Choosing pre-owned medical equipment over buying new has become increasingly popular in healthcare settings around the world. In fact, we explored this topic in detail in our blog, The benefits of second-hand medical equipment in a challenging economy. In summary, choosing second-hand medical equipment supports sustainability initiatives, reduces medical waste and e-waste and makes advanced medical technology more accessible to a wider range of facilities.
However, while the benefits are clear, it’s important to approach the purchase of used equipment with the same diligence you would when purchasing new. Hilditch Group’s pre-collection service process safeguards buyers purchasing second-hand equipment. Prior to collecting your purchase, our team of expert, in-house medical engineers can carry out thorough inspections, testing and calibration to ensure equipment is reliable, safe to use and ready for clinical application. On top of this, items purchased through Hilditch Group entitle buyers to a 5% discount on servicing.
Why medical equipment servicing is essential
A service is a precaution that not only ensures enhanced safety in application, but also long-term value and equipment reliability. Servicing should be considered a critical step in the buying process.
The benefits of medical equipment servicing
Some of the most important benefits include:
- Product longevity: medical equipment is a long-term investment. Servicing extends the lifespan of the device by ensuring all components are functioning correctly, preventing early failure and reducing the risk of sudden breakdowns.
- Identify hidden faults: a service can identify any underlying issues that may not be apparent and address them before they become critical. Hilditch Group’s certified medical equipment technicians can identify hidden faults so that they don’t surface during use, interrupting patient care and leading to downtime and an unexpected, costly repair down the track.
- Address safety risks: servicing ensures equipment meets necessary safety and operational standards before being used on patients.
- Proactive maintenance saves long term costs: by identifying potential issues before they escalate, buyers can mitigate the costs of emergency repairs and downtime later.
- Ensure accuracy: calibration during the servicing process ensures devices are delivering precise and reliable clinical results.
- Peace of mind: buyers gain confidence knowing that qualified medical engineers have thoroughly assessed the equipment ensuring that it is in good working condition and making their investment worthwhile.
- Improved resale value: well-maintained equipment retains higher residual value.
- Sustainability: servicing ensures second-hand medical equipment is maintained in the best possible condition, allowing it to remain in circulation for longer.
Hilditch Group’s expert medical engineers
One of the unique advantages of buying with Hilditch Group is the expertise of our in-house medical engineers. Each certified medical equipment technician has extensive servicing experience and ensures that every item meets rigorous standards. Our process includes:
- Thorough inspection and testing to check device functionality, performance and safety.
- Repairs, calibration and replacement or upgrade of components (where required) to restore equipment to optimal performance levels.
- Certification checks.
- Reviewing official documentation and maintenance records to gain a thorough understanding of the device’s performance and service history.
Our team is fully qualified with extensive experience meaning each assessment is carried out with precision and professionalism.
Buy with confidence
When you book a pre-collection service, you’re investing in reliability, expert support and complete peace of mind. Our thorough servicing process protects your investment by addressing potential issues before they arise, ensuring your equipment is fully tested, safe and ready for immediate use. Every serviced device is optimised to deliver the performance, safety and reliability healthcare providers need to uphold the highest standards of patient care.
Get in touch today to book a service or explore our upcoming auctions to discover available equipment.
