WHY SHOULD YOU START A CHOICE?
So, if you decide to buy an ultrasound machine - take your time, evaluate your requirements for the product being purchased on the following five points (if you are buying for a government agency through a tender, you can skip the first four points):
1. NEW / NON-EQUIPMENT.
Do you need exclusively new equipment, or can you consider buying new (reconditioned or demonstration) equipment?
Non-new equipment can be of three types:
Demonstration equipment - devices that sellers represent at exhibitions or approbations (it is often difficult to determine how much it was used). Full or partial warranty is given on such devices.
Just used equipment. As a rule, it is sold without warranty. The history of such devices can only be determined by serial number.
Remanufactured scanners. The body of the device is colored or completely changed, updated software, provide new or restored to the state of the new sensors. Parts with an expired usage period or with a certain percentage of wear are replaced with new ones (the percentage of wear is determined by the person who repairs the equipment). Such devices are warranted. Thus, we get almost a new scanner, unlike a used or demonstration device.
2. CHANNEL OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE ULTRASONIC INSTRUMENT ON THE MARKET.
Official (this is the only possible option for public hospitals). A big plus here is the availability of official service and a telephone support line, where you can help solve all the problems.
"Gray". In this case, you will be given documents on the device, but there may be difficulties with warranty service, service, training.
“Black” (the so-called “in-the-bag” mode of purchase) - this is a way to import sensors, portable scanners. In this case, you are not protected from any risks in the operation of the device.
Independent purchase and transportation of the device from outside the Russian Federation. You can also resort to the services of third-party organizations.
3. NECESSARY TERM OF USING THE SCANNER.
Temporary: you use the device for a period of time, and then resell
Rent: you have your own scanner, but for some time it is impossible to use it, for example, it is under repair
Permanent use: you are going to use the equipment until it becomes outdated or goes down.
4. METHOD OF PAYMENT EQUIPMENT.
You pay immediately the full cost of the equipment, in this case, you can get a lower price from the seller.
You buy in installments. Unfortunately, nowadays less and less sellers are ready to provide installments.
You buy equipment in leasing. A great option if you do not immediately have the right amount.
5. CONFIGURATION OF THE SCANNER.
Devices may vary in mobility: conditionally mobile, mobile, stationary, transforming.
Black and white (without doppler) or color scanner (with doppler).
Software and number of sensors (on these issues, you should consult with an ultrasound specialist working in your organization).
So, if you decide to buy an ultrasound machine - take your time, evaluate your requirements for the product being purchased on the following five points (if you are buying for a government agency through a tender, you can skip the first four points):
1. NEW / NON-EQUIPMENT.
Do you need exclusively new equipment, or can you consider buying new (reconditioned or demonstration) equipment?
Non-new equipment can be of three types:
Demonstration equipment - devices that sellers represent at exhibitions or approbations (it is often difficult to determine how much it was used). Full or partial warranty is given on such devices.
Just used equipment. As a rule, it is sold without warranty. The history of such devices can only be determined by serial number.
Remanufactured scanners. The body of the device is colored or completely changed, updated software, provide new or restored to the state of the new sensors. Parts with an expired usage period or with a certain percentage of wear are replaced with new ones (the percentage of wear is determined by the person who repairs the equipment). Such devices are warranted. Thus, we get almost a new scanner, unlike a used or demonstration device.
2. CHANNEL OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE ULTRASONIC INSTRUMENT ON THE MARKET.
Official (this is the only possible option for public hospitals). A big plus here is the availability of official service and a telephone support line, where you can help solve all the problems.
"Gray". In this case, you will be given documents on the device, but there may be difficulties with warranty service, service, training.
“Black” (the so-called “in-the-bag” mode of purchase) - this is a way to import sensors, portable scanners. In this case, you are not protected from any risks in the operation of the device.
Independent purchase and transportation of the device from outside the Russian Federation. You can also resort to the services of third-party organizations.
3. NECESSARY TERM OF USING THE SCANNER.
Temporary: you use the device for a period of time, and then resell
Rent: you have your own scanner, but for some time it is impossible to use it, for example, it is under repair
Permanent use: you are going to use the equipment until it becomes outdated or goes down.
4. METHOD OF PAYMENT EQUIPMENT.
You pay immediately the full cost of the equipment, in this case, you can get a lower price from the seller.
You buy in installments. Unfortunately, nowadays less and less sellers are ready to provide installments.
You buy equipment in leasing. A great option if you do not immediately have the right amount.
5. CONFIGURATION OF THE SCANNER.
Devices may vary in mobility: conditionally mobile, mobile, stationary, transforming.
Black and white (without doppler) or color scanner (with doppler).
Software and number of sensors (on these issues, you should consult with an ultrasound specialist working in your organization).
