What is a refurbished echocardiography device?
Benefits of buying a refurbished echocardiography device
1. Significant savings in budget and initial costs
2. Access to more advanced technologies
3. Depreciation of the device over time
Key factors in the evaluation and purchase of a refurbished echocardiography device
Refurbishment Class and Level
Assessing the health and diversity of probes (Probes)
- Crystals test: Absence of black spots or dropouts on the screen, which indicates the breakage of piezoelectric crystals.
- Cable and connector health: Physical examination of the probe cable to ensure no tears, wear or excessive stretching.
- Variety of probes: Make sure that the device in question is capable of supporting the required probes. including phased array probe, convolution, pediatric probes or TEE probe.
Monitor quality and image processing board
Operating system and diagnostic software
Important steps in the process of buying refurbished imaging equipment
Detailed needs assessment of the clinic
Functional test (Live Demo)
Checking the status of support and spare parts
The importance of warranty and after-sales service in purchasing a refurbish echocardiography device
Introduction of reliable brands in the field of echocardiography devices
- GE Healthcare: The Vivid device series (such as Vivid E9 or Vivid E95) are known as the gold standards in echocardiography, and their refurbished models are extremely durable and efficient.
- Philips: Epiq and Affiniti series with advanced imaging technologies and extraordinary resolution in two-dimensional and 3D are a unique choice for heart specialist centers.
- Siemens: Acuson series is a suitable and stable option by providing accurate and durable images of the body and hardware parts.