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CASE STUDY

Silex is a Validated NHS Supplier of Wireless Bridge Solutions

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Silex Technology's bridge solutions have been implemented in an NHS trust in the southwest of the UK, securely and reliably connecting ultrasound and other medical and non-medical devices to the hospital infrastructure within the publicly funded National Health Service (NHS) system of the United Kingdom.

 

The Challenge

  • Medical equipment needs to communicate with EPR Software
  • Original medical equipment Wi-Fi does not offer a reliable and stable connection
  • Original Wi-Fi is often outdated (security/Wi-Fi standards)
  • Cableless or free operating room

The Solution

  • Retrofit existing equipment with secure, reliable, and fast Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Avoid significant costs associated with MDR re-certification of the medical device (e.g., exchange or update the integrated Wi-Fi / USB stick)
  • Flexible external plug-and-play solution accommodating state-of-the-art security standards
  • Easy to install and maintain
  • IT has full control of the wireless client
  • Powered by medical device USB port

Important Security Features

  • Enterprise Security 802.1x / Certification-based authentication
  • WPA2 / WPA3 data encryption - model dependent
  • MAC address binding of the end device to the bridge, works only with the dedicated end device

For Stable  and Reliable Connections

  • Fast Roaming (802.1r) / No connection loss within the hospital infrastructure
  • Silex's integral "When It Absolutely Must Connect" high quality technology, designed and manufactured in Japan