Flowmeter Repair and Calibration

Your Helpful Guide to Dental Flowmeter Repair and Calibration Services

A dental flowmeter is a device that allows dentists and other healthcare professionals to safely administer Nitrous Oxide to a patient during procedures. The mobile dental flowmeters manufactured by Accutron Inc, Belmed, Inc. and Porter are increasingly becoming more popular within family, and oral surgical dental facilities around the country. Dental flowmeter units require routine maintenance to support reliable and safe administration to the patients, without compromising employee health.

Dental flowmeters are essential components of dental gas delivery systems. They are used to measure and control the flow rate of nitrous oxide and oxygen to ensure accurate and safe administration of anesthesia during dental procedures. However, like all medical equipment, dental flowmeters can experience wear and tear over time, leading to inaccuracies in flow rate and potential safety hazards. That’s why it’s essential to have a reliable and experienced dental flowmeter repair and calibration service.

At our dental flowmeter repair and calibration service, we understand the critical importance of accurate and reliable gas flow measurements in dental procedures. We offer a comprehensive range of repair and calibration services for dental flowmeters to ensure that they meet the highest standards of accuracy and safety. Our team of experienced technicians has the expertise and training to diagnose and repair any issues with your dental flowmeter, regardless of the brand or model.

Our dental flowmeter repair and calibration service includes the following:

Evaluation and diagnosis: We evaluate and diagnose any issues with your dental flowmeter to determine the best course of action.
Repair and replacement: We repair or replace any faulty parts or components, ensuring that your dental flowmeter is restored to its original performance.
Calibration: We calibrate your dental flowmeter to ensure that it meets the highest standards of accuracy and safety.
Testing: We perform a series of tests to verify that your dental flowmeter is functioning correctly and accurately.
Documentation: We provide comprehensive documentation of all repair and calibration activities, ensuring that your dental flowmeter is fully compliant with regulatory standards.

At our dental flowmeter repair and calibration service, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality service and support to our customers. We are committed to ensuring that your dental flowmeter is fully functional, accurate, and safe, so you can focus on providing the best possible care to your patients. Contact us today to learn more about our dental flowmeter repair and calibration services and how we can help you ensure the safety and efficacy of your dental gas delivery system.

Dental workers are at risk of being exposed to Nitrous Oxide during the administration of this anesthetic gas to patients. Exposures should be minimized to prevent short-term behavioral and long-term reproductive health effects that can be produced by nitrous oxide. Leaks and user error, are among two of the most common causes for employee and patient risk when administering nitrous through a dental anesthesia flowmeter.

If you think your system may be leaking or would like a preventative maintenance diagnostic, please contact our office and a representative will guide you on shipping your unit to our facility to the above listed address. Our state of the art shipping methods ensure that the flow meter and its components are completely safe during the shipping process, so that additional damages do not occur. Upon arrival of the unit(s), one of our certified staff will complete a comprehensive review of the equipment and contact you within three business days with any findings of concern. A typical flow meter repair made on a dental flowmeter will save the owner of the equipment 65% compared to purchasing new.

Dental Flowmeter repair is an easy process that can save you thousands of dollars in replacement costs, just follow the steps below:

Print the shipping and credit card authorization form located below.

Download Flowmeter Repair Form

Download Flowmeter Calibration Form

Download Flowmeter Repair and Calibration Form

Place this form in your shipping box before shipping.

Once received, we’ll diagnose your flowmeters and email you a plan of action.

Once fixed, we’ll ship the flowmeter/s back to you, it’s as simple as that.

Lead times are typically 2 weeks from the time we receive your unit/s.

Dental Flowmeter Calibration

A dental flowmeter is a device that allows dentists and other healthcare professionals to safely administer nitrous oxide to patients during procedures.

Nitrous oxide is a colorless gas stored as a liquid. Breathing nitrous oxide can cause dizziness unconsciousness and even death. Workers may be harmed from excessive exposure the nitrous oxide. Long-term exposure to nitrous oxide can lead to infertility in both men and women.

NIOSH and the CDC recommend that businesses administering anesthetic gas should utilize preventative maintenance programs to ensure proper use and function of nitrous oxide equipment throughout healthcare facilities worldwide.

At Medical Testing Solutions, we offer a complete dental flowmeter calibration service. Our service follows in strict compliance with all ADA and manufacture guidelines for maintaining dental flowmeter units.

Services include:

Verify that the nitrous “fail-safe” is working properly
Verification of the accuracy of both the nitrous oxide and oxygen gases
Verify all safety features are working properly; such as the emergency air intake and the non-rebreather valve
Four point flow testing (leak check)
On/off switch operation and functionality

Flowmeter calibrations have a typical turn around time of 3-5 business days. All services are provided with comprehensive documentation of test results and services performed.

Manufactures such as Belmed, Accutron and Porter all recommend calibration services once every two years. If you think your system may be leaking or you would like a calibration service completed on your flow meter unit, please refer to our calibration document above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, MTS has various partnerships with a number of medical gas installation contractors. Each sub contractor employees qualifying ASSE 6010 Medical Gas Installers ready to meet your needs.

A Medical Gas Certification (Also called a medical gas verification) is an NFPA required inspection and approval of newly installed medical gas delivery systems. All newly in installed medical gas pipeline and equipment must be certified by an ASSE 6030 before use.

Answer: Per NFPA guidelines, it is a requirement for any facilities using medical grade gases for the purpose of human consumption to have their gas delivery systems inspected by and ASSE 6040. Read more about Medical Gas Inspections Here.

Answer: Yes, MTS provides annual medical gas inspections. We provide discounts on Annual Inspections when you sign multi year contracts. Read more about Medical Gas Inspections Here.

Answer: The Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board issues medical gas piping certification to medical gas system installers who possess valid certification from the National Inspection Testing Certification Corporation or NITC. Certification from other organizations may be considered with approval of the board.

Yes, we can adapt any fittings to the desired hosing for any medical grade gas. High pressure gases such as Nitrogen can also be accommodated.

Yes, Those items for shipment to countries outside of the U.S. may be subject to taxes, customs duties and fees levied by the destination country (“Import Fees”). The recipient of the shipment is the importer of record in the destination country and is responsible for all Import Fees.
With respect to each item for which Import Fees have been calculated, you authorize Export or Merchant (as applicable) to designate a carrier (“Designated Carrier”) to act as your agent with the relevant customs and tax authorities in the destination country, to clear your merchandise, process and remit your actual Import Fees for such item.
Import Fees Deposit” represents an estimate of the Import Fees that will be levied on the items in your order for shipment to countries outside of the U.S. By placing your order, you agree to allow Export and/or Merchant (as applicable) to collect the Import Fees Deposit for the applicable items in your order. This deposit will be used, on your behalf, to reimburse the Designated Carriers for the import fees that they have paid on your behalf to the appropriate authorities of the destination country.

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Your Helpful Guide to Dental Flowmeter Repair and Calibration Services