When to Buy Reconditioned Medical Equipment in Massachusetts

Costs in the healthcare industry are rising every single day and not just for patients. Providers are looking to purchase reconditioned equipment, such as used autoclave sales, from trusted bio-medical sales and service providers. When you purchase used physician equipment and devices from a reputable source, such as Stat Bio-Medical Sales & Service, you know you can count on each item to be serviced according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and certified according to local, state and federal guidelines. You wouldn’t trust just any sales team to provide you with used or reconditioned equipment because there is a lot riding on the quality of the equipment that you use each day in your practice, clinic, center or hospital.

Cost-Effective Opportunities
One of the best times to purchase reconditioned equipment is when your facility is experiencing a tightening budget. You still need to replace old and worn out equipment, but you can’t necessarily find room in the budget for a brand new piece of machinery. Contact your representative at the bio-medical sales and service provider to ask about used autoclave sales and deals on other types of essential equipment. You might be surprised to discover what is available and how much you will be able to save.

Doctor’s offices, clinics, surgical centers, and emergency rooms are all in desperate need of affordable physician equipment. It pays to ask your provider about opportunities that will help save you money while providing your patients with the very best in medical care. However, before you make a purchase, make sure you know what you are getting into with used equipment. It pays to take some time to do a little research, ask some questions, learn all you can about warranties, guarantees, and service contracts, before you sign on the dotted line. You want to ensure that you are getting the best return on your investment and that the equipment is reconditioned to a high standard.

What to Expect
It is important to understand that the words “used” or even “reconditioned” equipment doesn’t mean the same thing to every provider. There is no industry standard that defines those words. When you speak with the bio-medical sales and service representative, make sure that you are clear as to what you can expect the condition of the used autoclave sales and other equipment to be in when you receive it. Most companies have different ideas of refurbishing physician equipment, so it is really important that you ask questions to avoid surprise or disappointment on the delivery day.

• RECONDITIONED – This term typically means that the bio-medical equipment is checked, tested, and inspected to ensure that it meets the original manufacturer or OEM standards. Once the test is complete, the equipment is then cleaned, sterilized, disinfected, and delivered to your office. Stat Bio-Medical Sales & Service specializes in reconditioned equipment.
• REFURBISHED – There are three different types of “refurbished” equipment for you to consider. The first is known in the industry as “cosmetically refurbished,” which means that it is tested to OEM specifications, but the surface has been modified or changed to look better before it is delivered. Equipment that is “parts refurbished” means that the original parts were unable to meet OEM specifications, so they were replaced during the refurbishment before delivery. The third type is “fully refurbished,” which means that everything was completely overhauled on the equipment, including a major replacement of parts, cosmetic work was done, and the device was re-tested to ensure it met OEM specifications.

Ask Questions – Get Answers
When you speak with your bio-medical sales and service representative about used autoclave sales and other types of reconditioned equipment, make sure to ask questions about the status and condition of the equipment before you buy it. Ask how much work had to be done on the device before it was able to meet OEM standards and ask whether a warranty will be included and for what length of time. If you already work with the company, ask about any future servicing contracts that might be available for the physician equipment to ensure that it continues to meet industry and regulation standards.

If you would like to learn more about purchasing reconditioned equipment or require other services from Stat Bio-Medical Sales & Service, please give us a call at 1-877-995-1117. Our team of highly trained and experienced customer service technicians can help answer any questions that you might have about the physician equipment sales and services we provide.