Used and Refurbished Medical Equipment

Guide to Used and Refurbished Medical Equipment

Cut costs without sacrificing quality with used and refurbished medical equipment
By Mary Beth Doyle

Whether you are searching for a single item or need to outfit an entire medical center, used and refurbished medical equipment might be the answer you’re looking for. You can save anywhere from 40% to 60% depending on the medical equipment you need, and if you buy from reputable suppliers of used and refurbished medical devices, you won’t have to sacrifice quality, reliability or appearance. Savings from opting for used medical equipment can allow healthcare organizations to put their dollars to use in other areas.

Before launching into a search of used and refurbished medical equipment, consider the following:

1. Is the type of medical equipment you need available used or refurbished?
2. Is the used medical equipment supplier you’re considering reputable? Find testimonials or ask for references.
3. Get the most up-to-date equipment possible. Even though something has been professionally refurbished, you might as well get the newest model possible.

Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find used medical equipment for sale online Some websites allow you to search for used and refurbished medical equipment from a variety of suppliers. This will help you compare prices as well as any 'extras' like free delivery and setup.

I recommend:  At LabX, you search thousands of ads posted by top suppliers of used and refurbished medical equipment. AKW Medical allows you to sign up for periodic email updates of used medical equipment for sale in case there’s a specialized item you are having trouble finding.

Make a deal with manufacturers of used and refurbished medical equipment Many suppliers of used and refurbished medical equipment are willing to purchase used medical equipment or make a trade for any new, used or refurbished medical supplies you need.

I recommend:  Foremost Equipment has refurbished medical patient monitors among other medical equipment; you can also sell your under-used or obsolete equipment to them. Plaza Medical Inc., based in Denver, Colorado, not only offers new and used medical equipment but can also repair problematic medical equipment. They even accept trade-ins and purchase used hospital equipment outright as well.

Consider a used medical supplies consultant If you're considering starting your own practice, you may want advice on how much to budget for medical equipment as well as how much used hospital equipment can save you.

I recommend:  Venture Medical ReQuip, Inc. can provide strategies for implementing used and refurbished medical equipment in your healthcare center.

Cover all your bases before you buy used medical equipment Evaluate the warranty from the used medical equipment supplier to ensure you have some sort of safety net in case the refurbished medical equipment malfunctions or is not what you were expecting.

I recommend:  Ardus Medical offers a one-year warranty on any refurbished medical equipment purchased from its inventory, which includes defibrillators, infusion pumps and more.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• Make sure all refurbished medical devices you purchase have been tested by staff trained in accordance to the manufacturer's specifications.
• Not comfortable with used or refurbished medical equipment? Consider leasing medical equipment as another cost-effective solution.