There is an important distinction to make between used equipment and refurbished stress test systems. Used equipment is sold as is, typically through online auctions, medical supply auctions or through private sales.
Refurbished stress test equipment or other medical equipment and machines are not sold as is. In fact, each one is carefully evaluated and tested, and then all the required parts and components are replaced with new components by a Certified Biomedical Technician.
These replacement parts are OEM or original equipment manufacturers specifications. This means that the parts or components used in the repair meet the manufacturer’s testing and requirement and that the machine itself works as if it were new. Typically, with a quality company selling the equipment, the buyer will receive a one year’s parts and labor warranty or, in some cases, have the option for a longer or extended warranty.
The Basics
When choosing refurbished stress test systems, it is very similar to buying new equipment. You need to make sure that the system has everything required, including a treadmill, the consult and controls, and the EKG unit which will transfer information from the patient to the software in the system.
The treadmills should be fully compatible with the software, and by choosing a system rather than the individual components, there is no risk of incompatibility between the two.
The system should be designed to be effective and efficient for your facility needs. There are different options in refurbished systems that include systems with a wide range of reporting, analytics and data storage and transfer options or systems that are more basic.
The Cost
By choosing a refurbished over a new stress test system, many healthcare facilities find they can upgrade to a more advanced and cutting edge system over buying a new system.
This will allow the cardiologist and the staff of technicians operating the equipment to complete advanced types of diagnostics through the system. Technicians and doctors or nurses will be able to generate the required reports at the touch of a button, store patient information, or send information through the network for remote access and viewing.
The cost savings of refurbished stress test systems over new can be as much as 40% or more. These systems, particularly when there is more than one in a facility, can save a significant amount of money while providing advanced level diagnostics.
