold charge, will not power on.
Root cause: Aged battery pack.
Connectivity fault
LowSymptoms: ECGs will not transmit to the ECG-management system / EMR.
Root cause: Network / Wi-Fi / modem configuration or the communication module.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Patient cable / 10-lead set
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Acquisition module
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Thermal print head / paper
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
Battery pack
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Communication / modem module
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient cable / 10-lead set | Frequent wear item | $$ | Easy |
| Acquisition module | Major service part | $$$ | Moderate |
| Thermal print head / paper | Periodic replacement | $ | Fairly easy |
| Battery pack | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Communication / modem module | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Routine cable and lead-wire inspection for fraying/wear
- ·Battery conditioning cycle
- ·NIBP calibration check against a reference manometer
- ·ECG / SpO2 accuracy verification against a patient simulator
- ·Annual electrical safety test
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Noisy ECG
- Re-prep the skin and fit fresh electrodes.
- Secure the lead wires and route away from AC sources.
- Swap in a known-good patient cable / lead set.
- Check the acquisition-module connection.
- Confirm a clean 12-lead on a simulator.
Symptom: Will not print or transmit
- Check the paper and clean the print head.
- Print a test grid / pattern.
- Confirm the network / Wi-Fi / modem settings and send a test ECG.
- Reboot the cart.
- Escalate a persistent print or communication fault.
Technical Specs
- EKG/ECG Type
- Rest
- Height
- 120 mm
- Length
- 280 mm
- Weight
- 3 kg
- Image Display
- 7 in
- Width
- 330 mm
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- ICU / CCU
- Emergency Department
- OR / PACU
- General med-surg floors
- Step-down units
- Telemetry units
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