Why is my High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy Machine not worth any money?
Each week we field calls from radiation oncology clinics throughout the United States offering their used, and often not-so-used, brachytherapy machines—in particular, HDR (high dose rate systems) systems manufactured by Xoft, Elekta (formerly Nucletron) and Varian. So if you are an owner of a Xoft Axxent; an Elekta Microselectron V2, V3 or Flexitron; or Varian GammaMed or Varisource, you may be out of luck.
Algunas cosas para tomar en cuenta antes de comprar un tomógrafo de GE de segunda mano
El tomógrafo de GE y es uno de los equipos más cotizados en el mercado de equipos de segunda mano. La razón no es simplemente que GE fabrica una buen producto.
What Everybody Ought to Know About Buying a Used GE CT Scanner
A GE CT scanner is highly sought after on the used equipment market. Rightfully so, GE naturally creates a great product. A GE CT scanner will enter the used equipment market less than other manufactured products. This is due to the longevity of the units and costs of replacement parts are less expensive.
The Room Dimensions Required to Install a Linear Accelerator (LINAC)
This is a question we often field at ROS. It’s also not that easy to find the answer for various manufacturers in one place. We spent some time looking into the requirements for Varian, Elekta and Siemens. The following table shows the general room dimensions for the indicated makes and models.
The Least Expensive Varian iX Linear Accelerator (Under 10 Years Old) That You Can Buy Today
Acquiring and installing a Varian iX linear accelerator is an expensive proposition, especially one that is less than ten years old. Rarely can you find a 2007 or newer Varian iX linear accelerator for under $160,000, installed*.
5 Simple Tasks Before You Sell Your CT, Linear Accelerator, MRI or PET/CT
Many medical facilities prefer to sell their used CT, MRI, or other equipment to Buyers, rather than trading them in to manufacturers. If you are looking to sell, here are five simple tasks that will help you maximize your sales price and minimize your headaches:
The Average Lifespan of Elekta Linear Accelerator Parts
When entering into a service agreement for an Elekta linear accelerator, it’s useful to know the lifespan of the parts, which can vary according to patient load and dose-rate at your radiation oncology practice. Depending on the type of service contract you have, this information can provide useful guidance on the repair and maintenance estimates over the many years you may be using your Elekta machine.
In the chart below, we have provided the average lifespan of various parts, based on feedback provided by facilities with differing levels of patient loads.
Dimensiones del bunker requeridas para poder instalar un acelerador lineal de radioterapia
Esta es una cuestión que a menudo tratamos en el campo de ROS. Tampoco es fácil dar con la respuesta ideal que le funcione a varios fabricantes en un solo lugar. Invertimos el tiempo necesario estudiando el paquete de datos de instalación. El siguiente cuadro muestra las dimensiones óptimas de la sala, desglosando lo detalles por marca y modelo de aceleradores lineales de segunda mano.
Linear Accelerator Removal and Disposal Services
To make way for the new, we often have to clear out the old. Far too often, ROS has received phone calls from hospitals and clinics that have relied on local contractors with little medical equipment removal experience to dispose of their radiation oncology or imaging equipment. Every so often, we hear of poor, if not disastrous, results. To comply with state regulations, for liability and safety reason, and to ensure you don’t end up having to pay for a service multiple times, it is critical to hire the right professionals for the job from the get-go. For over 18 years, ROS has been safely and professionally removing and disposing linacs (short for linear accelerators) and other heavy, hard-to-remove medical equipment. Here below are some examples of recent linac disposal and removal jobs ROS has successfully completed.
