Block Imaging - Refurbished Medical Imaging Industry Blog
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This blog shares News, advice and resources for extending the life of your medical imaging equipment like mri, ct scanner, c-arm, digital x-ray and more.
Block Imaging - Refurbished Medical Imaging Industry Blog
1w ago
Proper maintenance often includes small but essential tasks like replacing coin cell batteries that end up playing a crucial role in keeping your OEC 9900 running well. Whether you're a master technician or figuring this out for the first time, this tutorial will cover what you need to know about replacing these batteries.
How to Access and Change the Batteries
Remove the Back Panel
Open the Access Panel
Identify Single Board Computers
Replacing Coin Cell Batteries
Service Mode Changes
How to Enable Service Mode
How to Access the BIOS
Save and Exit the BIOS
Confirm System Op ..read more
Block Imaging - Refurbished Medical Imaging Industry Blog
1w ago
Connecting an OEC 9900 and 9800 DICOM to PACS doesn't have to be difficult. We've put together a step-by-step guide and a video tutorial to make sure you have all the information you need to do it yourself.
Please note: the procedures demonstrated in this video should be performed by engineering or biomedical personnel ..read more
Block Imaging - Refurbished Medical Imaging Industry Blog
1M ago
Is your CT scanner’s performance dependent on a system you might not even know about ..read more
Block Imaging - Refurbished Medical Imaging Industry Blog
3M ago
Thousands of people have come to us with a wide variety of MRI needs and, depending on what those needs were, we've directed them to many different models from many different manufacturers.
Why? Not all MRI scanners perform equally across all the aspects that users value. And ultimately you want to know which is the best MRI machine for your purposes.
To help you build an idea of what to expect, we'll share some of the big considerations we've seen buyers grapple with.
Individual cases vary but, in our experience and the experiences our partners have shared with us, the following is a sn ..read more
Block Imaging - Refurbished Medical Imaging Industry Blog
3M ago
If you are deciding between renting or purchasing a C-arm, it's worth asking: Could a rental better suit my facility’s immediate needs?
Renting offers a flexible, cost-effective solution that adapts to various situations, from budget constraints to temporary equipment needs. Whether you’re expanding services, managing staffing changes, or trying out new procedures, renting might be the optimal choice. Let's dive into the benefits and reasons why a rental could be the perfect fit for your facility right now ..read more
Block Imaging - Refurbished Medical Imaging Industry Blog
4M ago
Siemens CT machines boasting a wide variety of options for varying budgets and uses. With the popularity of the Siemens Somatom models on the refurbished market among buyers and sellers comes a lot of questions on the details ..read more
Block Imaging - Refurbished Medical Imaging Industry Blog
4M ago
You’re a medical center that has been using the same MRI machine for over a decade. The latest technology on the block is incredibly attractive and you’d love to upgrade, but the systems out there are out of your budget – or are they ..read more
Block Imaging - Refurbished Medical Imaging Industry Blog
5M ago
With prostate cancer being the second most common form of cancer for men in America, providing quality care for patients undergoing treatment is imperative. PET/CTs have been able to meet that need through the development of PMSA scanning to effectively stage, treat, and evaluate the cancer ..read more
Block Imaging - Refurbished Medical Imaging Industry Blog
5M ago
Do any of the following scenarios sound familiar to you and your team of engineers?   ..read more
Block Imaging - Refurbished Medical Imaging Industry Blog
5M ago
In the cardiac cath space, small detector systems are the norm. For cardiac facilities who have the GE Innova 2100 IQ but are looking to upgrade, the GE Innova IGS 520 is the next step up the line.   ..read more