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OxySafe2™ Could Save Lives

Posted By Regan Haas
April 26, 2024 Category: Thermal Fuse, Firebreak, OxySafe, Oxygen Safety, Fire Safety, Oxygen

A low-cost thermal fuse device is being championed by Ohio fire authorities as a potential life-saver that could also prevent severe property damage from fires. The device is part of an initiative by the state's fire marshal to decrease the incidence of fatal fires, particularly those caused by individuals smoking while using oxygen

OxySafe2™ - Learn more at Medtrade!

Posted By Regan Haas
March 20, 2024 Category: OxySafe, Medtrade, Thermal Fuse

OxySafe2 is a thermal fuse engineered to halt gas flow if the downstream cannula or supply tube catches fire. Visit us at Medtrade booth 1156 for a free

OxySafe2™ Fire Safety

Posted By Regan Haas
February 23, 2024 Category: OxySafe, Oxygen, Firebreak, Fire Safety, Thermal Fuse

The rise in fires related to home oxygen therapy (HOT) is a growing contributor to fire-related fatalities in the United States.

Applied Announces Launch of OxySafe2™

Posted By Laura Frederick
August 18, 2021 Category: OxySafe, OxySafe2, Thermal Shut Off, Oxygen Safety, Medical Oxygen

Westlake, OH – August 18, 2021 – Applied Home Healthcare Equipment, a long-trusted resource for oxygen filling, technical and regulatory support for DME and HME providers, has announced the release of their newest model of their popular thermal shut-off device OxySafe2™.   The new version provides two directional protection against oxygen fires caused by patients smoking, using candles, stove-top ranges or other open flames while receiving oxygen therapy. Such fires are particularly prevalent in situations where oxygen therapy is provided in the home environment where there is limited patient supervision, though it may occur in environments like healthcare facilities and nursing homes. Jim Christ General Manager of Applied Home Healthcare Equipment said “OxySafe has always been an important and reliable device for our providers who want to protect their patients from the dangers of home oxygen fires. We are excited to introduce this product line improvement to the OxySafe in order to help in the mitigation of oxygen fires.”    OxySafe2 is a thermal fuse designed to stop the flow of gas in the event that the downstream cannula or supply tube is ignited, and will meet VA, ISO and other regulatory requirements. With OxySafe2, the PVC tube is inclined to extinguish because PVC will not normally burn in air—offering healthcare providers a cost-effective solution to lower the risk of serious patient injury in a dangerous oxyg

16 Tips for Oxygen Safety at Home

Posted By Carmella Arroyo
April 20, 2021 Category: Oxygen Safety, Oxygen Equipment, At Home, Safety Training, Oxysafe

Oxygen is very safe to have in the home, as long as these guidelines are followed. Are the following 16 tips included in your oxygen safety training for your

What is OxySafe?

Posted By Carmella Arroyo
April 07, 2021 Category: Oxysafe, Thermal Shut Off Device, Oxygen Safety, Medical Oxygen, DME, HME

OxySafe™ is a thermal fuse designed to stop the flow of gas in the event that the downstream cannula or supply tube is ignited, and will meet VA, ISO and other regulatory