Used Medical Equipment For Sale on Kitmondo.com – the Hospital Equipment Marketplace 431

If you're in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry, you understand the crucial role that a reliable and efficient laboratory setup plays in your operations. The quality and capabilities of your equipment can directly influence your productivity and results. This is where Kitmondo comes in.

At Kitmondo, we specialize in the trade of used industrial machinery, making it easy for you to acquire high-quality, pre-owned medical laboratory equipment. This approach not only provides significant cost savings but also offers an environmentally friendly alternative to purchasing new equipment.

In the Pharmaceutical-Chemical category, we offer a wide variety of used laboratory equipment suitable for medical labs. Here's an overview of the types of machinery we have available:

Microscopes

An essential tool in any medical lab, our range of used microscopes includes standard, electron, and confocal microscopes from respected manufacturers like Olympus, Leica, and Zeiss. You can trust in their quality and precision, despite being pre-owned.

Centrifuges

Our selection of centrifuges is extensive, ranging from small benchtop models to high-capacity floor-standing machines. These include machines from industry-leading brands like Beckman Coulter and Thermo Fisher Scientific, ensuring that you always get a reliable, high-performance machine.

Chromatography Systems

We offer various used HPLC, GC, and LC-MS systems, including machines from manufacturers like Agilent and Waters. These chromatography systems provide efficient and accurate methods for separating, identifying, and quantifying components in a mixture.

Mass Spectrometers

From basic single quad machines to high-end Q-TOF and Orbitrap systems, our range of used mass spectrometers caters to all types of labs. Brands like AB Sciex and Thermo Fisher Scientific are well-represented in our catalogue.

Autoclaves

Every lab needs a reliable autoclave to ensure sterility. Our range includes tabletop models to large free-standing machines from leading manufacturers such as Getinge and Tuttnauer. You can count on our autoclaves for consistent and dependable performance.

And More

From incubators to freezers, spectrophotometers to bioreactors, you'll find a complete range of used medical laboratory equipment on Kitmondo. Each item we sell is thoroughly inspected for quality and performance, ensuring that it meets the high standards our customers expect. Our team of experts is always available to provide advice, helping you choose the right machine for your specific needs.

Whether you're just starting your operations or you're an established lab looking to enhance your capabilities, you'll find an assortment of high-quality machines within a price range of €2,000 to €16,000. At Kitmondo, we've got your needs covered. Our catalogue offers a diverse range of used medical laboratory equipment, making lab setup or upgrade a cost-effective venture.

Contact us today to discover how we can support your operations with high-quality, pre-owned laboratory equipment. We look forward to assisting you on your journey to greater productivity and innovation in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry. At Kitmondo, we're here to make industrial machinery work for you.

Advantages of Used Medical Laboratory Equipment

Investing in used medical laboratory equipment can provide numerous advantages to both startups and well-established laboratories. Here are some of the main benefits:

Cost-Efficiency

Used medical laboratory equipment is significantly less expensive than new equipment. This cost reduction allows laboratories to allocate funds to other areas, such as research and development, or to invest in a broader range or higher quality of equipment.

Quality

High-quality used equipment, especially from reputable vendors like Kitmondo, undergoes rigorous inspection and refurbishment before sale. This ensures that even though the equipment is pre-owned, it still offers excellent performance and reliability.

Enhanced Productivity

Medical laboratory equipment significantly speeds up the testing process, thereby improving productivity. Many types of equipment can process multiple samples simultaneously, which is essential in high-throughput settings like large hospitals or research institutions.

Automation

Many pieces of medical laboratory equipment are automated, reducing manual errors, enhancing consistency, and freeing up personnel to focus on other critical tasks. Automated machines can run tests overnight or over weekends, further boosting productivity.

Advanced Testing Capabilities

Complex equipment such as mass spectrometers, chromatography systems, and next-generation sequencers offer advanced testing capabilities. These tools allow for the analysis of complex biological molecules, gene sequencing, and more, contributing to advancements in fields such as personalized medicine and genomics.

Environmentally Friendly

Choosing used equipment over new helps reduce waste and the consumption of resources used in manufacturing new devices, contributing to more sustainable business practices.

Access to Discontinued Models

Sometimes, older models of equipment may be more compatible with existing systems or preferred for specific processes. Buying used equipment often provides access to these discontinued or hard-to-find models.

Quick Availability

When buying new equipment, there can often be a long wait period between order and delivery as the item may need to be manufactured or imported. Used equipment is typically available for immediate delivery, reducing downtime and speeding up workflow.

