NEWS 24 April 2026
Analysing the shock resistance of medical devices
Medical devices are often mounted on mobile trolleys and must survive shocks during transport, handling and everyday use, such as the sudden impact when a wheel hits a doorstep – a shocking encounter.
Standards specify representative shock loads, but translating these into robust, non-overdesigned structures remains challenging. This Mikroniek article compares four practical approaches for shock resistance: buffer-spring sizing, shock-response spectrum (SRS) methods, dynamic FEM simulations and physical testing. It closes with design tips to avoid amplification, estimate fragility, and reduce test-failure risk. (Image source: Demcon)
