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Jul 25, 2022

When it comes medical gas and vacuum equipment and the entire system, it is essential to keep in mind that problems can arise if you do not do the right things. Usually, medical gas systems work pretty well. However, in some cases, they can experience certain issues. It is best to hire a fully licensed company that is trained and experienced in offering medical gas services such as medical gas system installation, maintenance, inspection, and verification. With the help of such companies, your medical gas system will continue to work well. In this blog, we will tell you some common problems that occur in medical gas and vacuum system. What are those problems? Let’s find out.

Leakage Issue In Outlets And Inlets

As you might be aware, oxygen, instrument air, Medair, and Nitrogen are all pressurized gases. These gases moved to the OR from the house system. And as for exotic gases such as CO2 and anesthesia, they are pumped from cylinders close to the operating theater. Normally, it requires some pushing to plug into a pressurized outlet. After getting attached, you need to make sure there is no hissing sound or cool breeze coming out from the connections. You need to check this because outlets that leak in the OR or in the pipeline circuit can bring down pressures. When that happens, the chemicals needed may still get supplied, but it can cause problems in sensitive anesthesia equipment. And as for outlets and their seals, it’s been found that if you plug and unplug them repeatedly, they can wear out prematurely. Often leakage issues can be solved quickly if the staff observing the service line knows how a solid connection sounds and feels like.

Alarms Going Off Without Any Reason

Alarms are an essential part of the medical gas system. They are present everywhere in the system and help ensure safety of both staff and patient in a medical facility. As much as they are vital, they are known for causing trouble as well when they go off for no apparent reason. If we talk about sensitive procedure equipment, alarms on this type of equipment go off when pressure of the incoming gases changes. In most cases, by adjusting the machine or replacing the outlet driving the device will fix the alarm issue. And when it comes to zone alarms, they go off unnecessarily when there is a problem outside the operating room or a set of rooms.

Apart from these two problems, some other common problems in medical gas and vacuum system include gas fittings not working and low suction affecting procedures. Often some problems are caused in devices used in medical gas system due to poor wiring during time of installation. Low voltage electrical wiring is essential for devices used in medical gas system to work properly. If you want to get your medical gas system inspected and repaired by a top ASSE licensed company, you can contact Medical Testing Solutions. We are experts when it comes to medical gas systems and offer a variety of services and products for this system.

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.
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.

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