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What to Consider Before Buying a Refurbished MRI Scanner

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When a medical organization or hospital wants to purchase a new medical device, the manager needs to follow some advice to get the best for his budget and for his patients. Nowadays, there are medical units which are a great solution even though they have been already used. Buying a pre-owned or refurbished MRI scan is a good choice for small medical organizations and hospitals who want to save their amount of money.

Those persons who are looking for a refurbished MRI scanner must know the facts about the equipment and that the equipment is a good investment.

Things to consider before buying a refurbished MRI scanner

• The MRI warranty type offered by the vendor

The persons who tend to buy refurbished MRI scanners should be interested in the length of offered warranties and especially which parts and services are covered with this type of document. They must comprehend what is the best option for them and their budget and ask for short-term or extended warranties for the refurbished MRI machine.  Keep in mind to ask the vendor if the warranty covers the services with the coils, compressor, cold head, and chiller. If the buyer decides to buy the refurbished MRI scanner he must be sure that the warranty covers all of the integral parts of the equipment.

• It is true that the refurbished machines are not just used machines

All persons who need a new or refurbished MRI scanner must consider the fact that there is a big difference between used and refurbished MRI machine. The following services are done to refurbished MRI scanner machines:

• Internal and external cleaning, removing of the dust and complete decontamination of the MRI scanner.
• Essential report about mechanical performance including component checkup,
• Restoration of the old nozzles, pipes, hoses, and worn out mechanical parts. Body parts restoration is also performed involving painting and denting job. All damaged decals and keypad overlays are also replaced.
• Keep in mind that every component with fail function are first tested and if needed they are repaired or replaced. Software updates are offered if the MRI scanner is not initially updated.
• Machine calibration is done, and one-year warranty is included against all parts which are provided.

All persons who need a refurbished MRI scanner should consider the fact that these machines can function properly and effectively as a new machine without any damage or compromise.

• How comfortable would the patient be?

When a patient is told that he should get an MRI scan he gets anxious because of the closed space, tight, or what would the result be. When considering a refurbished MRSI scanner, the buyer should think about a wider cylinder which may increase the comfort of the patient. Another thing to consider is choosing a wider table which may be more comfortable for larger patients. Open high-field MRI machine could also be another attractive solution for most of the patients. Keep in mind that the noise and vibrations may disturb the patient. It is good to know that new models are manufactured according to the standards of the new assessment in technology with a greater control of the noise while making the scan process more convenient for all patients.

• Is the radiation from a refurbished MRI scanner more and more dangerous?

The medical team, the doctor and the technician, would do everything possible to protect the patient from an extra dose of radiation. The one thing that should be remembered is that patients will have negative effects from the radiation only if they are exposed to large doses and when that procedure is not timely stopped and supervised.

Summary

When purchasing an MRI scanner is not much different from buying a used car. The first thing to consider is the need and the amount of money a buyer is willing to pay to get what he really needs. The next thing is to discover his actual need. However, all medical healthcare providers should consider the following things when purchasing a refurbished MRI scanner for their medical hospital:

• Intended uses
• The strength of the MRI scanner
• Regulatory requirements
• How many persons a medical professional expects to see
• Does the proper space fit the equipment?

All these tips are very important and according to the offered possibilities, the final decision is not always easy. Advice is always needed from a medical professional. Also keep in mind that an refurbished MRI scanner is a reasonable investment.

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