In hospitals, clinics, and testing facilities, finding top quality medical testing equipment while staying within a budget is always a challenge. Many labs limit the amount of new and replacement equipment they buy per year, but this can also have drawbacks to keep up with the latest in testing requirements and degree of precision in the results.
An option that smart lab managers consider is the choice of used medical equipment for testing, analysis, and diagnostic requirements. Used equipment can be sold as tested and working or as refurbished; both options will provide reliable, dependable equipment from reputable companies.
There are several benefits to considering used medical equipment over new. To help understand what these benefits offer to any lab, a closer look will be helpful.
Pros
Buying equipment that has been tested and/or refurbished allows for the buyer to choose from top of the line models and brands with the latest of software upgrades, features, and functions.
As the cost is often as much as half off the new price and possibly up to 70% off the new price, this can be a significant saving. When dealing with a top used equipment seller, it may be possible to sell used surplus equipment, which will save time and also further offset the cost of the replacement equipment.
Making a choice to buy used instead of new can make adding to the capacity of lab very easy to work into the budget. In turn, this will boost the performance of the lab, which is always an important consideration.
Are There Any Cons?
When choosing a reputable, established company from which to buy used medical equipment, there really aren’t any cons. The company will check the equipment is in full working order before the sale, or they may also offer refurbished equipment with a warranty, adding to your peace of mind in making the purchase.
