| In today's weak global economy and rising | | | | that reason, ultrasound equipment is among the |
| unemployment rate, and make us know about all | | | | top-selling items. The technology in this case hasn't |
| changes a penny can make in one's life. Given the | | | | changed radically. A used ultrasound or refurbished CT |
| situation, if you have to choose between buying and | | | | will get the job done. This concept benefits the all |
| procurement. What will you do? It seems that latter | | | | involved. |
| one has become "in" thing when it comes to buying | | | | Used medical equipments are perfectly safe to buy. |
| sparingly. Used medical equipments come in a variety | | | | This is the best option for the buyer also to maintain |
| of conditions, but if you know what and where to look, | | | | cash and earn profits. It might happen that some used |
| you can probably get away with a good buy. In the | | | | medical equipment come with a service agreement or |
| long run the hospital can enjoy considerable savings | | | | a manufacturer's warranty. But if this is not the case, |
| for future purchases. | | | | you may ask the manufacturer to have the equipment |
| The market for used medical equipment is really | | | | serviced prior for it's in proper, safe working condition. |
| rewarding these days for doctors, hospitals and | | | | Know the details, ask for tests and perhaps even for |
| newbie in the business. Whether you need an | | | | the maintenance of machinery index increased to the |
| examining table, a scanner, ultrasound equipment, an | | | | end. Keeping this in mind, you and rest assured that |
| X-ray equipment or a nuclear imaging camera, you | | | | you will purchase quality equipment at reasonable cost. |
| can save from about 25%(its not new) to 60% (if it is | | | | But, still there are pitfalls of buying used medical |
| very old and not in a fair condition)or more by buying | | | | equipment. You won't get the training on complex |
| used equipments. Typically, the price of the used | | | | equipment that you would typically get with new |
| equipment is 50% of the original one. One way to | | | | pieces. Instructions may be missing. The equipment |
| ensure the equipment has been gently used is to | | | | may be difficult to have serviced. |
| inspect the equipment for signs of misuse. These signs | | | | Finally, you may have to make your own choice, |
| could be worn components, scuff marks, and | | | | delivery and installation arrangements. The |
| sometimes the looks too indicate that the equipment | | | | manufacturer will typically not do that, although some |
| piece has been overly used. Sometimes, the | | | | companies facilitate such arrangements for an added |
| equipment is well refurbished and works smoothly. | | | | fee. |
| Buying used equipment makes sense when the | | | | To avoid getting fixed in an unwanted situation, be |
| technology hasn't changed much; when you're | | | | cautious and do plenty of research. |
| strapped for cash or are starting out in practice. For | | | | |