Sensible Solutions for Refurbished Radiology

It is well known that CT procedures provide valuable and irreplaceable diagnostic information for patients.  CT volumes are on the rise— with more than 62 million scans performed each year.  However, with this increase in utilization, there is a growing concern about the cumulative radiation dose to the general population. 

People everywhere are coming around to the benefits of pre-owned medical equipment, but this is particularly true in the developing nations of the world.  If the average annual income is US $8,000 (India) or US $12,200 (Romania), it might be hard for a nation to fund new state-of-the-art technology in all of its hospitals and clinics.  Even when substantial public or private investment is available, the choice for every parcel of money can be between one new system vs. two, three or four used systems.  This is true even for purchasers in developed nations, and is now a crucial option worldwide. 

Did you see the power of SafeCT technology for yourself?  You know, SafeCT is the add-on system for all CT scanners (4-slice and up) that boosts your diagnostic image quality for any exposure parameters.  Clients brought in a low-dose study, and we processed it with SafeCT.  They were able to see the amazing results right on the spot!  SafeCT processes low-dose, noisy CT images into high-quality images quickly and easily.

It was another great RSNA show in Chicago over Thanksgiving and chances are, you’ve still got visions of new MRI equipment dancing in your head.  But is now the best time to buy?  And is that new MRI really what you need in order to be more successful at your clinic or facility? 

Buying from a Stocking Dealer is usually not the cheapest way to buy used and refurbished medical equipment.  It’s not.  Think about it… they do things like pay to pick-up and deliver the equipment to their location, compensate extra staff, and spread out the costs of forklifts and other warehouse equipment. So, why buy equipment from a firm with the actual systems in their warehouse?  Why does it make sense to sometimes pay a little more than buying from a broker? 

Want to see the power of SafeCT technology for yourself?  You know, it’s the add-on system for all CT Scanners (4 slice and up) that boosts your diagnostic image quality for any exposure parameters.  Just bring your low-dose study, and we’ll process it with SafeCT at the Medic Vision Booth #4444, Hall A.  You’ll be able to see the amazing results right on the spot!  SafeCT turns low-dose, noisy CT images into high quality images quickly and easily.  Plus, you’ll then be eligible to win a FREE 60-Day Trial with SafeCT at your facility!  Even if you don’t win, you’ll earn a discount on our exclusive Try & Buy SafeCT program.

The utilization of diagnostic radiation is a key part to proper healthcare diagnosis and as such can help save lives. However, the over utilization of ionizing radiation has detrimental and sometimes disastrous effects. In an effort to find the most effective balance, hospitals and imaging centers are considering strategies to design and implement integrated dose reduction across modalities. They have, however, encountered many internal issues. Read on to learn more about the initial steps to take in order to implement a comprehensive CT dose reduction strategy for your hospital or imaging center.    

These days, there’s an increased popularity in “Spot the Difference” photos.  You see them on the internet, in Facebook, in popular magazines—at first glance the photos seem identical.  But look closer, and there are some real differences.  One shirt has five stripes instead of six, one girl has freckles and the other doesn’t.  Well, if you put an OEC 9600 C-Arm next to an OEC 9800 C-Arm, you’d be hard pressed to be able to tell the difference.  The frame is nearly identical.  The size and weight are the same.  Even most experts can’t tell the difference at first.  

So you’ve discovered the enormous benefits of purchasing pre-owned, refurbished medical equipment like MRIs, CTs, C-arms, PETs or other imaging devices.  And you’re feeling pretty smart.  After all, you get the ideal imaging equipment for your  facility without paying full price for the shiny new toy.  If you were wise enough to buy from Atlantis Worldwide, you like the fact that they put all pre-owned equipment through a no-holds-barred process that ensures the highest quality standards, rock star performance and reliability and a price point that makes you look like a genius.  In other words, it’s as good as new, without the OMG price tag.  You also like the fact that Atlantis Worldwide provides an amazing warranty and the exact kind of service contract that will keep it running like new—without the headaches.  Think your job is over?

Purchasing a refurbished C-Arm is a great investment for a private practice that is just starting out, a cost-conscious hospital looking to upgrade their radiology equipment, or any medical facility that is looking for a sensible solution while maintaining a high quality of care. The catch in this market is what “refurbished” means to one company may be different from what “refurbished” means to another. Some companies say they refurbish C-Arms, but in reality all they do is give the C-arm a paint job, and while that’s important, it’s not enough. So before you get to the buying stage, make sure you read this article, it will clearly outline all the things you should know and expect from a refurbished C-Arm.