Understanding C-Arm Choices

C-Arms are expensive and navigating through the market can be a challenge. If you’re in need of one, though, you’ve got to enter the fray. Fortunately our C-Arm experts can help you make a decision that fits your needs and your budget. In this issue we offer some tips and advice on making a wise choice.

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New C-Arm an Unnecessary Expense?

You wouldn’t buy a vintage car to use as a daily driver. Why buy a vintage C-Arm to use in your busy facility? Maintenance costs, equipment failure, hard to find parts all increase the total cost of ownership (TCO) of your ‘bargain’ C-Arm. Outdated technology is increasingly difficult to integrate into modern facilities, limiting sharing images with critical users. Patient throughput and quality care suffer when a machine is down. That affects your bottom line.

A new C-Arm is often your best choice. Longer warranties, less radiation, digital format, and remote support translates to more robust, safer machines with limited downtime. A new system doesn’t have to cost as much as a new supercar—in fact, some new systems are cheaper than refurbished, brand-name, older models often with much more advanced features. Set an appointment with us today to find out how we can put a new C-Arm in your facility!

We have qualified partners who are experts in C-Arm systems who can help. Based on your location and your need, we’d be happy to connect you with the right partner.

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Get Clarity on your C-Arm Spend

Determining how important a C-Arm system is to your facility, what its ROI is compared to cost, how reliable a system it is, and what the warranty covers will give you a good idea of what to look for when you enter the C-Arm market. The market is a lot like the automobile market, and in many cases, you get what you pay for.

On eBay or other online marketplaces, you can find used C-Arm systems that are 20+ years old for a few thousand dollars. They typically come with ‘alive on arrival’ condition and no warranty. Great if you’re on a limited budget and only use the systems on rare occasions. If it dies, it may be done for.
At around $20,000, you can typically get a three- to six-month warranty on a refurbished system thatʼs 20+ years old. Good for a limited budget, and refurbished may be good for a while, though parts may be hard to find and expensive when you do. Not the best choice for a busy facility.
From $20,000 to $65,000, you can find 10+-year-old refurbished systems with a 1-year warranty. Some stationary anode systems that have limited power (not recommended for a lateral shot) can be found in this price range as well. Moderate budgets with moderate patient throughput can make use of these, depending upon procedures performed. The warranty gives you a year to determine reliability, parts availability, and how fast it can be returned to use should it malfunction.
At $80,000 to $90,000 is where you can find new systems with a rotating anode tube (full spec for spine procedures). These systems are ideal for a busy facility that is looking for reliability, good ROI, and a long warranty.
From $90,000 to $150,000, youʼre going to find different brands’ new systems with different specs and features. Shopping these systems becomes a hunt through the weeds to find the right specs for your needs.
Above $150,000, you enter the market that is highly specialized and you pay for brand more than features and specifications unless you need custom or highly specialized equipment.

The C-Arm market is a jungle. Our in-house experts are ready to discuss your needs and help you clear the vines out of the way and find the perfect system for your needs and budget. Call us to set up an appointment today!

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Techno-Aide

Techno-Aide knows that your equipment functions best when your facility is clean and your technicians are protected. Check out these products that do just that!

Disposable, Lint-free Cleaning Wipes—Ideal for use on CR/DR panels, work stations, monitors, and any work surface! Wipes come packaged in a resealable double bag to help reduce the risk of cross-contamination! Sold as a package of 200 individual wipes!

Lint-free
Superior Durability
Extreme absorbency
200 wipes per package
Wipe Dimensions: 9” x 9”

Radiation Safety Gloves—Seamless Lead Vinyl Radiation Protection Gloves provide hand protection with the option of exposing fingers for dexterity. Durable lead vinyl dipped gloves have a soft and supple navy vinyl covering (15″) with 0.5mm Pb equivalency. Dip-molded core. Option: Removable Cotton Liner Insert available

Radiation Safety Glasses—The eyes are one of the most sensitive areas of the body, and one of the most vulnerable to radiation. Safeguard them from damage by using high-quality lead glasses for each and every x-ray procedure. We use the very best radiation glasses you can find. All of our leaded eyewear contains superior quality optical lenses with a lead equivalency of 0.75mm. Many frames also have .50mm Pb Eq of side protection. New frames and lightweight lenses make wearing leaded glasses easy all day long. Techno-Aide has a huge selection of frame styles that provide optimum radiation protection for your eyes.

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December 24, 2021/by Michael Kravets