Electrical safety in medical Group 2 locations continues to gain increasing attention worldwide. In operating rooms and intensive care units, where life-supporting equipment is connected to patients, reliable and continuously monitored electrical systems are essential for patient and staff safety.
For more than 45 years, PPO-Elektroniikka has specialised in insulation monitoring solutions for medical IT systems. Today, the fifth-generation MEV®-8 insulation monitoring system is used both in Finland and internationally, supporting hospitals in improving electrical safety through early fault detection, continuous monitoring and long-term reliability.
All MEV®-8 systems comply fully with applicable EU and international standards for medical IT systems, including IEC 60364-7-710, IEC 61557-8 and IEC 61557-9. Based on decades of practical hospital experience, PPO-Elektroniikka also recommends safety-enhancing features that go beyond minimum standards, supporting higher reliability, improved fault detection, and long-term operational safety.
Partner-driven international development
PPO-Elektroniikka operates internationally through a partner-driven model, working closely with experienced local distributors who understand both the technical requirements and the regional healthcare environments. While the global adoption of advanced medical electrical safety solutions takes time due to regulatory development, varying levels of awareness and technical expertise, progress is steadily being made.
Examples from active partner markets
Malaysia – BEC Engineering
Malaysia represents one of our longest-standing and most active international partnerships. Cooperation began already in 2019, during the final development phase of the MEV®-8 system. Since then, MEV®-8 systems have been delivered continuously. BEC Engineering brings strong technical expertise in healthcare electrical safety and a deep understanding of medical Group 2 environments.
India – Cape Electric Pvt Ltd
In India, our partner Cape Electric Pvt Ltd plays a vital role in promoting electrical safety awareness nationwide. In addition to representing the MEV®-8 system, they actively educate professionals, introduce international standards and participate in national events and training sessions. Their work contributes to the long-term improvement of hospital electrical safety nationwide.
Ukraine – LLC PKF Industrial Technologies
In Ukraine, our partner has continued its work under exceptionally challenging circumstances. Despite the ongoing situation, they have remained committed to improving electrical safety in critical medical locations, modernising ageing installations and supporting hospital infrastructure resilience. Their dedication and professionalism are followed with great respect.
Looking ahead
The international development of medical electrical safety is a gradual process, but awareness is growing, and best practices are increasingly shared across borders. PPO-Elektroniikka remains committed to supporting its partners with reliable technology, long lifecycle solutions and practical expertise gained through decades of hospital use.
We are pleased to announce that our next international article will be published in the IFHE Digest 2026 (at the end of December 2025), featuring perspectives from our partners in India and Ukraine. Published annually by the International Federation of Hospital Engineering (IFHE), the IFHE Digest provides a global platform for exchanging knowledge on hospital engineering and safety.
Through close cooperation with our partners, we continue to contribute to safer, more reliable and more sustainable hospital electrical infrastructures worldwide.
More information: Mr Timo Ohtonen, CEO, PPO-Elektroniikka Oy, Tel.+358 9 566 09210 or +358 400 420393 ( also WhatsApp)
