Used laboratory equipment 191

Medical Laboratory Equipment on Exapro

If you're in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry, no doubt you understand the importance of a reliable and efficient laboratory setup. Equipment forms the heart of any lab, and their quality and capabilities can directly impact your productivity and results. This is where Exapro steps in.

At Exapro, we specialise in the trade of used industrial machinery, making it simple for you to acquire high-quality, pre-owned medical laboratory equipment. Not only does this approach provide you with significant savings, but it also offers an environmentally friendly alternative to buying new.

In the Pharmaceutical-Chemical category, we house a wide variety of used laboratory equipment suitable for medical labs. Let's delve into 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 offer an efficient and accurate way to separate, identify, and quantify each component in a mixture.

Mass Spectrometers

From basic single quad machines to high-end Q-TOF and Orbitrap systems, our range of used mass spectrometers cater 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 Exapro.

Every item we sell is thoroughly inspected for quality and performance, ensuring that it meets the high standards our customers expect. Furthermore, our team of experts is always on hand to provide advice, helping you to 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 bracket of €2,000 to €16,000. At Exapro, we've got your needs covered. Our catalogue offers a diverse range of used medical laboratory equipment falling within an affordable price range, 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 Exapro, 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 buying new. This cost reduction can allow laboratories to allocate funds to other areas, such as research and development, or to invest in a greater range or higher quality of equipment.

Quality: High-quality used equipment, especially from reputable vendors like Exapro, 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: The use of 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 situations that require high-throughput, like in large hospitals or research institutions.

Automation: Many pieces of medical laboratory equipment are automated, which reduces manual errors, enhances consistency, and frees up personnel to focus on other critical tasks. Automated machines can run tests overnight or over weekends, further enhancing 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 certain 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, there are several common parameters that you should consider when purchasing such equipment. Here are some of the main machine parameters:

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. The greater the accuracy, the smaller the 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. It tells you 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 whether any specific maintenance procedures are required.

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

Always remember that the specific parameters to consider will depend on the type of equipment and its intended use. A thorough understanding of these parameters will ensure you select the right equipment for your laboratory needs.

Area of use 

Medical laboratory equipment finds usage in a wide range of areas within healthcare and scientific research. Here are some of the primary areas where this equipment is used:

Clinical Laboratories: These are present in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Here, medical laboratory equipment is used to perform tests on patient samples to aid 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 specialise in the study of disease. They use microscopes to examine tissue samples, biopsy specimens, and bodily fluids to identify abnormalities or disease markers.

Microbiology Labs: In these labs, medical laboratory equipment is used to culture and identify bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms. This helps in diagnosing infectious diseases and in epidemiological studies.

Biochemistry Labs: Here, equipment like spectrophotometers, chromatographs, and mass spectrometers are used to analyse the chemical and biochemical components of bodily fluids.

Pharmaceutical Industry: This equipment is utilised in drug development labs for drug testing, quality control, and research and development.

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

Public health laboratories: These facilities keep an eye on and manage the spread of infectious illnesses and other health risks. To track out epidemics and direct public health actions, they run tests.

Educational Institutions: Medical lab equipment is used at universities and colleges for both teaching and research.

Veterinary labs: To identify and treat illnesses in animals, veterinary medicine also uses medical lab equipment.

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, which you can find on Exapro:

Thermo Fisher Scientific: This is one of the leading manufacturers 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 with an emphasis on clinical diagnostics. They sell centrifuges, flow cytometers, and blood analyzers.

Roche Diagnostics: As part of the Roche Group, they provide a broad range of diagnostic solutions, instruments, and tests for laboratories.

Agilent Technologies:  They provide a wide variety of laboratory solutions, such as mass spectrometers, microarrays, gas and liquid chromatography systems, and lab automation systems.

Siemens Healthineers: Clinical chemistry and immunoassay analyzers, molecular diagnostics systems, and lab automation systems are just a few of the laboratory diagnostic solutions Siemens Healthineers provides.

Bio-Rad Laboratories: This company makes a variety of lab equipment, such as chromatography systems, imaging systems, PCR machines, and spectrophotometers. They are well-known for their research and clinical diagnostic products.

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company): This business provides a variety of lab tools and supplies with an emphasis on goods for gathering, preparing, and analysing samples.

ZEISS: This company creates premium microscopes for use in academic and medical research.

PerkinElmer: They provide a range of lab solutions, such as spectrometers, imaging systems, and genetic analysis equipment.

PerkinElmer: They provide a range of lab solutions, such as spectrometers, genetic analysis tools, and imaging systems.

Olympus: Olympus makes a variety of microscopes for use in medicine and science and is well known for its microscopy solutions.

These are but a few illustrations. The precise type of equipment you require, as well as elements like budget, your needs for servicing, and the manufacturer's reputation for quality and dependability, all play a role in your decision.