NxStage Medical Technical Services

Biomed Program

Our customers with large system pools can take the reins by authorizing factory trained Biomeds to order parts and make repairs on the system. A substantial up-front investment in training, tools and parts is required.

Benefits of Our Program

  • Learn to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment using your existing biomedical engineering staff
  • Faster service turnaround times on your equipment at a lower cost
  • Order and inventory replacement parts so you have them on hand when needed
  • 24 hour access to our Technical Support team to assist with troubleshooting service issues
  • Access to our Service Depot Engineering professionals for more in depth technical support
  • Service manual included with the training class fee at no additional charge
  • Certificate of completion validates your Biomed’s capabilities

One week of training covers resolution for approximately 80% of equipment repairs and 95% of common repairs. Any maintenance, repair or service on the equipment that is not covered by the training course may only be currently performed by NxStage personnel either on-site or at our Service Depot in accordance with the terms of our Fee for Service Program.

Attendee Requirements

  • At least 12 months biomedical engineering experience, preferably on dialysis equipment
  • Biomed employment certification
  • Recommended for customers with 10+ systems
  • Appropriate infrastructure to order and inventory spare parts
  • Purchase proprietary biomed tool kit after completion of training

This one-week training class takes place at NxStage headquarters in Lawrence, MA and follows the below curriculum.

  • Company Overview
  • Introduction to NxStage System One
  • Biomed Program Overview
  • Installation
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Calibration
  • Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance Procedures
  • Skills Testing & Certification

Biomed Program Schedule

  • March 4th-8th
  • April 8th-12th
  • June 10th-14th
  • August 12th-16th
  • October 7th-11th
  • December 2nd-6th