Services & Equipment

Calibration is critical to maintaining the accuracy of a medical instrument. The integrity of medical equipment can be compromised if regular calibration, maintenance or repair is not performed, and false diagnostic readings may occur. Our certified biomedical technicians calibrate your medical equipment using test equipment calibrated with standards traceable to the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

We calibrate biomedical equipment used in doctor’s offices, clinical research, schools, EMS and government agencies. We offer:

• Annual Calibration Certification Inspection of medical and dental equipment
• Annual Calibration Certification Inspection of medical and lab equipment used in clinical trials
• Calibration Certification for new medical and dental equipment
• Annual Pipette Calibrations

Documentation of the Calibration Certification is provided, and a Calibration Certification Label is applied to all equipment tested

At USO Biomedical Services we offer a variety of safety inspections and testing. 

Electrical Safety Inspections

An electrical safety inspection is necessary to prevent any hazards of using defective or improperly grounded medical equipment. This test is required to ensure the biomedical devices operate and meet the safety standards such as NFPA 99, which set the Standards for Healthcare Facilities for equipment used in patient care areas in hospitals, medical offices, and other healthcare provider centers. This is recommended to be performed annually for most equipment and semi-annually for any equipment in operating rooms using anesthesia under Florida Law. 

GFCI Testing

A GFCI outlet is a safety device that helps protect individuals from electrical shock. This type of outlet should be tested to ensure proper operation and should be performed semi-annually for operating rooms using anesthesia under Florida Law.

Electrical Outlet Tension Testing

This is to ensure electrical outlets including those in the operating, recovery and patient care areas are all working correctly and have retention force that meets requirements as well as proper voltage and polarity. In operating rooms using anesthesia, these are required to be tested semi-annually under Florida Law.

A regular preventive maintenance plan for your biomedical equipment ensures that parts are maintained, calibrations are certified annually, and potential failures are identified and corrected. We highly recommend following an annual preventive maintenance program to ensure the safety, accuracy, and reliability of your biomedical equipment. Preventive maintenance services we provide include: 

• Disassembly, cleaning and inspection of critical internal components
• Periodic replacement of batteries
• Periodic replacement of consumable parts (sterilizer gaskets, ECG leadwires, etc)
• Full function testing of the equipment with digital vital signs simulators
• Qualitative testing is always recorded with Test Results Measurements

Over time, your medical devices may experience unexpected failure and require service. We offer timely, reliable repairs for your medical equipment. For your convenience, most repairs can be performed on-site. These services include: 

• On-site repair of all makes and models of medical and dental equipment
• We keep a large inventory of commonly required repair parts
• Dental handpiece service
• Instrument sharpening and service, including color coating