Your Guide to Medical Imaging Equipment

At present, two of the more prominent players in digital mammography are GE and Hologic. If you're in the market for a digital mammo system, you won't get very far into your product homework before seeing both of these names surface.

For those of you that are considering the secondary market for a late-model, large-detector mammo unit, the latest used systems that you're likely to find from these manufacturers are the Senographe Essential from GE and the Selenia from Hologic. To help you learn more, we've compiled a side-by-side comparison of some of the key features of these systems.

Purchasing digital mammography equipment is a significant capital equipment expenditure. This is especially true if you don't consider the options and the savings available on the secondary market. Digital systems from some of the most prominent manufacturers in women's health are available refurbished at significantly lower prices than buying new,

The video below reveals current average pricing for the most popular digital mammography equipment available on the secondary market from both GE and Hologic. Pricing includes delivery, installation, and a one-year service agreement for domestic buyers.

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Due to an announcement from Carestream in late 2018 of their discontinuance of service for the Fischer/Siemens MammoTest stereotactic table, we've been fielding requests from an increasing amount of Mammotest users and renters concerned about ongoing service and support. If your facility is among those likely to be affected, there are several thoughts that may be going through your head: "Can we find another service provider? Do we need to consider another used/refurbished table option (i.e. Hologic Multicare)? Can we justify the purchase of a new Hologic Affirm 3D Prone Biopsy Table for 300k+?"

We want to let you know that there are several ways Block Imaging can help alleviate the issue. Keep reading to see several capabilities you can take advantage of to continue offering breast biopsy procedures in your area.

Since its release in 2010-11, the Hologic Dimensions 3D Tomo has been a leader in the women’s health arena, particularly when it comes diagnosing cancer in women with dense breasts. With 3D tomo mammography becoming the gold standard, and with prices coming down significantly, there is now a second wave of buyers who were not ready to buy new in 2010-11, but are now ready to purchase a pre-owned system, and looking for options to finance. The good news for them: leasing options are available.

Check out the short video clip below to see lease pricing for a Hologic Selenia Dimensions 3D Tomo unit. With a variety of service coverage plans, leasing terms, and monthly payments, one of the options below may be a good fit for your organization.