What is occlusion tester calibration?
Occlusion tester calibration ensures these devices accurately measure airflow and detect blockages or leaks in medical tubing, IV sets, catheters, and bodily fluid bags. Calibration involves verifying pressure and flow accuracy against a calibrated reference standard, ensuring reliable performance in clinical and medical device testing.
Why is calibration important for occlusion testers?
Occlusion testers play a critical role in medical safety, helping healthcare professionals verify the integrity of medical tubes and fluid pathways. Regular calibration is essential to:
- Ensure accurate leak and blockage detection
- Maintain compliance with medical safety regulations
- Prevent undetected occlusions that could impact patient care
- Support reliable performance in hospitals, clinics, and medical manufacturing
Incorrect occlusion test results could lead to faulty IV sets, catheter blockages, or compromised fluid delivery, making regular calibration a necessity.
Does Calibrationhouse offer on-site calibration for occlusion testers?
Yes, Calibrationhouse provides on-site calibration services across the UK, ensuring minimal disruption for NHS EBME departments, private healthcare providers, and medical manufacturers. Customers can also send their occlusion testers to our Durham-based laboratory for traceable and UKAS-accredited calibration.
For customers in the United States, occlusion tester calibration is available at our Tampa facility, ensuring compliance with BSI ISO9001-certified standards.
What expertise does Calibrationhouse have in calibrating occlusion testers?
Calibrationhouse has extensive experience in flow, pressure, and leak testing, making us a trusted partner for NHS EBME departments (UK) and private healthcare providers across the UK & USA. Our team has expertise in calibrating:
- Medical tube verification testers
- Catheter fluid flow testers
- IV set occlusion testers
- Bodily fluid bag leak testers
Our fully trained engineers use high-accuracy flow and pressure standards to ensure comprehensive and reliable occlusion tester calibration.
How often should an occlusion tester be calibrated?
Calibrationhouse recommends annual calibration for all occlusion testers to ensure continued measurement accuracy and compliance. To assist customers, we provide automatic reminders for yearly calibration services.
Does Calibrationhouse provide UKAS and BSI ISO9001 accredited calibration for occlusion testers?
Yes, Calibrationhouse offers UKAS-accredited calibration, ensuring traceability to national and international standards. Additionally, our Tampa facility in the United States operates under BSI ISO9001 certification, guaranteeing high-quality calibration services that meet industry compliance requirements.
Calibration services are available onsite in the UK or at our laboratory, with fast turnaround times to keep critical medical equipment in service.
How can I schedule calibration for my occlusion tester?
To arrange calibration, contact Calibrationhouse via phone, email, or our online request form. Our team will assist in selecting the best calibration service based on your location and operational needs.
