Buying Refurbished – Used C-Arm For Your Facility

Buying Refurbished - Used C-Arm

Buying refurbished – used c-arm for your healthcare business can be a challenging task. There are many things to consider when buying a C-Arm. First and foremost, the cost of acquisition is something most healthcare businesses will have to consider. The advantage of a buying a refurbished – used c-arm is the lower cost to…

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Fluoroscan InSight Mini C-Arm

Fluoroscan insight mini c-arm

Fluoroscan InSight mini C-arm is more versatile, efficient and cost-effective than ever before, and it is the most sought-after mini C-arm on the market. Hologic Fluoroscan InSight mini c-arm is designed specifically for orthopedic and other extremity surgeons. Fluoroscan InSight combines tremendous maneuverability, ultra-fine low-dose fluoroscopy images, and automated adjustments that deliver the optimum image…

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C-Arms – Defined

c-arms defined

C-Arms Defined:  A medical imaging unit used primarily for fluoroscopic imaging during surgical and orthopedic procedures. A c-arm uses a computer workstation to view, manipulate, store and transfer the images. The C-Arm is named for the C-shaped arm used to connect the x-ray source and x-ray detector to one another. Prior to 1955, when the…

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Diagnostic Radiologists

diagnostic radiologists
Diagnostic Radiologists are medical doctors that specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging (radiology) procedures (exams/tests) such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound.

Radiologists complete at least 13 years of training, including medical school, a four-year residency, and most often, an additional one- or two-year fellowship of very specialized training, such as radiation oncology, pediatric radiology, or interventional radiology. They are certified by the American Board of Radiology, and they have exacting requirements for continuing medical education throughout their practicing years.

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KMC-950 C-Arm

KMC-950 C-Arm

KMC-950 C-Arm allows the user to perform most c-arm procedures.  With the ease of movement and positioning, the KMC-950 c-arm machine allows for fast alignment when used with an imaging table. X-ray image intensifier on the Comed KMC-9 50 comes standard with 1Kx 1K digital flat-screen monitors. This C-Arm doesn’t require batteries, unlike similar systems…

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Mobile C-Arm Systems

mobile c-arm systems

Mobile Imaging Systems are an essential part of everyday hospital life, due to their ability to move around the patient.  The optimum angle for a high-quality image is achieved, while keeping the patient comfortable. Mobile C-Arm systems are mobile imaging devices based on X-ray technology and since the introduction of the first C-arm in 1955,…

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GE 9900 Elite C-Arm

ge 9900 elite c-arm

GE 9900 Elite c-arm offers superb image quality and an easy-to-use interface, which is ideal for all imaging facilities.  The OEC 9900 C-Arm Elite image processing power is 100 times greater than older OEC C-Arm models, and use Dynamic Range Management. GE Healthcare has set the standard for c-arms and the GE 9900 Elite c-arm…

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Rent a C-Arm or Buy?

rent a c-arm

Rent a C-arm or buy?   For many hospitals, clinics, or private imaging centers, buying a new or used C-Arm requires large capital expenditures.  C-Arm rentals are low risk; lets you acquire equipment quickly, and is easily returned. Benefits: If you rent a C-Arm instead of purchasing or leasing, you can take advantage of certain benefits,…

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Facility Responsibilities For C-Arm Installation

facility responsibilities

Facility responsibilities for c-arm installation that falls to your facility and staff to implement directly.  However, all of  us at Pacific Healthcare Imaging are here to help you every step of the way! Facility Responsibilities: State Regulation and Registration Regulatory compliance for state registration is the responsibility of the facility receiving the new equipment and…

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C-Arm Sizes

C-Arm Sizes

C-Arm sizes include Mini C-Arms, Compact C-Arms, and  Full-Size C-Arms.  Keep in mind there are also modifications for C-arms such as digital retrofit devices for analog C-arms.  C-arms are used for a range of diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive surgical procedures.  They are flexible, and can be used in a variety of situations. Differences Between C-Arm…

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Refurbished C-Arms Guide

Refurbished c-arms are used for a range of diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive surgical procedures. Used C-arms, like people, come in different shapes and sizes. Below are the types of refurbished c-arms : Mini C-Arms: Mini C-arms, your more “petite” machines, are typically used in smaller facilities for sports medicine, orthopedic and podiatric imaging. They…

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Best Selling C-Arm – OEC 9800

best selling c-arm

Best selling c-arm ever in America is the OEC 9800.  It has been a mainstay on the C-Arm market for 20 years, but many are concerned that it will become obsolete or declared end of life. The latest new unit was sold in 2017.  FDA requirements for manufacturers is that they must provide support on…

