GE HealthCare has launched the ReadyFix fleet management solution in the United States, introducing a remote system designed to help healthcare providers maintain medical device uptime and continuity of patient care. The ReadyFix fleet management solution integrates with GE HealthCare’s MAC VU360 resting ECG workstations, enabling real-time data access for remote device diagnostics and repair to support consistent cardiac care.
Hospitals typically manage between 10 and 15 connected devices per bed, placing heavy demands on biomedical engineering teams responsible for maintaining thousands of devices. Workforce pressures are growing, with more than half of biomedical engineers reporting excessive workloads and a widening gap between technician demand and available graduates. By enabling remote monitoring, configuration and troubleshooting, the ReadyFix fleet management solution aims to reduce operational strain while improving device reliability.
“Remote fleet management tools provide us with the clarity, structure and real-time insights needed to stay ahead of equipment issues and maintain a high standard of reliability across the hospital,” said Tony Williams, Director of Biomedical Engineering at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola. “These tools elevate the way our biomedical engineering team supports patient care equipment.”
ReadyFix is the newest addition to GE HealthCare’s DeviceReady line of remote fleet management solutions. With standardized settings, software updates can be pushed on a schedule or triggered immediately to all departments. ReadyFix also offers reliable transmission of ECG tracings for teams to spend less time fixing problems and more time improving patient care.
“As healthcare systems continue to adopt more complex and connected devices, the need for more efficient fleet management solutions has never been greater,” said Neal Sandy, Head of Product Strategy and Management for Patient Care Solutions, GE HealthCare. “The introduction of ReadyFix represents a significant step forward in connected care management, launching first with MAC VU360 and designed with the intent to be compatible with additional devices and care areas in the future.”