How Facilities Can Upgrade Infrastructure Using Used Equipment

“Upgrade” doesn’t always mean “brand-new.” Many facilities modernize imaging, diagnostics, and patient-care infrastructure by combining refurbished systems, smart capital planning, and service coverage.

Why facilities choose used for upgrades

• Capital efficiency: Lower acquisition cost can free budget for renovation, IT integration, training, and staffing.
• Faster deployment: Available inventory can speed timelines.
• Comparable clinical utility (when done right): Refurbished programs often include testing, replacement of worn components, and optional upgrades.

Industry examples and OEM materials frame refurbished systems as a way to access high-quality systems within budget while supporting circular reuse of components.

What “infrastructure upgrades” usually include

• imaging refresh (X-ray, ultrasound, CT/MR depending on facility type)
• monitoring and telemetry expansion
• sterilization and reprocessing capacity improvements
• exam room modernization

The upgrade playbook (buyer-friendly)

1) Audit what you have
A case study approach to upgrades often starts with inventory and technical health assessment—age, condition, service history, and performance.

2) Match equipment to clinical demand
Don’t buy for peak fantasy demand—buy for observed utilization and realistic growth.

3) Choose categories where refurbished shines
Refurb can be especially effective where:

• performance is well-understood
• parts/service are available
• the tech generation is still clinically relevant

4) Build installation + training into the deal
Infrastructure upgrades fail when equipment arrives but can’t be integrated. Include:

• site readiness (power, shielding where needed, network)
• installation responsibilities
• staff training

5) Protect uptime
Bundle warranty + preventive maintenance from day one. Preventive maintenance guidance is widely emphasized as part of compliance and reliability.

A narrative angle buyers relate to

Position used upgrades as a way to:

• refresh capability without delaying due to capital constraints
• avoid “all-or-nothing” modernization
• upgrade faster, then reinvest savings into patient experience and service expansion

Sources: https://www.philips.com/c-dam/corporate/about-philips/sustainability/sustainable-planet/circular-economy/refurbished-medical-products/case-study-ce-philips-healthcare.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com