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Welcome October: A Look Back at September’s Successes and What’s Ahead

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As we welcome the crisp autumn air and the changes that October brings, we at TRH Services reflect on September’s exciting accomplishments and look forward to new opportunities on the horizon.

September Highlights: Sharing Expertise and Knowledge

This past month, our President, Tyler Hasenpflug, had the honour of completing a university lecture series on the importance of preventative maintenance for medical equipment. His insights focused on how regular maintenance extends the lifespan of critical devices and ensures they perform at peak efficiency, safeguarding patient outcomes. These lectures reinforced TRH Services’ ongoing commitment to education and professional development in the biomedical field.

The Importance of Preventative Maintenance

At TRH Services, we believe that preventative maintenance is the cornerstone of reliable medical equipment. One crucial area that often gets overlooked is the scavenging system in anesthesia setups. Scavenging systems are designed to capture excess anesthetic gases, protecting healthcare workers from exposure. Over time, these systems can degrade, reducing their efficiency. Routine inspection and maintenance are essential to ensure they function as intended, preventing potential health risks and keeping hospital environments safe.

Another essential aspect of our services is vaporizer testing for accuracy. Anesthesia vaporizers, which deliver precise amounts of anesthetic agents, must be tested regularly to ensure they are functioning correctly. Vaporizers that are not tested for accurately or are leaking can pose serious safety risks to both patients and staff. Regular testing and repairs are vital to ensure patient safety during surgical procedures.

Looking Forward to October

As we move into October, TRH Services prioritizes innovation, education, and excellent customer service. Whether through in-depth training, the latest in medical equipment technology, or responsive support, we are dedicated to helping our clients provide the best possible care to their patients.

Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, feel free to reach out if you need assistance with your medical equipment. Together, we can ensure safety and precision in every healthcare setting.

TRH Services – Your Partner in Biomedical Excellence

 

