Listed below are the tests and checks that are carried out by trimbio during a Service Inspection.

A. Electrical Safety Tests drawn from BS EN 60601 and IEC 62353 for all Electrical Medical Devices. (Note most treatment couches are classified as Medical Devices).

1. Earth continuity test. (Ω)

2. Insulation test L-N →E (Ω)

3. Insulation resistance AP →E 

4. Earth leakage 

5. Enclosure leakage current

6. Patient leakage Current

 

B. Portable Appliance Testing / EET is carried out for Electrical Non Medical Devices.

 
C. Specific Tests

Ultrasonic Machines
Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test and measure the output of the device in various settings on the device.

Interferential Machines and Low Frequency Stimulators (tens, muscle stims, H -Wave)

Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test and measure the output with dummy load to simulate patient, in various settings on the device. Carry out inspection of accessories

Vacuum units

Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test and measure the output with dummy load to simulate patient, in various settings on the device. Carry out inspection of accessories

Hot Tanks and Wax Baths
Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test and measure the temperature system.

Note: - It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the unit is turned on and up to temperature prior to service visit.
 
Lasers and Light Therapy Equipment

Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test and measure the outputs in various settings on the device. Carry out inspection of accessories. Check safety functions / labels.

Pulse and Continuous Short-wave
Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test and verify the output with dummy load, in various settings on the device. 

Magnetic Therapy

Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test and measure the outputs in various settings on the device. Carry out inspection of accessories.

Traction Units

Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test and measure the output with spring balnce, in various settings on the device. Carry out inspection of accessories. 
Shockwave
Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test and measure the output, in various settings on the device. Carry out checks as per manufacturers specification (depending on Manufacturer) Carry out 10 speciifc inspections / checks.

CPM machines 
Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test and measure the range of movement and  verify. Lubricate as required. Carry out inspection of accessories.

Longwave & LIPUS Ultrasound
Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test output (unable to quantify) in various settings on the device.

Ultrasound Scanner
Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Verify output image (unable to quantify) in various settings on the device.

Biofeedback (EMG)
Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test device to ensure working in various settings on the device (unable to quantify). Carry out inspection of accessories.

Active Passive Movement Therapy  
Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test safety reverse function.

Lubricate as required. Carry out inspection of accessories. 
Massage Units
Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test output (unable to quantify). in various settings on the device. Lubricate as required. Carry out inspection of accessories.

Cyro Therapy Units
Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Carry out unit self test

(manufacturer dependant), test temperture at various settings on the device. Carry out inspection of accessories. 
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Carry out full device self tests.

Check battery & pads expiry dates – record,  replace if required. Carry out 3 consecutive patient output shock tests – record energy (J) delivered. Carry out inspection of accessories.

Manual External Defibrillator 

Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Carry out full device self tests.

Check battery & pads expiry dates – record,  replace if required. Carry out 3 consecutive patient output shock tests – record energy (J) delivered. Carry out inspection of accessories.

SP02 Monitors

Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test measurements with Patient Simulator over a range of settings – record readings. Carry out inspection of accessories.

ECG Monitors 

Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test measurements with Patient Simulator over a range of settings – record readings. Carry out inspection of accessories

Non Invasive Blood Pressure Monitors (NIBP)

Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test measurements with Patient Simulator over a range of settings – record readings. Carry out inspection of accessories.

C02 – Capnography 

Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test measurements with Patient simulator gas – record readings. Carry out inspection of accessories.

LSU / Suction units 

Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Carry out self tests (manufacturer dependant), Carry out 3 specific test / inspections of device. Carry out inspection of accessories.

Lifting Devices (Non LOLAR)
Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test safety function.

Lubricate as required. Carry out inspection of accessories.

Hoists 
Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test safety function.

LOLAR test. Lubricate as required. Carry out inspection of accessories.

Treatment Couches, Chairs & Beds
Carry out 18 specific inspection / assessments of couch for HSE & CQC regulations. Lubricate as required.

Standing Frames   
Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Test safety function.

Carry out inspection of accessories.

Podiatry Drills   
Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Carry out 3 device specific tests / inspections.

Carry out inspection of accessories.

Nuerothesiometer 

Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Carry out 2 device specific tests / inspections.

Exercise Equipment

Treadmills

Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Carry out 7 specific test / inspections of device. Lubricate as required.

Exercise Bikes & Recumbent Cycles

Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Carry out 11 specific test / inspections of device. Lubricate as required.

Rowers

Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Carry out 6 specific test / inspections of device. Lubricate as required.

Steppers

Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Carry out 8 specific test / inspections of device. Lubricate as required.

Weight Systems (Multigyms, Leg press etc).

Carry out 8 general inspection / assessments of device. Carry out 7 specific test / inspections of device. Lubricate as required.

Items not listed above will have general requirements A & B carried out where applicable, plus any appropriate general inspection / assessments from our standard list.