11 Nov What Hospitals Should Verify Before Purchasing Refurbished Patient Monitors
Posted at 22:39h
in Medical Devices
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A refurbished patient monitor may look clean, power on normally, and display vital signs during a demonstration. None of those observations, however, is enough to establish that the device is ready for clinical use.
Before purchasing a refurbished patient monitor, hospitals should verify its service history, functional test results, alarm performance, accessory compatibility, software condition, and availability of technical support. The equipment must also meet the clinical requirements of the department where it will be used.