The Marsden I-300 Adaptor is the manufacturer-approved mains power supply for Marsden scales fitted with the I-300 indicator model, enabling fixed-location mains operation in NHS hospitals, care homes and outpatient departments where continuous indicator availability throughout the clinical day is required. As the manufacturer-specified component for the I-300 indicator, it delivers the correct electrical specification required to maintain Class III weighing accuracy and MHRA medical device compliance across all scale models fitted with this indicator.
For clinical settings where an I-300-fitted scale serves as a primary weighing point and scale downtime directly affects patient care workflows, stocking the I-300 Adaptor as a spare component in the clinical equipment inventory is a straightforward operational resilience measure.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Compatible Indicator | Marsden I-300 |
| Operation Mode | Mains power supply |
| Specification | Matched to I-300 indicator electrical requirements |
| Clinical Benefit | Continuous mains operation, eliminates battery dependency |
| Compliance | Maintains Class III accuracy and MHRA device compliance |
MHRA medical device guidance and NHS equipment management policy both support the use of manufacturer-specified replacement components for Class III Approved clinical devices, as non-specified components may compromise the device's certified performance characteristics. The I-300 Adaptor is the correct Marsden-specified component for I-300-fitted scales and maintains the device's NAWI Directive Class III certification throughout mains-powered operation. CQC Regulation 17 (Good Governance) expects regulated providers to maintain clinical equipment in proper working order using appropriate components: the I-300 Adaptor is the component that satisfies this requirement for I-300-indicator scales.
What happens if a non-specified third-party adaptor is used with an I-300 indicator?
Using a non-specified adaptor risks delivering incorrect voltage or current to the I-300 indicator, which can affect the indicator's electronic performance, reduce measurement accuracy, shorten component life or, in cases of significant specification mismatch, damage the indicator electronics permanently. From a compliance perspective, operating a Class III scale with a non-manufacturer-specified power supply may affect the scale's MHRA status and could invalidate the scale's Class III certification for clinical diagnostic purposes if the adaptor-related issue is identified during a service inspection or MHRA audit.
How can I confirm that the I-300 Adaptor is the correct one for my specific Marsden scale?
The I-300 indicator model number should be visible on the indicator housing itself. Cross-referencing this against the I-300 Adaptor specification confirms compatibility. If the indicator label is worn or the indicator model is unclear, Marsden's technical support team can confirm the correct adaptor specification for any scale in their service database using the scale's serial number, which is found on the data plate attached to the scale platform or frame.
Part of our Class III approved Medical Scales and Measuring range. Medical scale accessories ensure accurate calibration and optimal performance of clinical weighing equipment across care settings.