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September Highlights & Essential Preventative Maintenance Tips

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A Look Back at September

September feels like a fresh start in Canada, kids head back to school, hospitals and clinics often ramp up projects after summer holidays, and the cooler air signals a shift into the last quarter of the year.

Fun Canadian fact: In Canada, September’s name is rooted in the Latin septem, meaning “seven,” because it was originally the seventh month of the Roman calendar.

At TRH Services, September is often a month of reviews and adjustments. As more facilities prepare for the busy season, we notice recurring maintenance issues worth highlighting to keep medical and wellness equipment running at its best.

Preventative Maintenance for Treatment Beds and Massage Tables

Treatment beds and massage tables take on heavy daily use, and wear can sneak up fast, especially on hinges, height-adjustment motors, and upholstery seams.

  • Inspect moving parts monthly for signs of stress or misalignment.

  • Keep mechanical joints clean and lightly lubricated to avoid unnecessary friction.

  • Test the lifting function under load to ensure smooth and stable movement.

  • Wipe down surfaces with approved cleaners to preserve upholstery and reduce cracking.

Routine maintenance minimizes unplanned downtime and extends the life of the equipment, something we emphasize to all our clinic partners.

Technician inspecting a medical treatment bed for wear and tear

Care for Dynamometers: Hand & Pinch Units

Hand and pinch dynamometers often get overlooked because they seem simple, but they rely on precise calibration and steady power sources.

  • Store them at room temperature and avoid excess humidity to protect sensitive sensors.

  • Check the device’s calibration schedule to ensure consistent readings for patient care.

  • Battery replacement: Always use the recommended batteries from the manufacturer. Replace them promptly if you notice dim displays or inconsistent performance—weak batteries can skew readings.

Close-up of hand dynamometer with batteries beside it

Keeping Patient Monitors Reliable

Patient monitors are critical for every healthcare setting. Alongside regular inspections for cables, leads, and alarms, battery management is essential:

  • Many monitors have primary (main) batteries that power the unit and secondary (backup) batteries that maintain memory or internal clock functions.

  • Replace both according to the manufacturer’s recommended intervals—waiting until they fail can risk data loss or device shutdown at the wrong time.

  • Keep terminals clean and ensure batteries are properly seated after every change.

These small steps keep monitors accurate and dependable, which directly supports patient safety.

Patient monitor screen with clear vital signs displayed

Moving Forward

As we transition from September into fall, reviewing these points can help clinics stay proactive. Routine preventative maintenance isn’t just about compliance—it’s about protecting the investments made in quality equipment and avoiding service interruptions during peak patient seasons.

