Ontario's Ventilator Equipment Pool

The Ventilator Equipment Pool (VEP) is one of several centralized equipment pool projects. Established in 1994 to provide safe and cost effective management of home ventilators, the VEP is operated by the Kingston General Hospital on behalf of the Ministry of Health & Long Term Care, Assistive Devices Program (ADP).

What are the objectives of a centralized equipment pool?

In addition to providing ADP approved clients with direct access to equipment, a centralized equipment pool reduces equipment costs through tendering for equipment purchases and more effective utilization of recycled equipment and provides a facility for equipment maintenance and repair services. The VEP also serves as a resource centre for consumers, community agencies and health professionals.

Urgent Medical Device Correction

GE TruSat Pulse Oximeter

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The VEP has been notified by GE Healthcare of a potential safety risk when using GE Healthcare TruSat Pulse Oximeter with External Power Supply. Although GE Healthcare reports the stated issue with the TruSat's external power supply has not been seen in the field, all efforts are being made to resolve this issue as safely and as quickly as possible. See GE Healthcare's Correction Notice.Please contact the VEP if you have any questions.