Application of DMAIC method in maintenance of hemodialysis machine
Two-year maintenance records of Fresenius 4008 series hemodialysis machines were summarized.The main causes were analyzed for types of faults including flow alarm,water and air leakage,clogging,mechanical damage and etc.Some suggestions based on DMAIC method were proposed to optimize the maintenance precedure and enhance maintenance coverage and machine stability.References were provided for hemodialysis technician to allocate maintenance time effectively and find hidden fault at an early stage.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2025,46(1):78-82]