A brief summary of a couple of units we tested in September 2024
Air Compressor Sullair – 1800II 9 (SN1809/A/SUL/460/60/YD/WS)
Air Mattress Joerns Healthcare Inc. – Arise LAL
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
Arm Restraint Machine N/A – N/A
Autoclave Midmark Corporation – M11-020
Autoclave Midmark Corporation – M11-022
Autoclave Midmark Corporation – M11-042
Autoclave SciCan – Bravo 21V
Autoclave Tuttnauer Company Ltd. – 3870EA
Bladder Scanner CUBEscan – BioCon-700
Bladder Scanner CUBEscan – BioCon-900
Bladder Scanner Interson Corporation – GP 3.5
Bladder Scanner Interson Corporation – N/A
Bladder Scanner Verathon Inc. – BVI 3000
Blood  Pressure Unit BpTRU Medical Devices – BPM-200
Blood  Pressure Unit Medline – Manual
Blood  Pressure Unit Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd. – BP786CANN
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 Pro advantage – Hand Held
Blood  Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Manual
Blood  Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – proBP 3400
Blood  Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Tycos
Blood  Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Wall Mounted
Blood Pressure Unit A&D Engineering Inc. – UA-651CN
Blood Pressure Unit A&D Engineering Inc. – UA-767FAM
Blood Pressure Unit A&D Engineering Inc. – UA-787
Blood Pressure Unit Adotoday – Hand
Blood Pressure Unit AMG Medical Inc – Handheld
Blood Pressure Unit AMICO Corporation – Wall Mount
Blood Pressure Unit BpTRU Medical Devices – BPM-200
Blood Pressure Unit Heine Germany – GAMMA G7
Blood Pressure Unit Hillrom – Manual
Blood Pressure Unit Medline – Manual
Blood Pressure Unit Medline industries Inc. – MDS4001
Blood Pressure Unit Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd. – BP5100
Blood Pressure Unit Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd. – BP742CANN
Blood Pressure Unit Omron Healthcare Inc. – BP785N
Blood Pressure Unit Physio logic – Manual
Blood Pressure Unit Tyco Healthcare Group LP – Floor Model
Blood Pressure Unit Tycos – Hand
Blood Pressure Unit W. A. Baum Co. Inc. – Baumanometer
Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Floor Model
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 Series
Blood Pressure Unit Welch Allyn – Wall Mounted
Building Maintenance N/A – N/A
C Arm AMICO Corporation – C Arm
Centrifuge Drucker Diagnostics – 614L
Centrifuge Drucker Diagnostics – 642E VWR
Centrifuge Eppendorf – 5702R
Centrifuge Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc – Medifuge
Chiropractic Table Chattanooga Group – ES2000
Chiropractic Table Elite Chiropractic Table – Chiro Table
Defibrillator – AED Philips Healthcare – Heart Start HS1
Defibrillator – AED Philips Healthcare – Heart Start HS1 (M5066A)
Defibrillator – AED Zoll Medical Corporation – AED 3
Defibrillator – AED Zoll Medical Corporation – AED Plus
Defibrillator – AED Zoll Medical Corporation – Zoll AED Plus
Defibrillator HeartSine Technologies, Ltd. – Heartsine Samaritan PAD 350P
Defibrillator Medtronic – LifePak 12
Defibrillator Medtronic – Lifepak 20
Defibrillator Philips Healthcare – Heartstart MRx
Defibrillator Zoll Medical Corporation – M Series
Defibrillator Zoll Medical Corporation – R Series ALS
Defibrillator Zoll Medical Corporation – X Series
Dental Chair Dexta Corporation – MK25X/604/14
Dental Drill Control Unit NSK Nakanishi inc. – ULTIMATE XL Dill (NE213)
Dental Drill Control Unit Spartan – 947-102
Doppler – Fetal Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd., – FD3
Doppler Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd., – FD1
Doppler Nicolet Vascular Inc. – Elite
Doppler Summit Doppler Systems – LifeDop (L250)
Dynamometer – Pinch Baseline – 12-0235
Dynamometer Baseline – 12-0235
Dynamometer Baseline – 12-0240
Dynamometer Saehan Corporation – Hand
Electrocardiograph GE Healthcare – MAC 2000
Electrocardiograph Mortara Instrument Inc – ELI 150 Rx
Electrocardiograph Mortara Instrument Inc – ELI 1XX Series 2
Electrocardiograph Schiller AG – Cardiovit AT-2
