General and OEM Medical Devices

General and OEM Medical Devices

Parts and accessories help maximize the power of technology and bring the best technological advancements. Purchasing products other than original equipment manufacturer or OEM medical equipment may affect the performance of the machine.
Although some leads, filters, sensors, and other parts and clinical accessories are available from various manufacturers, it is important to analyze whether they are worth the initial cost savings over the long term. Here are a few reasons to consider OEM medical devices before third-party or generic alternatives.

Compatibility
OEM parts and accessories are designed to fit exactly with their underlying equipment or systems. These add-ons were created by the same engineering team that built the original product, which makes this pair an exact match.

Reliability and Support
OEM parts and accessories undergo the same rigorous quality testing as the original machine3, executed by a team with a deep understanding of the role clinical accessories play in patient care. These teams also understand the elements of how to troubleshoot and replace parts. Any issues are quickly fed back and corrected, which may not be the case with defective generic accessories.

Availability and ordering
Generic product manufacturers tend to stock accessories for the most popular and current technologies. Third-party accessories for older devices are often harder to find. OEMs, on the other hand, continue to make parts for their products, regardless of their popularity.

Patient safety above all else
Common parts and accessories can lead to cost savings. However, life is at stake and OEM medical devices need to perform at their absolute best

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