Purchasing a new machine is very attractive because it is guaranteed to work faultlessly and efficiently. However, there are cases whereby buying a new machine is out of the question. Buying a refurbished machine is desirable mostly when a person wants to save money as it may cost less than 50% of the price of a new machine thanks to the electronic assembly. This article discusses things that should be considered before deciding to buy a refurbished CT scanner.
Human DNA may get damaged when a person gets exposed to a high level of radiation. The first thing to check before purchasing a used scanner is its radiation emission levels, otherwise, patients using the scanner will be at risk of getting deadly sicknesses like breast cancer or losing their unborn babies if pregnant. If the emissions are above the medical science threshold then a new machine is the only option.
The machine may have had just a scratch to make it a second-hand product or it may have been used a lot of times and lost its value before you buy it. The former will perform to its maximum design speed while the latter may have a very slow processing speed. The machine you choose should be able to capture images at an acceptable speed, don t compromise.
Buying something that you will probably never use is a waste of money as much as buying something that will not give you what you want is. No person wants to spend money buying more things on top of a big machine that was supposed to come with them. So before buying the scanner, check if it provides the services that you will need and if you can buy a cheaper one that does not come with unnecessary extras.
A used machine may require you to spend more money on it even after the big purchase. Since the scanner is not brand new, it might break up regularly if not maintained properly. This means you will spend a lot of money buying repairing parts and replacing them. Regular maintenance also comes as a cost.
It is advisable to purchase one that is still under warranty. If the warranty has already expired, check which services will be available and how much they will cost. Given the duration of the warranty and/or the cost of extra services you will be in a better state to make comparisons and buy the most suitable machine.
Imagine having to tell your patients to come some other time because the machine is broken and needs repairing parts that will only arrive after 2 months since they were ordered from another continent. People could lose lives and you can lose clients. It is safer to buy one whose parts can be found locally or nearby.
It is not really clear if purchasing a refurbished scanner will save money without considering all the factors mentioned above. There are underlying costs that may arise with time, know them and choose wisely.
Human DNA may get damaged when a person gets exposed to a high level of radiation. The first thing to check before purchasing a used scanner is its radiation emission levels, otherwise, patients using the scanner will be at risk of getting deadly sicknesses like breast cancer or losing their unborn babies if pregnant. If the emissions are above the medical science threshold then a new machine is the only option.
The machine may have had just a scratch to make it a second-hand product or it may have been used a lot of times and lost its value before you buy it. The former will perform to its maximum design speed while the latter may have a very slow processing speed. The machine you choose should be able to capture images at an acceptable speed, don t compromise.
Buying something that you will probably never use is a waste of money as much as buying something that will not give you what you want is. No person wants to spend money buying more things on top of a big machine that was supposed to come with them. So before buying the scanner, check if it provides the services that you will need and if you can buy a cheaper one that does not come with unnecessary extras.
A used machine may require you to spend more money on it even after the big purchase. Since the scanner is not brand new, it might break up regularly if not maintained properly. This means you will spend a lot of money buying repairing parts and replacing them. Regular maintenance also comes as a cost.
It is advisable to purchase one that is still under warranty. If the warranty has already expired, check which services will be available and how much they will cost. Given the duration of the warranty and/or the cost of extra services you will be in a better state to make comparisons and buy the most suitable machine.
Imagine having to tell your patients to come some other time because the machine is broken and needs repairing parts that will only arrive after 2 months since they were ordered from another continent. People could lose lives and you can lose clients. It is safer to buy one whose parts can be found locally or nearby.
It is not really clear if purchasing a refurbished scanner will save money without considering all the factors mentioned above. There are underlying costs that may arise with time, know them and choose wisely.
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