Main Machine Parameters of Medical Laboratory Equipment

Medical laboratory equipment varies widely in function and design, depending on its intended use. However, several common parameters should be considered when purchasing such equipment:

Capacity

This refers to the maximum volume or number of samples the equipment can handle at once. For example, a centrifuge may be described in terms of the number of tubes it can accommodate, while an incubator would be described by its interior volume.

Speed/Throughput

This indicates how quickly the equipment can process samples. For a centrifuge, this is usually measured in rotations per minute (RPM); for an automated analyzer, it might be the number of samples processed per hour.

Resolution

In the context of microscopes or imaging equipment, the resolution refers to the level of detail that can be observed.

Accuracy

This refers to how closely the equipment's measurements align with the actual value. Greater accuracy means smaller measurement error.

Precision or Repeatability

Precision indicates how consistent the results are when the same sample is tested multiple times. High precision is crucial for reproducible research and reliable diagnostic results.

Sensitivity

This is the smallest change in the quantity being measured that the equipment can detect. In a mass spectrometer, for instance, this could be the smallest mass difference it can detect.

Temperature Range

For equipment like incubators, freezers, and some types of analyzers, the operational temperature range is a crucial parameter.

Pressure Range

In equipment such as autoclaves, the pressure range is an important factor, indicating the range of pressure values the machine can safely operate under.

Physical Dimensions

The size and weight of the machine are critical factors to consider, especially if space is limited in the laboratory.

Power Requirements

The electrical requirements (voltage, current, frequency) of the equipment must be compatible with the laboratory's power supply.

Maintenance Requirements

This includes the ease of cleaning, part replacement, and any specific maintenance procedures required.

Certifications and Standards

Medical laboratory equipment should meet certain standards (e.g., ISO, CE, FDA) to ensure quality, safety, and reliability.

Understanding these parameters will ensure you select the right equipment for your laboratory needs.

Areas of Use

Medical laboratory equipment is used in a wide range of areas within healthcare and scientific research:

Clinical Laboratories

Present in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, clinical laboratories use medical laboratory equipment to perform tests on patient samples, aiding in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases. Common tests include blood counts, cholesterol levels, liver function tests, and tests for various pathogens.

Pathology Labs

These labs specialize in the study of disease, using microscopes to examine tissue samples, biopsy specimens, and bodily fluids to identify abnormalities or disease markers.

Microbiology Labs

Microbiology labs use medical laboratory equipment to culture and identify bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms, aiding in diagnosing infectious diseases and epidemiological studies.

Biochemistry Labs

Biochemistry labs utilize equipment like spectrophotometers, chromatographs, and mass spectrometers to analyze the chemical and biochemical components of bodily fluids.

Pharmaceutical Industry

In drug development labs, medical laboratory equipment is used for drug testing, quality control, and research and development.

Forensic Laboratories

Forensic laboratories use medical laboratory equipment to examine biological samples, carry out DNA profiling, and produce scientific evidence for legal proceedings.

Public Health Laboratories

These labs monitor and control the spread of infectious diseases and other health threats, conducting tests to track outbreaks and guide public health actions.

Educational Institutions

Universities and colleges use medical lab equipment for both teaching and research purposes.

Veterinary Labs

Veterinary medicine also utilizes medical lab equipment to diagnose and treat illnesses in animals.

Leading Manufacturers of Medical Laboratory Equipment

The medical laboratory equipment industry includes numerous manufacturers known for their high-quality and innovative products. Here are some notable ones, available through Kitmondo:

Thermo Fisher Scientific

A leading manufacturer of analytical instruments, reagents, consumables, software, and services. They provide a wide range of lab equipment, including microscopes, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and mass spectrometers.

Beckman Coulter

A division of Danaher Corporation, Beckman Coulter produces a variety of lab instruments focusing on clinical diagnostics, including centrifuges, flow cytometers, and blood analyzers.

Roche Diagnostics

Part of the Roche Group, they offer a broad range of diagnostic solutions, instruments, and tests for laboratories.

Agilent Technologies

Providing a wide variety of laboratory solutions, including mass spectrometers, microarrays, gas and liquid chromatography systems, and lab automation systems.

Siemens Healthineers

Offering clinical chemistry and immunoassay analyzers, molecular diagnostics systems, and lab automation systems.

Bio-Rad Laboratories

Known for their research and clinical diagnostic products, they make chromatography systems, imaging systems, PCR machines, and spectrophotometers.

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)

Providing a variety of lab tools and supplies, focusing on sample collection