Amersfoort, Netherlands, November 6, 2006
Ergotron, the global leader in computer and video display mounting equipment, is pleased to announce that the international powered StyleView cart is certified in compliance with the European Medical Device Directive 93-42-1 EEC (specifically EN 60601-1) making it the first and only certified powered point-of-care cart available in the region. EN 60601-1 is an international medical electrical equipment standard, which ensures the highest level staff and patient safety. The product, which is currently shipping, has the CE mark issued by TÜV, guaranteeing compliance with European standards.
The StyleView Cart—a computer workstation designed to bring mobile, easily adjustable data entry to the point-of-care for nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals—is the only point-of-care cart in Europe that is completely certified. The power system is fully integrated in the StyleView Cart, making it truly mobile with several hours of autonomy. With Ergotron’s unique Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), a standard component of the power system, the user can continue working on the mounted PC or notebook while the battery is being charged at the same rate as when the attached systems are off. There is virtually no down-time in using the equipment mounted on the cart.
“This certification gives Ergotron an enormous competitive advantage over other medical cart vendors in Europe,” explained John van der Veld, Vice President, EMEA Business Unit for Ergotron. “With the certified power system, we have the ability to leverage the success we have seen with StyleView Carts in North America and build momentum for powered StyleView Carts in Europe.”
The StyleView Cart will be on display at the Medica tradeshow in Düsseldorf, Germany, November 15–18, 2006, hall 14, booth C04. For more information on the StyleView Cart and to learn more about Ergotron’s other products, e-mail info.eu@ergotron.com.
About Ergotron
Founded in 1982 by VESA FDMI standard author and visionary Harry Sweere, Ergotron’s products have been improving the human interface with digital displays for over 20 years. Our history of innovation and passion for differentiation is evidenced in over 35 patents and our growing portfolio of beautifully designed mounting products for computer monitors, notebooks, and large flat panel displays and TVs that are as easy to use as they are to mount.
Constant Force (CF™) lift-and-pivot motion technology in wall and desk mount arms, stands, mobile carts, pivots and vertical lifts require less effort to achieve more motion, improving the user’s experience when viewing any digital display for work or entertainment. Ergotron is a global company with sales efforts headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Amersfoort, the Netherlands, and Singapore. For more information on Ergotron or our products, please visit www.ergotron.com or call Ergotron Europe at +31 (0)33-45 45 600.