Short List of Some Equipment we Tested in September 2025!
Air Compressor Sil-Air Compressors – 50DA
Anesthetic Gas Machine Datex-Ohmeda – Aisys CS2 (1011-9050-000)
Anesthetic Gas Machine GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Inc. – CS2
Anesthetic Gas Machine Mindray Co. LTD. – A5 (0631B-PA00021)
Arm Restraint Machine N/A – N/A
Autoclave Midmark Corporation – M11
Autoclave Midmark Corporation – M11-020
Autoclave Midmark Corporation – M11-022
Autoclave Midmark Corporation – M11-042
Autoclave Midmark Corporation – M9-022
Autoclave SciCan – Bravo 21V
Autoclave SciCan – G4-622301
Autoclave SciCan – STATCLAVE G4
Autoclave Tuttnauer – EZ11 Plus
Autoclave Tuttnauer – Labsci 15 L
Barrier N/A – N/A
Blood  Pressure Unit BIOS Diagnostics – BD201
Blood  Pressure Unit BpTRU Medical Devices – BPM-200
Blood  Pressure Unit Medline – Manual
Blood  Pressure Unit Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd. – HEM-7342T-CA
Blood  Pressure Unit Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd. – HEM-907XL
Blood  Pressure Unit Physio logic – Manual
Blood  Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Connex ProBP 3400
Blood  Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Wall Mount
Blood  Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Wall Mounted
Blood Glucose Meter ARA Pharmaceuticals Inc – 288340
Blood Glucose Meter Lifescan Inc. – OneTouch Verio Flex
Blood Glucose Meter Onetouch – Ultra 2
Blood Pressure Unit A&D Engineering Inc. – UA-651CN
Blood Pressure Unit ADC – Sphygmomanometer
Blood Pressure Unit AMICO Corporation – Wall Mount
Blood Pressure Unit Heine Germany – Gamma G5
Blood Pressure Unit Heine Germany – Gamma G7
Blood Pressure Unit Medline – Handheld
Blood Pressure Unit Medline industries Inc. – MDS3001Plus
Blood Pressure Unit Medline industries Inc. – MDS4001Plus
Blood Pressure Unit Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd. – BP7450CAN
Blood Pressure Unit Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd. – BP769CAN
Blood Pressure Unit Tyco Healthcare Group LP – Floor Model
Blood Pressure Unit Tycos – Hand
Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – 7670-01
Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – 7670-01S
Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – 7670-01S (Wall Mount)
Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – DS58
Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – DS-6601-300
Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Floor Model
Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Hand Held
Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Pro BP 3400 Series
Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – ProBP 3400
Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – ProBP 3400 Series
Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – ProBP(2400)
Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Wall Mounted
Building Maintenance N/A – N/A
Calibration Kit Schiller – FRED Calibration Kit
Centrifuge – Refrigerated Hettich International – Universal 320R
Centrifuge Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc – Medifuge
Chiropractic Table Elite Chiropractic Table – Chiro Table
Chiropractic Table Williams Healthcare Zenith II – Zenith 460
Computer Dell – Inspiron 27 5430 All-In-One
Defibrillator – AED Cardiac Science Corporation – POWERHEART AED G3
Defibrillator – AED Defibtech LLC – DDU-100E
Defibrillator – AED HeartSine Technologies, Ltd. – 350P
Defibrillator – AED Philips Healthcare – Heart Start HS1
Defibrillator – AED Schiller – FRED PA-1
Defibrillator – AED Zoll Medical Corporation – AED 3
Defibrillator – AED Zoll Medical Corporation – AED PLUS
Defibrillator – AED Zoll Medical Corporation – AEDPlus
Defibrillator Medtronic – Lifepak 20
Defibrillator Philips Healthcare – Heartstart MRx
Defibrillator Schiller – DEFIGARD Touch 7
Defibrillator Zoll Medical Corporation – AED Plus
Defibrillator Zoll Medical Corporation – M Series
Defibrillator Zoll Medical Corporation – R Series ALS
Dental Chair Dexta Corporation – MK9/330E-10
Docking Station Baxter Healthcare Corporation – 40700HUB
Doppler – Fetal Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd., – FD1
Doppler – Fetal Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd., – MD2
Doppler CareFusion Corp – Elite 200
Doppler Nicolet Vascular Inc. – Elite 200
Dynamometer Baseline – 12-0240
Dynamometer Baseline – Hand
Dynamometer Baseline – Pinch
Dynamometer Jamar – Hand
Dynamometer Jamar – Pinch
Electrocardiograph Burdick Corporation – ELI 280
Electrocardiograph GE Healthcare – MAC 2000
Electrocardiograph Mortara Instrument Inc – ELI 150 Rx
Electrocardiograph Mortara Instrument Inc – ELI 1XX Series 2
Electrocardiograph Welch Allyn – CP150
Electrocardiograph Welch Allyn – CP150A
Exam Light Welch Allyn – GS 300
Exam Light Welch Allyn – GS300
Exercise Bike Lamar Fitness – N/A
Fence N/A – N/A
Fence PTM Equipment – N/A
Flow Meter – Oxygen AMICO Corporation – FMO-15I-DH
Flow Meter – Oxygen Cramer Decker Medical, Inc. – AREG8715ME
Flow Meter – Oxygen Dynarex Corporation – 36352
Flow Meter – Oxygen Medline – HCS8715M
Flow Meter – Oxygen Medline – HCS8725M
Flow Meter – Oxygen Roscoe Medical, Inc. – RMI-15MINI
Flow Meter – Oxygen Western Enterprises – M1-870-15FG
Flow Meter – Oxygen Western Enterprises – OPA-820
Flow Meter – Oxygen Western Medica – OPA-820
