After receiving this press release on Varian’s newest proton sale, we embarked on some research. As ROS is in the business of selling used medical equipment, we discuss that Proton Therapy is seemingly on the decline, but from what we…
This recent dotmed article illustrates the risk that rural hospitals face in today’s healthcare environment. Low patient volume, reduced reimbursement rates, and expensive medical technology, combine for a troublesome situation. Patients in rural areas at risk of not being able…
ROS is very pleased to announce the recent sale and installation of a medical linear accelerator system to a community hospital located in Redlands, CA. The hospital is currently in the process of constructing a new facility and had asked…
Here is a quick proton therapy systems comparison guide. Proton therapy has been growing in popularity due to its unique characteristics vs. conventional, external beam, MV (photon) radiation therapy. Proton’s unique feature is that the radiation beam “stops” at the…
Radiation oncology facilities in the United States should think carefully about what happens to their used equipment. Much of this equipment is being destroyed and scrapped unnecessarily, and it’s imperative that it not go to waste. Used linear accelerators are…
The very first Varian Edge Radiotherapy System has been offered in the secondary (used equipment) market. Rarely does radiation therapy equipment this new enter the secondary market, and those ready to make a purchase often capture thousands, or even millions…
Looking at a linear accelerator, it is not hard to imagine how difficult it can be to remove one from a medical facility. Not only is it a sophisticated and expensive piece of machinery, but it is also, to put…
When buying a used or refurbished linear accelerator, how important are the HV hours, also known as “beam hours?” Beam hours for linear accelerator are like the mileage on a car. They reflect the amount of time that beam has…
Adding or updating your facility’s linear accelerator (linac) is a decision with budgetary, space, and personnel impacts. In the following paragraphs, we hope to help you in your buying decision by explaining when it is better to seek a new linac and not a used model.
Antes de comprar un acelerador lineal de segunda mano, es importante identificar los tipos de tratamientos que ofrecerá a sus pacientes, tanto a corto como a largo plazo. Este gráfico le permite ver qué requisitos de hardware son generalmente necesarios para cada una de las diversas opciones de tratamiento. Hay excepciones a estos parámetros (por ejemplo, algunas instalaciones están haciendo SRS sin tasas de dosis más altas).