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Is it better to buy new or used or refurbished medical equipment? Are refurbished or used medical equipment worth buying? Will I be compromising on quality if I purchase used or pre-owned medical imaging equipment for my healthcare facility? Do the pre-owned or refurbished medical equipment come with the latest technology? Is there a warranty available on used or refurbished medical imaging equipment?
These are the common questions that come to your mind before buying heavy investment medical equipment, irrespective of whether you are a large medical organization, a hospital, a medical clinic, or a private healthcare facility. Buying medical equipment requires planning, research, and clarity on all the factors to be considered before making the final decision. Medical Imaging Equipment is a complex and expensive machinery required for quality diagnosis in any healthcare facility. Currently, there are many options available in the market from new to refurbished medical equipment. In fact, various OEM’s latest models are available as refurbished medical imaging equipment for sale. Refurbished medical equipment is used but restored to its almost original condition and calibrated as per OEM specifications.
So, if you are looking out for reliable refurbished medical equipment, let’s consider the pros and cons of purchasing used or refurbished medical equipment.
Cost Saving
Savings is the biggest difference between buying new and refurbished or used medical equipment. So if you have budget limitations, purchasing refurbished medical equipment is your best bet. Refurbished medical equipment from major OEMs is available at much-reduced rates, so you land up paying only a fraction of the original cost of the equipment. You can save anywhere between 50 to 70% cost by buying refurbished medical equipment as compared to buying new equipment. With the savings, you can afford to buy the latest and the best technically upgraded machine which will help you in gaining your patient’s trust and also give you an edge over your competitors.
Customized Refurbishing
You can choose to buy medical equipment with various levels of refurbishment. As in you might opt for medical equipment which is only technically refurbished without any cosmetic changes or opt for equipment refurbished both technically & cosmetically. You can choose refurbished equipment based on various parameters such as manufacturing brand, refurbishment level, usage, age, cost, type of equipment, and so on. Depending on your budget, medical facility environment, and your requirement, you can buy the most suited medical equipment from various refurbished options available.
Quality
Buying refurbished medical equipment doesn’t necessarily mean that you are compromising on quality. As mentioned earlier, refurbishments these days are absolutely up to the mark and as per OEM specifications. However, it is very important not to fall prey to some vendors selling low-quality equipment. Firstly, you should do thorough research on the reliability of the company you plan to buy your refurbished medical equipment from. Secondly, you should consider buying certified used or refurbished medical equipment to ensure that the machine has gone through relevant testing and checks before certification. Thirdly, you should check on what sort of parts replacement guarantee is provided with the medical equipment. And lastly, new equipment generally comes with the term that they can be returned but the same cannot be said about used or refurbished medical equipment. So before buying used or refurbished medical equipment, check whether you can return the machine if you are not satisfied with the functionality or the quality of the equipment.
Warranty
You should check if the used or pre-owned medical equipment is still new as there are chances it may still be covered under warranty from the manufacturer. There are no standard warranty terms when it comes to refurbished medical equipment. The warranty policies differ as per the company providing the refurbished medical equipment. However, most certified medical equipment comes with a warranty. So, make sure to check with your vendor on the warranty terms, service agreement, parts replacement policy, and after-sales service before buying refurbished medical equipment.
We at KB Consulting understand that you need to provide the latest and the best in healthcare to your patients. We offer a wide range of refurbished and pre-owned medical equipment including imaging equipment from well-known OEMs such as Philips, Siemens, GE, Toshiba, and more. The equipment is tested at various levels before and after refurbishing, calibrated as per manufacturer’s standards and specifications, passed through rigorous checking and tests, and thereafter certified. As a medical professional, you are the best judge of how critical it is to have quality medical equipment at your facility while balancing the finance part and our experts will guide you and help you select the best medical equipment suited for you, your medical facility, and your patient’s needs.
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