Material Composition | High-traffic medical environments | Industry: Metal (Stainless Steel) Our Base: Durable Plastic (ISO 13485 compliant) ▲ (Lightweight) Our Advanced: Reinforced Plastic (ASTM F1295) ▲▲ (Withstands 10,000+ cycles) | Plastic reduces weight and simplifies cleaning; Advanced improves durability | Base may degrade faster than metal over prolonged use |
Button Functionality & Coding | Surgical procedures requiring quick switches | Industry: Basic two-button models without color coding Our Base: Dual-color coded buttons (Yellow=Cut, Blue=Coag) ▲ (Error reduction) Our Advanced: Same + tactile feedback ▲▲ (Precision) | Color coding minimizes errors; Advanced adds tactile feedback for accuracy | Limited to two functions (vs. multi-button models) |
Certifications & Compliance | International hospital procurement | Industry: ISO 13485, FDA Registration Our Base: FDA-registered, ISO 13485, EPR France/Germany ▲ (Global readiness) Our Advanced: Same + CE Marking ▲▲ (EU market access) | Meets global standards; Advanced adds CE certification for EU markets | Regional certifications may incur additional costs |
Safety Standards | Critical surgery environments | Industry: ISO 13485 Our Base: ISO 13485 compliant ▲ (Sterile operation) Our Advanced: ISO 13485 + ISO 14971 Risk Management ▲▲ (Comprehensive safety protocols) | Advanced ensures risk management compliance | Base lacks newer ISO 14971 risk management standards |
Shelf Life & Warranty | Long-term institutional use | Industry: 2-year shelf life, 1-year warranty Our Base: 3-year shelf life, 1-year warranty ▲ (Extended longevity) Our Advanced: 5-year shelf life, 2-year warranty ▲▲ (Longest in class) | Extended shelf life and warranty reduce replacement costs | Base warranty shorter than some competitors (2 years) |
Ergonomics & Design | Prolonged surgical use | Industry: Basic flat pedal design Our Base: Ergonomic foot-activated design ▲ (Reduces fatigue) Our Advanced: Adjustable ergonomic design ▲▲ (Customizable fit) | Reduces operator fatigue; Advanced accommodates diverse foot sizes | Base design may not suit all foot sizes |