Electrocardiograph Simulator Zoll Medical Corporation – CS1201
Electrocardiograph Welch Allyn – CP150A
EMS Machine BioMedical Life Systems Inc. – EMS 2000
Exercise Bike Monark – 827 E
Exercise Bike True Fitness Technologies Inc. – PS/100
fence N/A – n/a
Flow Meter – Oxygen AMICO Corporation – FMO-15I-DH
Flow Meter – Oxygen Amvex Corporation – 0 – 15 L / MIN
Flow Meter – Oxygen Cramer Decker Medical, Inc. – AREG8715
Flow Meter – Oxygen Maxtec – N/A
Flow Meter – Oxygen Medline – HCS8715M
Flow Meter – Oxygen Meret – AREG8715ME-BU
Flow Meter – Oxygen Praxair Canada Inc. – Portable
Flow Meter – Oxygen Western Enterprises – OPA-820
Flow Meter – Oxygen Western Medica – N/A
Height Measuring System Seca GmbH – 216
Hospital Bed Span America – Advantage (MC7WML)
Hydrocollator Chattanooga Group – 2402
Hydrocollator Chattanooga Group – Hot Pack Heater (E-2)
Incubator VWR – INCU-Line
Infusion Pump – Anesthetic Smith & Nephew Medical Limited – Medfusion 3500
Infusion Pump – Enteral Feed Covidien – Kangaroo ePump
Infusion Pump – General Alaris Medical Systems – 8100DXEN91177
Infusion Pump – Mobile Systems Manager Alaris Medical Systems – 8015
Infusion Pump – Pain Q Core Medical LTD – 15031-000-001
Infusion Pump – Pain Q Core Medical LTD – 15032-000-001
Infusion Pump – Syringe Smiths Medical ASD INC. – 3500-500
Infusion Pump Baxter Healthcare Corporation – NovumIQ
Interferential / Ultrasound Unit BTL Industries Inc – BTL-4000 Premium
Interferential / Ultrasound Unit Chattanooga Group – 2738
Interferential / Ultrasound Unit ITO Co., Ltd. – EU-921
Interferential / Ultrasound Unit Richmar – Combocare
Interferential BTL Industries Inc – BTL-4000 Premium
Interferential Unit BTL Industries Inc – BTL 4000 Smart
Interferential Unit Chattanooga Group – 2783
Interferential Unit Dynatronics Corporation – D525
Interferential Unit Excel Tech Ltd. – MU-3
Laryngoscope Heine Germany – Classic + Miller 1 FO SLIM
Medical Gas System – Alarm Tri-Tech Medical Inc. – DCOVB
Medical Gas System – Outlet Tri-Tech Medical Inc. – O2 / VAC
Medical Gas System – Zone Control Valve AMICO Corporation – N/A
Medical Gas System – Zone Control Valve AMICO Corporation – O2 / N2O / Nitrogen / Suction
Medication Workstation Capsa Solutions – M38e (1975074)
Medication Workstation Capsa Solutions – MX40
Miscellaneous N/A – N/A
Mobile Cart HumanScale – TouchPointT7
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Smith & Nephew Medical Limited – Renasys Touch
Nitrous Gas Delivery System Accutron Inc. – Digital Ultra
Nitrous Gas Delivery System MDS Matrx – MDM
Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope American Diagnostic Corp. (ADC) – N/A
Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Heine Germany – Mini 3000
Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – 71050-C
Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – 74710
Ophthalmoscope / Otoscope Welch Allyn – Hand Held
Oxygen Concentrator DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC – 525DS
Patient Lift Joerns Healthcare Inc. – HOY-ADVANCE-E
Patient Monitor – Agent / ECG / NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Datex Instruments Corp. – Cardiocap 5
Patient Monitor – Agent / ECG / NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Edan Instruments Inc. – M50
Patient Monitor – ECG / NIBP / Printer / SPO2 / Temp Criticare Systems Inc. – 8100EP
Patient Monitor – NIBP / Printer / SPO2 Edan Instruments Inc. – M3
Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Printer Mindray Co. LTD. – VS-800
Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Hill-Rom – Spot Vital Signs 4400
Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn –  Vital Signs 4400
Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn – 42NTB
Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 / Temp Welch Allyn – 45MT0
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
Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 Welch Allyn – 42M0B
Patient Monitor – NIBP / SPO2 Welch Allyn – Spot Vital Signs
