In Almaty, following an unscheduled inspection conducted by the Department of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, gross violations of legislation in the field of ensuring measurement uniformity were identified in the activities of the State Communal Enterprise on the Right of Economic Management "Central City Clinical Hospital".
The inspection revealed that until February 11, 2026, 106 patient monitoring modules were in operation at the medical institution without undergoing mandatory procedures. The equipment was used without type approval or metrological certification, was not registered in the state register, and had not undergone mandatory verification. Furthermore, these devices were used in the process of providing medical care.
These modules are intended for monitoring patients' vital signs - heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation level (SpO₂), electrocardiogram (ECG), and body temperature. The use of such equipment without confirmation of measurement accuracy directly impacts clinical decision-making and creates risks to patient safety.
During the inspection, violations of the requirements of Articles 17 and 19 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Ensuring Measurement Uniformity" were identified in the activities of the medical organization. The established facts are confirmed by the inspection materials.
Based on the results of the supervisory measures, a mandatory order was issued to eliminate the identified violations. The operation of the equipment must be brought into full compliance with legal requirements.
For the committed violations, the institution was held administratively liable under Article 419 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses. The fine amounted to 600 MCI (2,595,000 tenge) and was paid in the prescribed manner.
The Department emphasizes that compliance with requirements in the field of metrological control is mandatory and directly related to ensuring patient safety. Any deviations from established norms are unacceptable.