| Medical equipment promises individuals better | | | | distributor. The Manufacturer’s staff has the |
| healthcare through innovative technology. A common | | | | technical acumen and training to provide sound help |
| question that most hospitals and clinics ask themselves | | | | and advice. On the other hand, used medical |
| when in the market for medical equipment is whether | | | | equipment users may have to contact the reseller, |
| they should buy new or used. The answer to this | | | | who might lack the requisite skills and expertise. |
| seemingly simple question is intricate because of the | | | | Availability of spare parts and accessories is another |
| factors that need to be accounted for before making | | | | cause for concern. Spare parts and accessories can |
| a decision. | | | | be readily procured for brand new equipment |
| Cost is considered to be the first (amongst others) and | | | | throughout its stipulated lifetime. A vast network of |
| most important parameter that would influence the | | | | authorized dealers and repair centers act as an added |
| decision. There are cost considerations to factor into | | | | benefit. Refurbished equipment's parts and |
| the equation that go beyond the individual price of the | | | | accessories may be difficult to source as they |
| equipment. Therefore, keeping the cost factor as | | | | become obsolete. This in turn may render the |
| constant, lets weigh the advantages of buying new | | | | equipment unfit for use. |
| medical equipment against used. | | | | Advancements made in the field of medical science |
| New medical equipment comes with a manufacturer's | | | | technology are constantly incorporated into new |
| OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) warranty, | | | | equipment. This equipment serves a vital role in |
| which is a promise of indemnity against defects, under | | | | providing healthcare to many and have enabled health |
| normal condition of use. An OEM warranty typically | | | | care professionals in saving human life. Used |
| covers the equipment’s hardware and software | | | | equipment sometimes lacks the latest technology and |
| components, thus ensuring a complete peace of mind. | | | | may not be apt for use under various circumstances, |
| Used/refurbished medical equipment usually comes | | | | or may fail to deliver when needed the most. |
| with a time limited warranty offered by resellers, and | | | | Lastly, insurance claims are also an important |
| many times does not cover all hardware and | | | | consideration when making a decision. Oftentimes is |
| software defects. Extended warranty might be an | | | | far easier for healthcare providers to make insurance |
| option, but would mean additional cost. | | | | claims when working with equipment that is operating |
| Further, New equipment comes with the added | | | | with the latest technologies. |
| advantage of better post sales service wherein all the | | | | Because of these factors the majority of healthcare |
| technical queries are handled directly by the original | | | | professionals pursue new medical equipment over |
| equipment manufacturer or in conjunction with your | | | | used. |