Gas Regulator – Nitrous Oxide Harris Products Group – 3500626 (25-2CT50P-326)
Gas Regulator – Nitrous Oxide Harris Products Group – 702050326D
Gas Regulator – Oxygen Harris Products Group – 702050540D
Gas Regulator – Oxygen Western Enterprises – M2-540-P
Gas Regulator – Oxygen Western Medica – OPA-820
Gas Regulator – Oxygen Western Medical – M2-540-P
Height Measuring System Seca – 216 Stadiometer
Height Measuring System Seca GmbH – 216
Hydrocollator Chattanooga Group – E-1
Hydrocollator Chattanooga Group – M-2
Hydrocollator Whitehall Manufacturing Inc – T-12-M
Illuminator Cerus – INT100
Incubator VWR – INCU-Line
Infusion Pump – Enteral Feed Covidien – Kangaroo ePump
Infusion Pump – Feeding Cardinal Health – OMNI (385400/585400)
Infusion Pump – General Heska Corporation – Vet/IV 2.2 IPX1
Infusion Pump – Mobile Systems Manager Alaris Medical Systems – 8015
Infusion Pump – Syringe Smiths Medical ASD INC. – Medfusion 3500
Infusion Pump Baxter Healthcare Corporation – NovumIQ
Injection System Guerbet – Optistar Elite
Interferential / Ultrasound Unit Chattanooga Group – 2760
Interferential / Ultrasound Unit Dynatronics Corporation – D850 Plus
Interferential / Ultrasound Unit Dynatronics Corporation – D950 Plus
Interferential / Ultrasound Unit Zimmer Elektromedizin Corp. – Soleo Sono Stim
Interferential Unit BTL Industries Inc – BTL 4000 Smart
Interferential Unit Chattanooga Group – 2763
Interferential Unit Dynatronics Corporation – 525
Interferential Unit Excel Tech Ltd. – ISO-4
Interferential Unit ITO Co., Ltd. – ES-5200
Interferential Unit ITO Co., Ltd. – ES-5400
Interferential Unit Mettler Electronics Corporation – ME294
Interferential Unit Rich-Mar Corporation – Winner ST2
Light Source BFW – 2050
Mannequin N/A – Dragging
Medication Workstation Capsa Solutions – M38e (1975074)
Miscellaneous N/A – N/A
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Smith & Nephew Medical Limited – Renasys Touch
Nitrous Gas Delivery System Matrx Medical Inc – MDM
Nitrous Gas Delivery System Porter Instruments Co. – C3000
Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – 111-777-SM2WXX
Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – 71050-C
Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – 767 Series
Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – GS 777
Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – GS777
Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – N/A
Otoscope Welch Allyn – GS 777
Oxygen Analyzer BC Biomedical Laboratories Ltd. – OGX-1900-A
Patient Data Module – ECG / IBP / NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Philips Medical Systems – IntelliVue X3
Patient Data Module Mindray Co. LTD. – 115-030767-00
Patient Data Module Mindray Co. LTD. – 115-048924-00
Patient Data Module Mindray Co. LTD. – 115-069607-00
Patient Monitor –  ECG / NIBP / Printer / SPO2 Edan Instruments Inc. – iM60
Patient Monitor – Agent / ECG / NIBP / Printer / SPO2 Mindray Co. LTD. – Passport 8
Patient Monitor – CO2 / ECG / NIBP / SPO2  / RESP Datex-Ohmeda – Cardiocap 5
Patient Monitor – ECG / NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Edan Instruments Inc. – M50
Patient Monitor – NIBP / Printer / SPO2 Edan Instruments Inc. – M3
Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Hill-Rom – Spot Vital Signs 4400
Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn – 42NTB
Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn – 901058 (Connex Spot Monitor)
Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn – SPOT 42 MTS
Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn – SPOT VITAL SIGNS (42NTB)
Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 Edan Instruments Inc. – M3
Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 Welch Allyn – 42MOB
Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 Welch Allyn – 63NXXX
Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 Welch Allyn – CONNEX 6000 SERIES
Patient Monitor Edan – M3
Patient Monitor Edan – M3A
Patient Monitor Mindray Co. LTD. – ePM 10M (9204E-PA00005)
Patient Monitor Mindray Co. LTD. – ePM 10M (9204E-PA00007)
Patient Monitor Mindray Co. LTD. – ePM 12M (9203E-PA00028)
Patient Monitor Philips Medical Systems – MX450
Patient Monitor Welch Allyn – 42NTB
Patient Monitor Welch Allyn – 6000 Series
Patient Monitor Welch Allyn – Connex spot monitor
Patient Monitor Welch Allyn – Hillroom
Patient Monitor Welch Allyn – Spot Vital Signs
Patient Monitor Welch Allyn – Spot Vital signs 4400
Patient Warming Blanket 3M Healthcare – Bair Hugger (675)
Phacoemulsification Machines centurion vision systems – 6065753057
Phototherapy Philips Burton – UV502
Physical Control Simulator Power Training Machine – N/A
Pill crusher Manrex Limited – Powder Crush
Pulley System Athena Manufacturing & Design Inc. – Pulley System
Pulley System N/A – Pulley System
Pulse Oximeter American Diagnostic Corp. (ADC) – 2100CN
Pulse Oximeter Covidien – PM10N
Pulse Oximeter Life Brand – PO 30
Pulse Oximeter Medline – HCSM70S
Pulse Oximeter MICROTEK International – JKS50D
Pulse Oximeter Nellcor Puritan Bennett – NPB-40
Recumbent Bike NuStep Inc. – TRS4000
Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Danby – DAR044A4WDD
Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Igloo – FR1085-B
Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Panasonic – MPR-514-PA
