Acura Medical Systems, Inc. provides Medical Gas installation and service to veterinary clinics throughout Ohio, and have recently completed projects in Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, and Utah. Along with installing the actual medical gas piping, we provide and install vacuum pumps, waste gas scavenger systems, wall or ceiling outlets, hose drops, and system status monitoring systems. We provide complete medical … Read More
ASPCA Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Sources: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/top-reasons-adopt-pet https://www.aspca.org/news/make-difference-pets-need-during-adopt-shelter-dog-month October is the ASPCA’s Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Adopting a dog helps homeless animals find a forever home. Every year approximately 670,000 dogs are euthanized in the United States. Adopting a dog is a great way to combat puppy mills, and if you buy your pet from a pet store, online seller, or a flea market … Read More
Centrifuge Maintenance
A working centrifuge can be integral to your day to day operations. See below for some tips and steps to help avoid issues when possible, to maintain your centrifuge, and keep your valuable equipment working properly. Following these steps can also help to minimize the need for costly repairs. – Always reference your instruction manual for proper use and maintenance … Read More
Autoclaves/Sterilizers Maintenance & Usage
Caring for your autoclave is important to minimize the need for repairs, which can be expensive and impact your patient care. Your autoclave should come with a user manual, and it’s important to reference this and follow the directions provided by the manufacturer of your specific unit. This includes weekly or monthly cleaning. You should have your autoclave inspected on … Read More
Microscope Maintenance and Care
Many problems that arise with microscopes are the result of improper handling. When carrying your microscope, you should always hold it by the base and the support arm. Never pick it up by grabbing the stage, as this can cause issues with alignment. If you are going to be transporting your microscope on a regular basis, you may want to … Read More
Anesthetic Vaporizers
How often should you have your vaporizer serviced? You should have your vaporizer inspected annually. When your vaporizer is inspected, the Technician should have an anesthetic agent analyzer, and you should be provided with an accuracy report of the vaporizer. The readings of your vaporizer only show the output accuracy at the time of the service, it is not a … Read More
COVID-19 UPDATE
Acura Medical Systems Inc. is committed to providing the safest possible service and support to our customers in the human and veterinary healthcare professions. During this unprecedented time, we feel it is important to share the efforts we are taking to prioritize the health of our employees, their families, our vendors, and our customers. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 … Read More
Inspection Importance of Medical, Dental and Veterinary Equipment
Along with providing routine service and repair on medical and veterinary equipment, Acura Medical Systems, Inc. provides annual inspections of your equipment, ensuring it functions properly and as the manufacturer intends. A comprehensive report will be provided for your records upon completion of the inspection. Having your equipment checked annually can catch issues before they progress to the point that … Read More
National Pet Dental Health Month
The American Veterinary Medical Association sponsors National Pet Dental Month every February. Poor dental hygiene can impact more than just your animals teeth. Bacterial Endocarditis is a bacterial infection that affects the inner lining of the heart, and this is seen commonly in dogs that have dental disease. Dental care on your animal should be performed by a Veterinarian, or … Read More