Refilling cylinders with medical oxygen
In emergencies, the administration of medical oxygen can be a key factor in saving lives. Different regulations like the MFAG (dangerous goods), MSN1768 (M+F) and the International 3rd edition require to have medical oxygen for the primary treatment of casualties.
As a medical product, medical oxygen is subject to close regulation. We can replenish various types and sizes of cylinders with medical oxygen at our filling station in Woerden.
How we work:
- Send a request containing the following information:
- Amount of cylinders;
- Cylinder sizes;
- Valve type;
- Picture (if possible).
- Seafarma will reply with an offer.
- After approval, an order can be placed, specifying when the refilling of the cylinders is needed.
- Seafarma will make arrangements and email the packing list and further details.
- The cylinders can be brought to our warehouse in Woerden.
- The cylinders will be directly filled.
Medical Care
Pharmacy Apotheek Vogelakker is responsible for the quality of the medical oxygen 100%. If there are any concerns, doubts or questions, we encourage you to reach out to the pharmacist or the Deputy pharmacist. Additionally, if aftercare is required, the pharmacist is available to assist. Customers can contact the pharmacist for aftercare if needed. The pharmacist can be contacted by phone or email.
Note:
- We are not able to replenish cylinders that have not been hydraulic pressure tested.
- We are not able to replenish cylinders that are in poor condition.
- A surcharge will apply if the cylinders need to be emptied.
- It takes approximately one hour to replenish a 40L cylinder.
- The lead time for filling cylinders is approximately 1.5L/min.
Frequently asked questions
The lead time for filling cylinders with medical Oxygen is approximately 1.5L/pm.
| Sizes | Minutes |
| 40L | 60 |
| 10L | 15 |
| 5L | 7,5 |
| 2L | 3 |
Yes, we can arrange transport for the cylinders from our warehouse in Spijkenisse to our warehouse in Woerden.
The date of the hydrostatic pressure test should be engraved in the shoulder of the cylinder. If you cannot find any engravement on the cylinder, the cylinder needs to be hydrostatic pressure tested before it can be filled. If you do not understand the engravement on your cylinder, you can send a picture to our staff.
It takes one day to hydrostatic pressure test cylinders. Cylinders of 40L and larger can only be hydrostatic pressure tested on Tuesday.
Cylinders have to be hydrostatic pressure tested every 5 years.
We can refurbish cylinders. See our page regarding refurbishing cylinders.
If you are uncertain whether your cylinders are in sufficient condition for refilling, you can send pictures to our staff for evaluation.
Medical Oxygen has a limited shelf life of 3 years and therefore should be refilled before it expires.
The composition of our medical Oxygen is 100% v/v inhalation gas.