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 Y2K Table

The table below places common pieces of equipment in the categories that we feel apply.  Do not rely on the table for the answer to Y2K compliance within your clinic.  You must do your own testing and checking.

1

Probably compliant and no upgrade required -- (simple devices)

2

Maybe okay or an acceptable workaround found

3

Probably complaint or upgrade availability likely.

4

Suspect or very likely non-compliant.  May require upgrade or replacement.  Upgrade may not exist.

 

 

1

2

3

4

Ordinary Phones (including rotary)

X

 

 

 

Phone Systems

 

X

X

 

Thermostats

X

 

 

 

Copiers

 

X

 

 

Typewriters

X

 

 

 

Laser, Dot Matrix and Ink Jet printers

X

 

 

 

Desk top computers built & software marketed prior to 1998

 

 

 

X

Desk top computers built & software marketed since 1997

 

 

X

 

FAX machines

 

X

X

 

Credit card processing (electronic) devices

 

 

X

 

Cassette Tape style answering machines

X

 

 

 

Digital answering machines

X

 

 

 

Digital voice mail systems

 

X

X

 

Microwave ovens, coffee makers and toaster ovens

X

 

 

 

Stereo equipement including radios, CD players and VCRs

 

X

 

 

Animal medical monitoring equipment

 

X

X

 

Anesthesia machines

X

 

 

 

Electronic scales

X

 

 

 

"Modern" autoclaves

 

X

 

 

"Cellular" phones

 

 

X

 

Standard electronic calculators / adding machines

X

 

 

 

Furnaces, Water Heaters, Heat Pumps, and Air Conditioners

X

 

 

 

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