Patient Monitor – NIBP Welch Allyn – Pro BP 3400 Series
Patient Monitor Edan – M3
Patient Monitor Edan – M3A
Patient Monitor Edan Instruments Inc. – M3
Patient Monitor Philips Medical Systems – MX450
Patient Monitor Welch Allyn – 42NTB
Patient Monitor Welch Allyn – 74CT
Patient Monitor Welch Allyn – Connex Spot Monitor
Physical Control Simulator Power Training Machine – N/A
Pressure System Posey – N/A
Pulley System Cardon Rehabilition and Medical Equipment LTD. – Wall
Pulley System N/A – N/A
Pulse Oximeter American Diagnostic Corp. (ADC) – 2100CN
Pulse Oximeter BCI Inernational – Spectro 10
Pulse Oximeter ChoiceMMed America Co. – MD300C20
Pulse Oximeter Covidien – PM10N
Pulse Oximeter Edan Instruments Inc. – H100B
Pulse Oximeter N/A – N/A
Pulse Oximeter Smiths Medical ASD INC. – WW1000EN
Pulse Oximeter Thermor Ltd. – 110PO
Recumbent Bike NuStep Inc. – TRS4000
Recumbent Bike Spirit Fitness – CR800
Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) 360 Medical – Pharmacold NAB-260
Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) 360 Medical – Pharmacold NAB-360
Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Accucold Labs – ARG6PV
Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) American BioTech Supply – Med Fridge
Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Danby – DAR017A3BSLDB-6
Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Danby – DAR033A6WDB
Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Danby – DAR044A4WDD
Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Danby – N/A
Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Igloo – FR1085-B
Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) LAB Rep Co – LHP-5-URBG
Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Liebherr – Mediline
Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Panasonic – MPR-514-PA
Refrigerator (2 – 8°C) Panasonic – SR-L6111W-PA
Refrigerator (-21°C) FPSC – Twinbird SC-DF25
Scale – Adult Detecto – 758C
Scale – Adult Health O meter Professional – 2600KL
Scale – Adult Health O meter Professional – 450KL
Scale – Adult Health O meter Professional – 500KL
Scale – Adult Health O meter Professional – Manual
Scale – Adult Health-O-Meter – 160KL
Scale – Adult Health-O-Meter – 450KL
Scale – Adult Health-O-Meter – 600KL
Scale – Adult Ozeri – ZB19
Scale – Infant Health-O-Meter – 553KL
Scale – Lab Cole-Parmer Inc. – Symmetry
Scale – Sling Chatillon Force Measurement Systems – IN-12
Scale – Wheel Chair Health O meter Professional – 2600KL
Scale – Wheel Chair Health-O-Meter – 2600KL
Scalp Cooling System Paxman Cooler LTD. – PSCS1
Shockwave Therapy BTL Industries Inc – BTL-6000 SWT
Shockwave Therapy StorZ Medical Ag – MASTERPLUS MP50
Shockwave Therapy Zimmer MedizinSysteme Gmbh – enPlus Version 2.0
Shockwave unit BTL Industries Inc – 6000-SWT
Shockwave unit Chattanooga Group – Intelect RPW Shockwave (2073)
shower chair A&D – Carendo
Shower Chair Alenti – CDB81XX
Shower Chair Aquatec – 1603032
Shower Chair Broda – Cs385 V2 22″
shower chair Broda – CS385V2 22″
shower chair Broda – CS385V2’18
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 HME – ATS 500AXW
Shower Chair Invacare Corporation – N/A
Shower Chair N/A – N/A
shower chair Phoenix PU – N/A
Shower Chair Rebotec – MPU
Shower Chair Rebotec – Pheonix
Smoke Evacuator System ERBE Elektromedizin Tubingen – IES 3
Stairs PTM Equipment – n/a
Stethoscope 3M Healthcare – 3M
Stethoscope 3M Healthcare – 3M Clasic II SE
Stethoscope 3M Healthcare – 3M Clasic III
Stethoscope 3M Healthcare – Littmann
Stretcher Stryker Corporation – 5051
Suction Regulator AMICO Corporation – SRA-CH
Suction Regulator AMICO Corporation – SRA-CHID-DH
Suction Regulator AMICO Corporation – SRA-CI
Suction Unit Contemporary Products Inc. – 6260
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 – Heavy Duty Suction machine
Suction Unit Gomco – G180
Suction Unit Invacare Corporation – IRC1135
Suction Unit Laerdal Medical As – LCSU 4
Suction Unit Medical Industries – 601
Suction Unit Schuco Inc – S330A
Temperature Monitor – Temperature Probe VWR – N/A
