Who would love to see their CT scanner running at peak performance all the time? Put your hand down (that was a rhetorical question) and read the following tips that will help bring you closer to the dream: MAXIMUM UPTIME!

If the title of this article is a question you've asked while purchasing medical imaging equipment, we want to share with you 3 reasons why imaging equipment service might be right for your facility.

Take a virtual tour of Block Imaging's parts division in Holt, Michigan to see what we're working on to become your favorite medical imaging parts supplier: 

With so many variations, the Straton X-ray tube series for Siemens CT scanners has a tendency to cause some confusion.

When it comes to full field digital mammography units, by far the most delicate (and expensive) part on the unit is the digital detector. If you're considering the purchase of a digital mammography unit, we encourage you to inquire after your vendor's handling of the detector.

If your facility has a water-cooled Philips Brilliance CT scanner, there's a chance you might run into the common problem of lost water pressure. Luckily, this problem isn't necessarily one that will require downtime or a service call to fix.

If you’ve recently purchased a CT scanner or are in the market for one, you’re probably beginning to research how much service for your new equipment will cost. We're here to help by revealing some average numbers you’re likely to find as you shop around (see the table at the end). 

Need some help with replacement CRT monitors for your OEC 9800 c-arm? Here are some answers to the most common questions about the two different monitor types and how to get them plugged in and up and running ASAP when your replacement monitors arrive. 
 

The video below will show you:

If you use an OEC 9800 c-arm, the tip below will go a long way toward helping prolong the life of your machine's CRT monitors.

If you’re in the process of purchasing an OEC 9800 c-arm you’re probably wondering what your potential parts costs might be as you maintain your system over the years. That’s a very wise thing to wonder about, so we’ve compiled some information that should help you manage those expectations at several levels of risk tolerance.