7 Questions You Should Ask Before Buying a Refurbished CT Scanner

To give, to deliver, to grant, to donate, to hand out, to provide…

Even if these verbs are all synonyms, their meanings do have minor or major nuanced differences. This is why, maybe, the best verb to use when referring to the services of a healthcare organization, is the verb to offer. 

 For a healthcare organization to offer the best, it often entails having top-quality and reliable medical equipment; devices that are truly differential. One machine that contributes to excellent diagnostic imaging capacities and services of any medical center is the CT Scanner. Nevertheless, as it happens with the majority of medical equipment, a CT Scanner can be a significant cost and its acquisition might seem difficult or even impossible. Fortunately, there are solutions to transcend any possible financial difficulties; and one that is growing is the purchase or lease of refurbished CT Scanners.

Before proceeding though, to the acquisition of your refurbished CT Scanner, there are 7 very important questions that you should ask. Let’s take a look!

●       Is the Refurbishment Process ISO Certified?

ISO is an auditing process certification that shows that a company follows specific standardized processes and guarantees a top quality refurbishment.

The refurbishment companies you should consider must possess ISO and be registered with the US FDA.

Additionally, it would be advisable to ask for any type of quality certification, and make sure that their medical equipment can be sold both in the US and abroad!

●       What about HIPAA?

HIPAA or Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is a federal requirement, making clear and obligatory that all patients’ information must be deleted from a machine or system before it leaves one facility to be moved to another. It is compulsory for this process to be realized during refurbishment, so that you avoid being fined for having information that you shouldn’t possess!

●       Has the Machine Undergone Internal Decontamination?

Undoubtedly, with use, machines get rusty and dirty; contrast dye and bodily fluids, or any other stain-generating element must be cleaned from the outside relatively easily. Still, it is equally important for all systems to be cleaned on the inside as well. Dust, debris and all types of microorganisms can cause overheating or other malfunctions. Make sure that your refurbished equipment is properly cleaned inside-out.

●       Is There Any Warranty Offered?

The best quality refurbished CT Scanner won’t come without a warranty. A one-year warranty is fairly standard. The provider must also include a detailed description of this warranty, clarifying the terms and conditions of the agreement. Replacement parts, technical support, labor costs and other specifics.

●       Is the provider experienced enough?

Experience and a long presence in the sector are the best credentials of a serious, trustworthy provider and the ultimate warranty you can get. When embarking on the purchase or lease of refurbished machines beware of those with little or no experience and expertise. From the most basic action of the refurbishment process to the shipping of the material, deep knowledge and experience on the subject will mark huge differences.

●       Are all the necessary accessories included?

Another question you must ask is - “will my CT Scanner be delivered with all the necessary accessories?” Imagine if on the day of the delivery you realize the package contains no translating couch, detector array or the machine’s filters. Ask the right questions, ask any question that comes to your mind. Ask for your provider to list all the accessories you should receive.

●       “Sorry, but do you have any proof?”

It might strike you as childish, but it is not. We can never be too careful so ask to see photos, videos or any other type of audiovisual material of the provider’s installations and material. Apart from that, you can also ask to see a list of previous and present buyers and collaborators. In a world where fraud tends to become normality, you must make sure before going ahead with a considerable investment.

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RitaAnn~ E.   Online Girl, Wearer of Many Hats Nice article. Something I hadn't thought of before. The saying goes something like "we learn something new everyday" really holds true I think. Thanks for sharing. RitaAnn~ Jan 14th 2023 11:42