Whatsapp Share Tweet Share What are Veterinary Clinic Equipment? More and more people today are adopting pets. As the pet population is increasing, so is a need for veterinary clinics. Most of the veterinary equipment are similar to those used for human beings. Some medical needs of animals may differ a little bit, hence there are a few specialised equipment too. Here is a comprehensive list of veterinary equipment for a modern practice whether it is a small vet clinic or large veterinary hospital treating all sorts of animals. Veterinary equipment for examination & basic diagnostics When ..read more

Whatsapp Share Tweet Share Disposal of laboratory equipment including IVD medical devices, whether used at point-of-care or in the laboratory needs to be done with due care.  Safety of user, environment and people handling the disposal starting from de-commissioning to final disposal is of prime concern. In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) devices may be disposed-off due to any of the following reasons: Rapid diagnostic test kits after use. Device is breaks down frequently and is beyond repair. The technology is obsolete or the kit has expired The device has been re-called by the manufacturer The ..read more

Whatsapp Share Tweet Share Can pacemakers be re-used? The answer is yes – used pacemaker is being re-processed and used across the world in many countries for over 3-4 decades now. Implants such as Pacemakers, are considered single-use devices and hence should be disposed-off after one use, as recommended by manufacturers. However, since these are expensive devices, pacemakers are being re-used in many countries since the past 30-40 years. While not recommended by original device manufacturers, there are several international studies suggesting, that it is safe to re-use pacemakers, subject to ..read more

Whatsapp Share Tweet Share Single-use medical devices also referred to as disposable devices, are the kind of medical devices that are intended to be used only on one patient, during a single procedure only. They are not intended to be reprocessed (cleaned, disinfected or sterilized) or used on another patient. The labelling and manufacturer instructions on the packaging may include suitable instructions and indications for the same. In keeping with infection control best practices, Healthcare providers are increasingly choosing to go for single-use devices. Single-use medical devices could be ..read more

Whatsapp Share Tweet Share If you are looking to sell your used lab equipment, there is good news and bad news! The good news is – Laboratory equipment is quite expensive, hence there are plenty of potential buyers for second hand lab equipment. The bad news is – getting a good price may prove to be a challenge. No matter what the reason to sell is, here are a few important things to keep in mind when trying to sell used lab equipment. Do’s and Don’ts of selling used lab equipment Do’s Don’ts 1. Be ready with all information about the equipment 2. Have the equipment running till you sell ..read more

Whatsapp Share Tweet Share A wide range of nuclear and radiation sources and devices are utilised for the benefit of society (such as nuclear energy plant, X-ray machines etc.). The benefits include satisfying energy needs, diagnosis or treatment of diseases etc. However if not strictly regulated, these devices and facilities have huge potential to cause harm to employees and public. The hazard potential in these sources differ widely and so does the pre-requisites for consent. Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) reviews each facility and participant and grants its approvals accordingly. All ..read more

Whatsapp Share Tweet Share India’s bio-economy is growing at a rapid pace and medical biotechnology or molecular diagbostics has come into main stream, especially since Covid-19. Molecular diagnostics is now commonly performed along with conventional histopathological and serology methods. While requirements may vary somewhat depending on the spectrum of the tests that will be performed, there are several basic needs to be fulfilled for standardization. Adequate space, appropriate equipment, qualified personnel and stringent SOPs especially with a view to preventing contamination are required ..read more

Whatsapp Share Tweet Share Speaking after inaugurating the ‘National Plant computational Biology & Bioinformatics Facility’ at National Institute of Plant Genome Research, the Union minister of State for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Prasad said the Indian Bioeconomy has grown by 12 times  in the last 10 years to a $120 Billion economy today, as reported by Medical Buyer. This automatically means three is huge potential for biotechnology laboratory equipment in near future. The field of biotechnology encompasses technological products, solutions and applications that are relat ..read more

Whatsapp Share Tweet Share RT-PCR machine was in demand during covid and still continues to be much in demand for detection of pathogens and genetic testing. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machines are used to amplify small segments of DNA or RNA extracted, using a primer. Amplification is required because extracted sample of DNA may be too small for molecular and genetic analyses. PCR machines are also called thermal cyclers or thermocyclers. Thermal cyclers are the main equipment for replication and amplification of nucleic acid segments through Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). PCR is a met ..read more

Whatsapp Share Tweet Share We frequently see used dental chairs coming up for sale. On the flip side many buyers approach us to buy second hand dental chairs in good condition, especially when they are expanding their facility. Whether you are in the market to buy or sell used dental chair; here are a few things to know. From our experience in dealing with used medical equipment sale, the following are important for a successful transaction. Information a potential buyer of used dental chair is looking for Most buyers of second hand dental chair in India ask us for: Hydro-electric dental chai ..read more