Medical Equipment
Testing &
Compliance
ClinicCheck provides specialist medical equipment testing, verification and patient area compliance services for healthcare providers throughout New Zealand.
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Medical Equipment Testing – AS/NZS 3551
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Patient Areas – AS/NZS 3003
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Medical RCD Testing & Verification
ClinicCheck Services
Specialist Medical Equipment Testing & Compliance
We test, verify and help keep your medical equipment and patient areas compliant, safe and ready for use.
AS/NZS 3003 compliance testing for patient areas, including medical RCDs.
Functional and safety testing of ECG machines and associated leads.
Accuracy and performance testing of infrared thermometers.
Accuracy testing of aneroid and electronic blood pressure monitors.
Accuracy and functional testing of fingertip pulse oximeters to verify SpO₂ readings.
Functional and safety testing to help ensure readiness for use.
Verification of medical scales and stadiometers.
Testing of otoscopes and examination lights, including lux levels.
Verification testing for accurate and consistent performance.
Testing of suction units and flow meters to verify correct operation.
Other Medical Equipment – testing of a wide range of clinical equipment on request.
HEALTHCARE SECTORS WE SUPPORT
WHY CHOOSE CLINICCHECK
EXPERIENCED
Over 10 years of hands-on testing and compliance experience.
NATIONWIDE SERVICE
Specialist medical equipment testing and compliance services throughout New Zealand.
DETAILED REPORTING
Clear digital test records, asset registers and compliance reporting.
QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS
Practical, experienced technicians with specialist knowledge in medical equipment testing and compliance.
COMPLIANCE FOCUSED
Testing aligned with applicable medical equipment standards and compliance requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What medical equipment needs
to be tested?
Medical equipment used for patient diagnosis, monitoring or treatment may require inspection and testing.
The requirements depend on the equipment, how it is used and the environment in which it operates.
This can include both mains-powered and battery-operated medical equipment used within a clinical setting.
How often does medical equipment need testing?
Testing intervals depend on the equipment, its use, manufacturer recommendations and associated risk.
AS/NZS 3551 does not require every medical device to be tested annually.
However, organisations such as the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) recommend that medical equipment is tested, verified and calibrated annually to help ensure accuracy.
What is AS/NZS 3551?
AS/NZS 3551 provides requirements and guidance for the management, testing and maintenance of medical electrical equipment throughout its service life.
It provides a framework for equipment safety, performance verification, testing intervals, maintenance and record keeping.
What is a Body Protected Area (BPA) & AS/NZS 3003?
A Body Protected Area is a patient area with additional electrical safety requirements designed to provide increased protection where medical electrical equipment may be used on a patient.
AS/NZS 3003 sets out the electrical requirements for patient areas, including protection by 10mA RCDs, identification of patient-area outlets and regular inspection and testing requirements.
Does every consultation room need to be a Body Protected Area?
No. Whether a room requires Body Protected Area protection depends on its intended clinical use and the medical electrical equipment used within it.
An electric examination bed or ECG does not, by itself, mean every consultation room must be a BPA.
Do medical RCDs require regular testing?
Yes. RCDs protecting patient areas require routine testing to verify correct operation and continued protection.
ClinicCheck can test and record medical RCD performance as part of patient area compliance testing, providing clear documentation of the results.
The ClinicCheck team is always happy to discuss any questions you may have. We can provide practical guidance to help your practice understand and meet its medical equipment and patient area compliance requirements.
READY TO GET COMPLIANT?
Contact NZ Test Group today for an obligation free quote or to discuss your testing and compliance requirements.