FAQ answer
Is calibration mandatory?
Calibration requirements depend on equipment use, risk, manufacturer instructions, hospital policy, accreditation expectations and regulatory requirements. Hospitals usually maintain calibration records for applicable biomedical equipment.
This answer is written for hospitals, biomedical engineers, quality teams and procurement teams comparing calibration, testing, validation, electrical safety and audit documentation requirements. Final decisions should follow equipment risk, manufacturer guidance, customer policy and the current approved NABL scope where accreditation is requested.