Same issues at Epsom & St Helier - Oxygen cell failure rate over 40% on delivery, not surprising since we have been informed that a lot of these units have spent 18 months or so in storage.
We have found three different types of cell and two different types of connector. Initially Ortus (UK representative) suggested we could obtain replacement cells from Viamed who supply themselves - my EME Manager was having none of this and ensured Ortus supplied the failed components free of charge directly (good man - hes learning!)
I can understand the concerns raised by clinicians, especially in situations where oxygen supply capacity is an issue
The build quality of these units worries me, my technicians can not see them lasting anywhere near as long as our existing stock but to be honest they are doing the job and we have very little choice.