Refrigerator (-70°C) Stirling Marathon Limited – SU105UE
Scale – Adult – Height Measuring System Health O meter Professional – 500KL
Scale – Adult Health O meter Professional – 2600KL
Scale – Adult Health O meter Professional – 402KL
Scale – Adult Health O meter Professional – 500KL
Scale – Adult Health-O-Meter – 160KL
Scale – Adult Health-O-Meter – 349KLX
Scale – Adult Health-O-Meter – 402KL
Scale – Adult Health-O-Meter – 450KL
Scale – Adult Health-O-Meter – 500KL
Scale – Adult Ozeri – ZB19
Scale – Adult Seca – 703
Scale – Adult Seca GmbH – 200KG / 440LB
Scale – Infant Health O meter Professional – 524KL
Scale – Infant Health O meter Professional – 553KL
Scale – Infant Health-O-Meter – 553KL
Scale – Infant Seca – 354
Scale – Infant Seca – 374
Scale – Infant Seca GmbH – 354
Scale – Lab Cole-Parmer Inc. – Symmetry
Scale – Pediatric Mom Med – N/A
Scale – Sling Chatillon Force Measurement Systems – IN-12
Scale – Sling Chatillon Force Measurement Systems – IN-I2
Scale – Wheel Chair Health O meter Professional – 2600KL
Scale – Wheel Chair Health-O-Meter – 2600KL
Scavenging System N/A – n/a
Scavenging System TRH Services – Mark V
Shower Chair Aquatec – 1603032
Shower Chair Aquatec – 1604019
Shower Chair Aquatec – 164019
Shower Chair Broda – CS385 V2 22″
shower chair Phoenix PU – N/A
Stairs PTM Equipment – N/A
Suction Unit Allied Healthcare Products Inc. – 3040
Suction Unit DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC – 7305P-D
Suction Unit Drive Medical – Heavy Duty Suction Machine
Suction Unit Laerdal Medical As – LCSU 4
Suction Unit Laerdal Medical As – LCSU4
Suction Unit Schuco Inc – S330A
Suction Unit Schuco Inc – S430A
Temperature Monitor – Temperature Probe Sensaphone – FGD0107NIST
Temperature Monitor – Temperature Probe VWR – 10048-644
Temperature Monitor – Temperature Probe VWR – 12777-838
Temperature Monitor – Temperature Probe VWR – N/A
Temperature Monitor Berlinger & Co. AG – Fridge-tag 2 L
Temperature Monitor BIOS Diagnostics – -50 to +70
Temperature Monitor BIOS Diagnostics – -50°C – +70°C
Temperature Monitor Control Company – 94460-92
Temperature Monitor Elpro – Libero
Temperature Monitor Elpro – Libero CL
Temperature Monitor Fisher Scientific – Traceable
Temperature Monitor Pharmacold – S-80
Temperature Monitor SensorPush – HT.W
Temperature Monitor Testo SE & Co. – 176T2
Temperature Monitor Traceable – 10048-644
Temperature Monitor Traceable – Fisherbrand
Temperature Monitor VWR – 12777-838
Temperature Monitor VWR – Traceable
TENS Unit BioMedical Life Systems Inc. – QST
TENS Unit DJO France S.A.S. – Compex SP8.0
Thermometer – Infrared Berrcom – JXB-178
Thermometer – Infrared Medsource – MS-131002
Thermometer – Infrared MedSource International LLC – HTD8813C
Thermometer – Oral Coviden – SMF0812-002
Thermometer – Oral Kaz Canada Inc. – V912CA
Thermometer – Oral KAZ USA Inc. – V912CA
Thermometer – Oral Medline industries Inc. – MDS9950
Thermometer – Oral Welch Allyn – 01690-000
Thermometer – Oral Welch Allyn – SureTemp Plus (01690-000)
Thermometer – Tympanic B. Braun Medical Inc. – Thermoscan Pro 6000
Thermometer – Tympanic Braun Kronberg – THERMOSCAN
Thermometer – Tympanic Welch Allyn – Braun Thermoscan Pro 6000
Thermometer – Tympanic Welch Allyn – PRO 6000
Thermometer Welch Allyn – 690
Thermometer Welch Allyn – Sure Temp
Traction Machine Chattanooga Group – TX 4759
Traction Table Chattanooga Group – TRE-24
Treatment Bed Kor Innovations Inc – EL2000
Treatment Bed Lemi – PODO 5
Treatment Bed Linet – Multicare X
Treatment Bed Midmark Corporation – 204-011
Treatment Bed Midmark Corporation – 225-002
Treatment Bed N/A – N/A
Treatment Bed Nor-Am Patient Care Products Ltd. – Multi-Flex
Treatment Bed Oakworks – Proluxe
Treatment Bed Ortho Canada – S03524-EsF5S30
Treatment Bed Plinth Medical – 2000
Treatment Bed Seers Medical Limited – ST3566
Treatment Bed Seers Medical Limited – ST3566-115T-EPFS
Treatment Bed Seers Medical Limited – ST3566-TMO-1WF
Treatment Bed Seers Medical Limited – ST3566-TMO-EPFS
Treatment Bed Seers Medical Limited – ST4562-LNK-1WF
Treatment Bed Vammalan – 205E
Treatment Table Chattanooga Group – MONTANE #3521
Treatment Table Chattanooga Group – TRE-DH3
Treatment Table Medelco Inc – omniplinth
Treatment Table Midmark Corporation – 204-012
Treatment Table Midmark Corporation – 222-016
Ultrasonic Cleaner L&R Manufacturing Company – Q310
Ultrasound Machine – Diagnostic BK Medical – BK 3000
Ultrasound Machine – Therapeutic BTL Industries Inc – BTL-4000 SMART
Ultrasound Machine – Therapeutic Chattanooga Group – 2782
UPS Tripp Lite – n/a
UPS Tripp Lite – SMART1500LT
Vacuum Pump Medela Canada Inc. – Vario 18
Vacuum Pump System Class 1 Inc. – OLC300-R120X3
Vacuum Regulator AMICO Corporation – SRA-CHID-DH
Vaginal Specula – Charging Base Welch Allyn – 901070
Vaporizer – Sevoflurane Datex-Ohmeda – Aladin 2 (1100-9032-000)
Vaporizer – Sevoflurane Datex-Ohmeda – Tec 7
Ventilator Philips Medical Systems – Trilogy EV300 (CA2200X12B)
Vision Scanner Titmus – Titmus V4
Wall Diagnostic System Welch Allyn – 76751
Washer Disinfectors Meiko Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG – Topline 20
Washer Disinfectors Meiko Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG – Topline 30
Water Filter with Shut-off Air Techniques Inc. – 53150
Wax Bath WR Medical Electronics Co. – THERABATH