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Pacific Healthcare Imaging Information

pacific healthcare imaging

Pacific Healthcare Imaging sells and supports pre-owned, used and refurbished c-arms and other diagnostic imaging systems for medical facilities.  We only sell the highest quality used and refurbished medical imaging equipment, specializing in C-Arms, Mini C-Arms, Portable Ultrasounds and more. Through years of experience, we can accurately access constantly changing customer requirements.  We provide you with the most comprehensive…

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Site Planning For C-Arm

Site Planning For C-Arm

Site planning for your new c-arm is as crucial to selecting the size and type of C-arm for want for your facility. The c-arm needs to be housed in a room that provides enough clearance  to allow you to manipulate the C-arm to get a better view without having to move the patient. The room…

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Considering a C-Arm Purchase?

Considering a C-Arm Purchase

Considering a c-arm  purchase?  Perhaps you you might be gearing up to open up a pain management center, looking to expand your services, or to add surgical procedures. Deciding to acquire a C-arm is simple enough, but choosing which one is right for your practice can get a little overwhelming. Without having adequate knowledge, the…

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C-arm Image Intensifier – Which is Best For My Facility

C-arm Image Intensifier

C-arm image intensifier that is the best size is best for your facility is a common concern when purchasing or upgrading your medical imaging equipment. The single most important determining factor is the type of studies your facility conducts.  Below are are the two most common sizes of the c-arm image intensifiers. Studies Performed With a 12”…

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Major C-Arm Manufacturers

major c-arm manufacturers

Major C-Arm Manufacturers: GE-OEC The GE-OEC 9900 is by far the most popular C-arm in the United States. Most surveys show that 7 out of 10 mobile C-arms in use in the US are GE-OEC C-arms. GE-OEC has an overall 71% market share. In the general surgery and orthopedic  segments, GE OEC c-arms market share…

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Medical Imaging Equipment Safety Considerations

medical imaging equipment safety

Medical imaging equipment safety considerations are a concern to both patients and medical staff.  By observing the following, the risk to both patients and staff can be lowered: Medical Imaging Equipment Safety Rules: General: Understand and follow Federal regulations requiring a C-Arm maximum output to have a limit. Make sure to thoroughly scan and go…

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Selling Your Medical Equipment

Site Planning For C-Arm

Selling your medical equipment, no longer needed at your facility, can be difficult. You have to find the right venue, decide on price, etc and it will take a lot of valuable time away from your regular business. Pacific Healthcare Imaging has been in the business of buying medical equipment for many years.  We take…

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Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Service Agreements

Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Service

Diagnostic imaging equipment service agreements are essential for your facility.  There are countless factors to consider – budget, service provider preferences, availability of in-house repair technicians.  The level of service needed will depend on factors that are most important to your practice. Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Service Agreements: Full-Service: Service can be requested 24/7 usually via a…

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X-Rays

X-rays

X-Rays have revolutionized the medical industry.  Healthcare providers can now clearly peer into the human body without intrusion. X-Ray – Discovery and First Use: Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, a professor at Wuerzburg University in Germany discovered the x-ray 1895.   When the  cathode ray was active in his laboratory with high voltage, fluorescent minerals nearby began to…

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Fluoroscopic Imaging

Fluoroscopic Imaging

Fluoroscopic imaging is used at least 50% of  the time on an estimated 4-10 million patients in the U.S., using equipment such as a Fluoroscopic C-Arm. Most clinicians favor fluoroscopy because it allows for a more exact needle placement, which ensures the accurate delivery of the injected drug. However, fluoroscopic guidance as an interventional technique…

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Mobile Imaging Systems

buying a c-arm

Mobile Imaging Systems are an essential part of everyday hospital life, due to their ability to move around the patient.  The optimum angle for a high-quality image is achieved, while keeping the patient comfortable. Specialists in fields such as surgery, orthopedics, traumatology, vascular surgery and cardiology use C-arms for intraoperative imaging. The devices provide high-resolution…

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Upgrading C-Arms

Upgrading C-Arms

Upgrading C-Arms will help hospital CEO’s and radiologists under pressure to reduce funds without reducing the quality of imaging systems.  Radiologists are predicting a spike in fluoroscopic cases in 2022 -2024, and c-arms will need to be in good working order to meet demands.  The predicted increase in fluoroscopic procedures could overtax an older c-arm,…

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C-Arm Technology

new c-arm technology

C-Arm technology has dramatically improved in the past few years.  Mobile C-Arms are delivering the same high quality images that costly fixed-arm platforms are delivering.  They are also getting easier and easier to use. Imaging: Flat panel CMOS image detectors are allowing surgeons to magnify images without increasing radiation dose or losing clarity. By using…

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