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a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute an Agreement with Brainlab, Inc. for Knee Surgery Navigation Equipment including Hardware, Software, Maintenance and Training at NMC for an amount not to exceed $204,411.86 for the period April 28, 2015 through April 27, 2020.
b. Approve the NMC Chief Executive Officer's recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification, limitations on liability, and limitations on damages provisions within the Agreement. (REVISED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute an Agreement with Brainlab, Inc. for Knee Surgery Navigation Equipment including Hardware, Software, Maintenance and Training at NMC for an amount not to exceed $204,411.86 for the period April 28, 2015 through April 27, 2020.
b. Approve the NMC Chief Executive Officer's recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification, limitations on liability, and limitations on damages provisions within the Agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Computer Assisted Orthopedic surgery (navigation) is being utilized for total knee replacements (TKR) across Monterey County. Using navigation allows higher accuracy in positioning the knee implants (replacement parts). Higher accuracy increases long term survival and functioning of the implants resulting in a better quality of life for patients.
It is necessary to purchase the equipment as the orthopedic surgeons prefer performing TKR's with the navigation system.
Equipment to be purchased includes the following:
* Navigation platform which includes the portable display cart and separate mobile camera cart allowing for flexible positioning of the camera.
* The Origin Data Management operating system which facilitates intelligent and automatic synchronization of data between platforms. (Allows PACS access).
* Knee Accessories whi...
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