As the vibrant hues of autumn paint the Canadian landscape, our team at TRH Services is bustling with activity, ensuring that medical equipment across the country is primed for optimal performance. Fall is not only a time for cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes; it’s also a crucial season for maintaining and servicing medical equipment. In this blog post, we take a journey through the provinces, sharing our commitment to serving customers nationwide and underscoring the importance of preventative maintenance in the healthcare sector.
A Nationwide Endeavor:
From the Atlantic shores of Newfoundland and Labrador to the Pacific waves of British Columbia, our team has been on the move, diligently serving medical facilities in every province. We take pride in being a part of the healthcare ecosystem that keeps Canadians safe and healthy. Our mission goes beyond fixing what’s broken; it’s about ensuring that the tools healthcare professionals rely on are in peak condition, ready to deliver the highest quality of care.
The Importance of Preventative Maintenance:
Preventative maintenance is the heartbeat of our service philosophy. Rather than waiting for issues to arise, we believe in taking proactive measures to prevent downtime and ensure the longevity of medical equipment. As the crisp fall air settles in, it serves as a reminder to assess and maintain crucial devices such as diagnostic equipment, patient monitors, and life-saving machines.
Here are a few reasons why preventative maintenance is essential:
Reliability:
Regular maintenance enhances the reliability of medical equipment. Knowing that equipment is well-maintained fosters confidence among healthcare providers and ensures that they can rely on their tools in critical situations.
Cost Savings:
Preventative maintenance is a cost-effective strategy in the long run. Addressing potential issues before they become major problems reduces the need for expensive repairs or, in worst-case scenarios, replacements.
Patient Safety:
The health and safety of patients are paramount. Well-maintained equipment minimizes the risk of malfunctions or errors, contributing to a safer healthcare environment for both patients and providers.
Regulatory Compliance:
Adhering to maintenance schedules and standards is crucial for regulatory compliance in the healthcare industry. Regular inspections and maintenance ensure that facilities meet and exceed the necessary requirements.
Extended Lifespan:
Just as the fall season brings renewal, preventative maintenance extends the lifespan of medical equipment. By taking care of devices, healthcare facilities can maximize their investment and avoid premature obsolescence.
Conclusion:
As we traverse the diverse landscapes of Canada during this beautiful fall season, our commitment to serving healthcare providers remains unwavering. Through preventative maintenance, we aim to contribute to the seamless operation of medical facilities, ensuring that healthcare professionals have the tools they need to make a difference in the lives of their patients. In every province, from coast to coast, TRH Services stands ready to embrace the challenges of fall and keep the heartbeat of Canadian healthcare strong and steady.
| Short list of equipment tested in September |
| Air Mattress Hill-Rom – 9P-052020 |
| Air Mattress Joerns Healthcare Inc. – Arise LAL |
| Air Mattress Joerns Healthcare Inc. – dermafloat APL |
| Air Mattress Joerns Healthcare Inc. – ES2 |
| Anesthetic Gas Machine Datex-Ohmeda – Aisys CS2 (1011-9050-000) |
| Anesthetic Gas Machine GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Inc. – CS2 |
| Anesthetic Gas Machine Heinen + Löwenstein GmbH & Co. KG – LEON plus |
| Anesthetic Gas Machine Ohmeda – Excel 110 ANSI |
| Arm Restraint Machine N/A – N/A |
| Autoclave Midmark Corporation – M11-020 |
| Autoclave Midmark Corporation – M11-022 |
| Autoclave Midmark Corporation – M11-Ultraclave |
| Autoclave Tuttnauer – EZ11 Plus |
| Bladder Scanner CUBEscan – BioCon-700 |
| Blood Pressure Unit BpTRU Medical Devices – BPM-100 |
| Blood Pressure Unit Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd. – BP7100CAN |
| Blood Pressure Unit Physio logic – Manual |
| Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Manual |
| Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – proBP 3400 |
| Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Tycos |
| Blood Pressure Unit BpTRU Medical Devices – BPM-100 |
| Blood Pressure Unit Gamma – Gamma GP |
| Blood Pressure Unit Heine Germany – Gamma G7 |
| Blood Pressure Unit Heine Germany – Wall |
| Blood Pressure Unit Medline industries Inc. – MDS4001Plus |
| Blood Pressure Unit Omron Healthcare Inc. – BP7350CAN |
| Blood Pressure Unit Omron Healthcare Inc. – HEM-907XL |
| Blood Pressure Unit Tyco Healthcare Group LP – Floor Model |
| Blood Pressure Unit Tyco Healthcare Group LP – Hand Held |
| Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – 5098-27 |
| Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Hand Held |
| Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Manual |
| Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – ProBP 2400 |
| Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – ProBP 3400 |
| Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – ProBP 3400 Series |
| Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Shock Resistant |
| Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Tycos |
| Building Maintenance N/A – N/A |
| Centrifuge VWR International – 97011-432 |
| Centrifuge – Refrigerated Hettich International – Universal 320 R |
| Chiropractic Table Williams Healthcare Systems – 55 |
| Chiropractic Table Williams Healthcare Zenith II – 440 |
| Chiropractic Table Williams Healthcare Zenith II – Zenith 440 |
| Chiropractic Table Williams Healthcare Zenith II – Zenith 460 |
| Defibrillator Philips Healthcare – Heartstart MRx |
| Defibrillator Zoll Medical Corporation – AED Plus |
| Defibrillator Zoll Medical Corporation – R Series |
| Defibrillator – AED Philips Healthcare – Heart Start HS1 (M5066A |
| Defibrillator – AED Zoll Medical Corporation – AED 3 |
| Dental Drill Control Unit Forest – N/A |
| Doppler Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd., – FD3 |
| Doppler Summit Doppler Systems – L250 |
| Doppler – Fetal Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd., – FD1 |
| Doppler – Fetal Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd., – FD1+ |
| Doppler – Fetal Nicolet Vascular Inc. – ELITE MOD 100 |
| Doppler – Fetal Summit Doppler Systems – L250 |
| Electrocardiograph GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Inc. – MAC 2000 |
| Electrocardiograph Nihon Kohden Corporated – ECG-1250A |
| Exercise Bike Monark – 827 E |
| fence N/A – n/a |
| Flow Meter – Oxygen AMICO Corporation – FMO-15I |
| Flow Meter – Oxygen Inovo Inc. – CGA 870 50 PSI |
| Flow Meter – Oxygen Medline – HCS8715M |
| Flow Meter – Oxygen Precision Medical – 168715D |
| Flow Meter – Oxygen Western Enterprises – OPA-820 |
| Gas Regulator – Air Western Enterprises – M1-346-P |
| Hospital Bed MC Healthcare Products – QD7000 |
| Hospital Bed Span America – Encore (MC9RW) |
| Hospital Bed Span America – Encore(MC9RWB) |
| Hospital Bed Span America – MC9RW (Encore) |
| Hospital Bed Span America – QD1000MLF |
| Incubator Benchmark Scientific – H2200-HC |
| Incubator VWR – INCU-Line |
| Infant Warmer GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Inc. – Panda Warmer |
| Infusion Pump Baxter Healthcare Corporation – Colleague CXE Single |
| Infusion Pump Baxter Healthcare Corporation – NovumIQ |
| Infusion Pump – Anesthetic Smiths Medical PM INC. – Medfusion 3500 |
| Infusion Pump – Enteral Feed Covidien – Kangaroo ePump |
| Infusion Pump – Feeding Kendall™ – ePump |
| Infusion Pump – General Alaris Medical Systems – 8100DXEN91177 |
| Infusion Pump – General B. Braun Medical Inc. – Infusomat Space |
| Infusion Pump – General Baxter Healthcare Corporation – Sigma Spectrum |
| Infusion Pump – General Leading Edge – Conntrol-V 1035I |
| Infusion Pump – General Q Core Medical LTD – 15031-000-001 |
| Infusion Pump – General Q Core Medical LTD – 15032-000-001 |
| Infusion Pump – Mobile Systems Manager Alaris Medical Systems – 8015 |
| Infusion Pump – Pain Smiths Medical PM INC. – CADD-Solis 2110 |
| Injection System Guerbet – Illumena |
| Injection System Guerbet – Optistar Elite |
| Interferential / Ultrasound Unit Chattanooga Group – 2738 |
| Interferential / Ultrasound Unit Chattanooga Group – 2772MC |
| Interferential / Ultrasound Unit Excel Tech Ltd. – EX-UL3 |
| Interferential Unit Excel Tech Ltd. – MU-3 |
| Light Source Welch Allyn – 44200 |
| Light Source Welch Allyn – GS EXAM LIGHT IV |
| Medical Gas System – Outlet AMICO Corporation – O2 |
| Microscope Global – M 800CF |
| Microscope Seiler Instrument – VarioFocus 200-350 |
| Miscellaneous N/A – N/A |
| Mobile Cart HumanScale – TouchPointT7 |
| Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Smith & Nephew Medical Limited – Renasys Touch |
| Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Smith & Nephew Medical Limited – Renasys Touch (66802134) |
| Neuromuscular Stimulator Biomedical Design Instruments, Inc. – Biostim INF |
| Neuromuscular Stimulator ITO Co., Ltd. – ES-130 |
| Nitrous Gas Delivery System Accutron Inc. – Digital Ultra |
| Nitrous Gas Delivery System Matrx Medical Inc – MDM |
| Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Cross Canada – 71900 |
| Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Heine Germany – mini 3000 |
| Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – 13010 |
| Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – 23810 |
| Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – 60300 |
| Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – 71050-C |
| Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – 767 |
| Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – 767 Series |
| Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – GS 777 |
| Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – GS 777 Series |
| Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – GS777 |
| Patient Monitor Edan – M3 |
| Patient Monitor Edan – M3A |
| Patient Monitor Edan Instruments Inc. – iM50 |
| Patient Monitor Edan Instruments Inc. – M3 |
| Patient Monitor Welch Allyn – 42NTB |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / Printer / SPO2 Criticare Systems Inc. – 506N3 |
| Patient Monitor – Agent / ECG / NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Edan Instruments Inc. – M50 |
| Patient Monitor – CO2 / ECG / NIBP / SPO2 / Resp Mindray Co. LTD. – Passport 8 (6104F-PA00001) |
| Patient Monitor – ECG / NIBP / SPO2 Philips Healthcare – MX450 WALL MOUNT |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP Edan Instruments Inc. – M3A |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP Welch Allyn – Pro BP 3400 Series |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP Welch Allyn – ProBP 3400 |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / Printer / SPO2 Criticare Systems Inc. – 506DXNP2 |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / Printer / SPO2 Edan Instruments Inc. – M3 |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 Edan Instruments Inc. – M3 |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 Edan Instruments Inc. – M3A |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 Philips Healthcare – SureSigns VS2+ |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 Welch Allyn – 42M0B |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 Welch Allyn – Spot Vital Signs |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Printer Mindray Co. LTD. – VS 8 |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Edan Instruments Inc. – M3A |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn – Vital Signs 4400 |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn – 42MTB |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn – 42NTB |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn – 6000 Series #64 NTXX |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn – 6000 Series #64NTxx |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn – 6000 Series 64 NTXX |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn – 6000 Series 64MTXX |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn – Connex Spot Monitor |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn – Connex Vital Signs |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn – Spot Vital Signs |
| Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn – Spot Vital Signs 4400 |
| Physical Control Simulator Power Training Machine – N/A |
| Pulley System Athena Manufacturing & Design Inc. – Wall |
| Pulley System Scandinavian Mobility – N/A |
| Pulse Oximeter Coviden – PM10N |
| Pulse Oximeter Covidien – PM10N |
| Pulse Oximeter Drive Medical – MQ3000 |
| Pulse Oximeter Guangdong Biolight Meditech Co.,Ltd. – M700 |
| Pulse Oximeter Medline – Softtouch |
| Pulse Oximeter Nonin Medical Inc – 8500 |
| Pulse Oximeter Smiths Medical PM INC. – WW1000EN |
| Recumbent Bike NuStep Inc. – TRS4000 |
| Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Danby – DAR017A3BSLDB-6 |
| Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Danby – DAR033A6WDB |
| Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Danby – DAR044A4WDD |
| Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Koolatron – KBC88W |
| Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Panasonic – MPR-514-PA |
| Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Panasonic – SR-L6111W-PA |
| Refrigerator (2°C – 8°C) Accucold Labs – ARG6PV |
| Refrigerator (2-8°C) American BioTech Supply – Med Fridge |
| Refrigerator (2-8°C) Liebherr – Mediline |
| Scale – Adult Health-O-Meter – 160KL |
| Scale – Adult Health-O-Meter – 450KL |
| Scale – Adult Health-O-Meter – 500KL |
| Scale – Adult Health-O-Meter – 597KL |
| Scale – Infant Health-O-Meter – 553KL |
| Scale – Infant SOEHNLE – 8320 |
| Scale – Sling Chatillon Force Measurement Systems – IN-12 |
| Scale – Wheel Chair Detecto – MV1 |
| Shower Chair Active Aid – 285 |
| Shower Chair Alenti – CDB81XX |
| Shower Chair Aquatec – 1603032 |
| Shower Chair Arjo Instrument AB Eslov Sweden – Carendo |
| Shower Chair Arjo Instrument AB Eslov Sweden – Carino |
| Shower Chair ArjoHuntleigh AB – BOC1003-01 |
| Shower Chair Broda – Cs385 V2 22″ |
| Shower Chair Broda – CS385V2 22″ |
| Shower Chair drive – NRS185007 |
| Shower Chair Ezee Life – 180 |
| Shower Chair Ezee Life – 185 |
| shower chair Ezee Life – 190 |
| Shower Chair Ezee Life – 195 |
| Shower Chair Invacare Corporation – N/A |
| Shower Chair N/A – N/A |
| Shower Chair Rebotec – MPU |
| Shower Chair Rebotec – Pheonix |
| Stethoscope 3M Healthcare – Classic 2 |
| Stethoscope 3M Healthcare – Infant |
| Stethoscope 3M Healthcare – Littmann |
| Stethoscope 3M Healthcare – Littmann Classic II SE |
| Stethoscope 3M Healthcare – Littmann Classic III |
| Stethoscope 3M Healthcare – Littmann Infant |
| Stethoscope 3M Healthcare – Littmann Select |
| Stethoscope 3M Healthcare – N/A |
| Stethoscope Allen Bradley – Baby |
| Stethoscope N/A – N/A |
| Stethoscope Welch Allyn – Spectrum |
| Suction Unit Contemporary Products Inc. – 6260 |
| Suction Unit Contemporary Products Inc. – 6260 Aspirator |
| Suction Unit DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC – 7305P-D |
| Suction Unit DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC – 7314P-D |
| Suction Unit Dirve Medical – Heavy Duty Suction Machine |
| Suction Unit Drive Medical – 18600 |
| Suction Unit Drive Medical – Heavy Duty Suction Machine |
| Suction Unit Gomco – G180 |
| Suction Unit Invacare Corporation – IRC1135 |
| Suction Unit Laerdal Medical As – 88006101 |
| Suction Unit Laerdal Medical As – LCSU 4 |
| Suction Unit Laerdal Medical As – LCSU 4 (880006101) |
| Suction Unit Laerdal Medical As – LCSU4 |
| Suction Unit Medical Industries – 601 |
| Suction Unit Schuco Inc – S330A |
| Suction Unit Schuco Inc – S430A |
| Temperature Monitor Pharmacold – S-80 |
| Temperature Monitor Traceable – 10048-644 |
| Temperature Monitor VWR International – 21800-076 |
| Temperature Monitor Welch Allyn – 690 THERMOMETER |
| TENS Unit Intensity – TWIN STIM 3 |
| TENS Unit StimTec – StimTec NEO |
| Thermometer Kaz Canada Inc. – V966CA |
| Thermometer Welch Allyn – 690 |
| Thermometer Welch Allyn – 76751 |
| Thermometer – Infrared Medsource – HTD8813C |
| Thermometer – Oral Kaz Canada Inc. – V912CA |
| Thermometer – Oral Welch Allyn – 01690-000 (SureTemp Plus) |
| Thermometer – Oral Welch Allyn – 690 |
| Thermometer – Oral Welch Allyn – 690 Thermometer |
| Thermometer – Tympanic Welch Allyn – PRO 4000 (6021) |
| Thermometer – Tympanic Welch Allyn – PRO 6000 |
| Thermometer – Tympanic Welch Allyn – Thermoscan PRO4000 |
| Thermometer – Tympanic Welch Allyn – Thermoscan PRO6000 |
| Treatment Bed Everyway Foundation – EU25 |
| Treatment Bed Medi Plinth LTD. – 11713-605 |
| Treatment Bed N/A – N/A |
| Treatment Bed Seers Medical Limited – ST3566-115T-EPFS |
| Treatment Chair Elran – n/a |
| Treatment Table Chattanooga Group – MONTANE #3521 |
| Ultrasound Machine – Therapeutic BTL Industries Inc – BTL-4000 Premium |
| Ultrasound Machine – Therapeutic Chattanooga Group – Intelect TranSport (2782) |
| Ultrasound Machine – Therapeutic Mettler Electronics Corporation – Sonicator 740 |
| Vacuum Pump System Air Techniques Inc. – MMC |
| Vaporizer – Sevoflurane Datex-Ohmeda – Aladin 2 (1100-9032-000) |
| Vaporizer – Sevoflurane Intermed Penlon – Sigma Delta |
| Waste Management System SolmeteX – HG5-001 |
| Water Filter with Shut-off Air Techniques Inc. – 53150 |
| Wax Bath Thermal Electric Company – PB-104 |
| Wax Bath Whitehall Manufacturing Inc – PB-104 |
| Weight Lifting Equipment N/A – Pull up / Dip machine |