We are committed to “raising the bar” in every aspect of our repair business.
On all endoscopic equipment we repair, we are committed to superior quality standards that result in impeccable equipment performance.
Flexible:
A new flexible scope can cost up to $35,000 to purchase. However, the average repair cost for a flexible scope is $650. Since flexible endoscopes are such a large investment for any healthcare facility, it is important to understand the factors that impact the frequency of endoscope repairs. The life of an endoscope depends, to a large extent on five contributing factors in its environment.
- Number of procedures performed versus scope inventory
- Number of people handling and cleaning the endoscopes
- Experience of nurses, technicians, and physicians
- Knowledgeable and trained staff
- Reprocessing and storage
InstruMedics is able to do minor to major refurbishment and maintenance of flexible endoscopes. Initially, when InstruMedics begins a flexible scope service, we will complete a thorough inspection and evaluation of the customer’s flexible endoscope inventory noting the current condition of each flexible scope and recommendations for service.
Rigid:
To purchase a new rigid endoscope can cost anywhere between $3,000 and $9,500 dollars. Therefore, repair and maintenance is vital in order to cut down on replacement expenses. The majority of rigid endosope failure is due to poor handling and storage practices. InstruMedics is able to provide 100% refurbishment on all rigid and specialty endoscopes. InstruMedics also offers a capitated repair service program for rigid endoscopes unlike most in the repair service industry. Initially our technical team completes an on-location, rigid endoscope inspection/evaluation, inspecting each scope and listing it while noting its present condition or repair need.
Video Camera System:
When repairing video camera systems, couplers make up about 30% of all repairs and many times when the camera malfunctions, it is the camera cable that is damaged and not the actual camera. Common failures to video cameras and couplers are caused by improper handling and storage techniques and include image flicker/noise, fluid invasion, lock and release problems. InstruMedics is able to reseal, realign, repair or replace damaged parts to 98% of all video cameras, cables, couplers, camera control units and monitors.