Temperature Monitor Berlinger & Co. AG – Fridge Tag 2L
Temperature Monitor Control Company – 94460-92
Temperature Monitor Control Solutions Inc. – LogTag (TRED30-16R)
Temperature Monitor Elpro – Libero
Temperature Monitor Fisher Scientific – 15-077-961
Temperature Monitor Fisher Scientific – Traceable
Temperature Monitor Pharmacold – S-80
Temperature Monitor Sensaphone – FGD0107NIST
Temperature Monitor Traceable – 10048-644
Temperature Monitor Traceable – Fisherbrand
Temperature Monitor Traceable – Memory-Loc
Temperature Monitor VWR – Traceable
Temperature Monitor VWR International – 61161-364
TENS Unit Cefar Medical AB – 1529 / Cefar Basic
TENS Unit Regional Medical Products Limited – COMFORT-STIM
Thermometer – Infrared Berrcom – JXB-178
Thermometer – Infrared MedSource International LLC – HTD8813C
Thermometer – Infrared Physio logic – 016-660
Thermometer – Infrared Welch Allyn – CareTemp Touch Free Thermometer (901094)
Thermometer – Oral Coviden – SMF0812-002
Thermometer – Oral Medline industries Inc. – MDS9950
Thermometer – Oral Welch Allyn – 01690-000
Thermometer – Oral Welch Allyn – 01690-000 (SureTemp Plus)
Thermometer – Oral Welch Allyn – 678
Thermometer – Oral Welch Allyn – 690
Thermometer – Oral Welch Allyn – 690 Thermometer
Thermometer – Oral Welch Allyn – 692
Traction Machine ITO – TM-400
Treadmill TrackMaster – TMX 428
Treadmill True Fitness Technologies Inc. – TC400-19
Treadmill True Fitness Technologies Inc. – TCS400
Treatment Bed Follo Industries A/S – Brekkeveien 43.1430AS
Treatment Bed Metron Medical Australia Pty Ltd. – T8718W
Treatment Bed Ortho Canada – ST3566-TMO-EPFS
Treatment Bed Ortho Canada – SX3008-TMO-1WF
Treatment Bed Seers Medical Limited – ST3566-115H-PFS
Treatment Bed Seers Medical Limited – St3566-115T-1WF
Treatment Bed Seers Medical Limited – ST3566-TMO-1WF
Treatment Bed Vammalan – 205E
Treatment Table Chattanooga Group – MONTANE #3521
Treatment Table Chattanooga Group – TRE-DH3
Treatment Table Metron Medical Australia Pty Ltd. – 923522CV
Ultrasound Machine – Therapeutic BTL Industries Inc – BTL-4000
Ultrasound Machine – Therapeutic BTL Industries Inc – BTL-4000 Smart
Ultrasound Machine – Therapeutic Current Solutions LLC – SoundCare Plus
Ultrasound Machine – Therapeutic Dynatronics Corporation – D150 Plus
Ultrasound Machine – Therapeutic Mettler Electronics Corporation – Sonicator 740
Vacuum Pump System Class 1 Inc. – OLC200-R60X2
Vacuum Regulator AMICO Corporation – SRA-C2ID-DH
Vacuum Regulator AMICO Corporation – SRA-CH
Vacuum Regulator AMICO Corporation – SSA-C3
Vacuum Regulator Ohmeda – Vacuum Regulator
Vaporizer – Sevoflurane Datex-Ohmeda – Aladin 2 (1100-9032-000)
Vaporizer – Sevoflurane Datex-Ohmeda – Alladin 2 (1100-9032-000)
Ventilator Philips Medical Systems – Trilogy EV300 (CA2200X12B)
Vision Scanner Titmus – Titmus V4
Wall Diagnostic System Welch Allyn – 76751
Wall Diagnostic System Welch Allyn – GS 777 Wall Transformer
Waste Management System SolmeteX – Hg5-001
Water Bath Whitehall Manufacturing Inc – SP-1502
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 Body Craft – N/A
Weight Lifting Equipment N/A – Pull up / Dip machine

 

 

Some fun places we visited in September 2024
Aurora, Ontario
Barrie, Ontario
Brandon, Manitoba
Brantford, Ontario
Burlington, Ontario
Cambridge, ON
Cambridge, Ontario
Chatham, Ontario
Chetek, WI
Dauphin, Manitoba
East York, ON
Edmonton, Alberta
Fenay Bridge, Huddersfield
Guelph, ON
Guelph, Ontario
Hamilton, ON
Hamilton, Ontario
Hanover, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener, Ontario
Lakefield, Ont
London, ON
London, Ontario
Missisauga, Ontario
Mississauga, ON
Mississauga, Ontario
Mount Albert, ON
N/A, Ontario
Newmarket, Ontario
North York, Ontario
Oakville, Ontario
Ottawa, ON
Owen Sound, ON
Peterborough, Ontario
Regina, Saskatchewan
Sarnia, Ontario
Scarborough, ON
Scarborough, Ontario
St. John’s, Newfoundland
Stratford, Ontario
Toronto, ON
Toronto, Ont
Toronto, Ontario
Waterloo, ON
Waterloo, Ontario
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB