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Buying used01
Hospitals and clinics do not have to choose between new and used equipment on purchase price alone. The better investment is the unit that meets the clinical requirement, fits the service environment and can be supported for…
Buying checklist02
Buying a used medical device is a procurement decision, not only a price comparison. Confirm what it is, what it can do, what is included and what must happen before clinical service. Adapt these ten checks to the device and…
Ultrasound03
A pre-owned ultrasound system can suit a service when its configuration matches the examinations and its condition is understood. The console is only one part of the decision: probes, software, image quality, connectivity and…
Endoscopy04
An endoscopy setup is a group of connected devices. Processor, light source, scope, display and accessories must work together. Individually functional components may not form a usable system, so identify every part and…
Theatre planning05
Equip a theatre around the procedures it will support, the people who will use it and the infrastructure already in place. Buying devices before the room and workflow are ready can tie up funds without creating usable capacity.
Buying used06
Hospitals and clinics consider pre-owned equipment for a lower initial price, service expansion or a familiar model. These reasons can make a used device worth evaluating, but do not make every item a good purchase. Assess…
International buyers07
Importing a used medical device requires planning. The buyer must establish whether the exact product may be imported and used in the destination, arrange customs and transport, and ensure it can be installed and supported…
Patient monitoring08
Patient monitors are chosen for a care environment and the measurements staff need. A bedside monitor, portable vital-signs unit and telemetry system serve different workflows. Specify intended setting and functions, then…
Sustainability09
Buying pre-owned equipment can keep a serviceable device in use longer and may delay a replacement purchase. The environmental value is not automatic: it depends on remaining life, suitability, energy and consumable use,…
Equipment brands10
Hospitals use equipment from many manufacturers; brands vary by category, country and equipment age. This guide gives examples of established names, not a ranking, endorsement or complete list. A familiar brand does not…
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