Short List of some cities we visited in September 2025!
Arnprior, Ontario
Barrie, ON
Barrie, Ontario
Brampton, Ontario
Brandon, Manitoba
Brantford, Ontario
Breslau, Ontario
Brockville, ON
Burlington, Ontario
Calgary, AB
Calgary, Alberta
Cambridge, Ontario
Chatham, Ontario
Chetek, Wisconsin
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Edmonton, AB
Estevan, Saskatchewan
Fenay Bridge, Huddersfield
Georgetown, Ontario
Goderich, Ontario
Guelph, ON
Guelph, Ontario
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Hamilton, Ontario
Hanover, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario
Kitchener, Ontario
Langley, BC
Lethbridge, Alberta
Listowel, Ontario
London, ON
London, Ontario
Milton, Ontario
Mission, BC
Missisauga, Ontario
Mississauga, ON
Mississauga, Ontario
Moncton, New Brunswick
N/A, Ontario
Newmarket, Ontario
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC
North York, Ontario
Oakville, Ontario
Opaskwayak, Manitoba
Oshawa, Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario
Parry Sound, Ontario
Peterborough, Ontario
Pointe-Claire, Quebec
Regina, SK
Richmond, BC
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Scarborough, ON
Scarborough, Ontario
St. Catherines, Ontario
St. Thomas, Ontario
Stoney Creek, Ontario
Stratford, Ontario
Surrey, BC
Toronto, ON
Toronto, Ontario
Vancouver, BC
Waterloo , Ontario
Whitby, Ontario
Windsor, Ontario
Wingham, Ontario
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Woodstock, Ontario
Zurich, ON