Mammography Machine Price – How Much Does It Cost?
Sep 24, 2024
This article has been updated 24-02-2025 In this article we will use our almost 20 years of experience to answer one of the most common…
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Articles
Medical imaging case studies, blogs, and articles for your reading pleasure.
Enhancing Veterinary Care with Richardson Healthcare
Sep 9, 2024
In February 2021, Richardson Healthcare embarked on an exciting journey with a veterinary center seeking to expand into a new facility. This partnership began with…
Resolving Onsite CT Scanner Issues: A Case Study
Sep 6, 2024
A biomed engineer at a hospital in south Florida encountered a significant issue with an inverter that had previously had its fans replaced due to…
3D Mammography Machine – 3D Mammography Pros and Cons
Aug 18, 2024
This article has been updated 28-03-2025 In this article, we explore the pros and cons of 3D mammography and what to expect when acquiring a…
Analog vs Digital Mammography Machine
May 31, 2024
This article has been updated 24-03-2025 Mammography is used to detect and examine changes in the breast tissue. This is why mammography systems are so…
May 28, 2024
At LBN Medical we operate with different terms explaining the condition of our equipment and the included warranty. To ensure good communication and understanding we…
Common Incoterms in the Medical Device Industry
May 28, 2024
What are the most common incoterms in the medical device industry? Why do you need an incoterm? What incoterms are commonly not used, when dealing…
What Is DICOM, PACS, and Workstation?
May 28, 2024
This article has been updated 20-02-2025 So, what is DICOM, PACS, and Workstation? – We will take it one at a time. What is DICOM?…
Medical Imaging Equipment – Used, Refurbished, or OEM Refurbished?
May 28, 2024
This article has been updated 20-01-2025 In the market of used medical imaging equipment, the terminology may not always be clear – used, refurbished, or OEM…
What Procedures Are Done in a Cath Lab?
May 28, 2024
This article has been updated 17-03-25 Most X-ray devices are used for medical diagnosis, but for certain procedures the units can be both diagnostic and…
News
Here’s what’s new at DirectMed Imaging.
Nov 13, 2024
We’re excited to show the world who we are and what we represent. With world-class technology, resources, and a global team of experts, we make…
RSNA 2024 – Visit DirectMed #1723
Nov 6, 2024
DirectMed Imaging at RSNA 2024 Show Information: DirectMed Imaging RSNA 2024 – Booth 1723 Dates: Dec 1st to 4th (Technical Exhibits) Booth Size: 20 x 40 Join us at…
More Modalities, 100,000+ Imaging Parts
Jul 10, 2024
Expanding Your Imaging Part Access to More Modalities. With our recent acquisitions, your access to parts from a wider range of modalities has significantly expanded….
Titanium Medical Is Now DirectMed Imaging
May 6, 2024
Titanium Medical Imaging Is Now DirectMed Imaging With The Acquisition Of Titanium Medical Imaging, DirectMed Imaging Will Now Provide Expanded Access To Critical Inventory For…
Titanium Medical Imaging is now part of DirectMed Imaging.
Mar 12, 2024
DirectMed Imaging Acquires Titanium Medical Imaging With The Acquisition Of Titanium Medical Imaging, DirectMed Imaging Will Now Provide Expanded Access To Critical Inventory For All…
Technical Prospects Is Now DirectMed Imaging
Feb 5, 2024
DirectMed Imaging Unifies With Technical Prospects to Become One Company and One Brand After Months Of Collaboration, Two Companies CombineTo Provide A Powerful Resource For…
We’ve Rebranded. DirectMed Imaging is Now Official.
Nov 27, 2023
DirectMed Parts & Services Rebrands as DirectMed Imaging Debuts New Visual Identity and Brand Platform at Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) tradeshow DirectMed Imaging…
DirectMed Acquires Technical Prospects
Sep 11, 2023
DirectMed Announces Partnership and Investment in Technical Prospects DirectMed Parts & Service (“DirectMed”), a leading medical imaging parts, systems, and service company, announced today that it…
Oct 11, 2022
DirectMed Parts & Service Announces Partnership and Investment in ScanMed Official Press Release: October 11, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DirectMed Parts…
DirectMed Parts & Service Acquires LBN Medical
Feb 7, 2022
What Customers Can Expect from DirectMed & LBN Partnership. UPDATE. April 2022 Training Days & New Inventory. Our Denmark-based spare parts team has finalized training…
Tech Tips
Learn helpful tips, directly from the experts.
Ultrasound Maintenance Checklist
Aug 11, 2023
This article has been updated 01-03-2025 Why should you be concerned about ultrasound maintenance? Ultrasound maintenance is essential to ensure that your machine continuously provides…
The Role of Helium Compressors and Cold Heads in MRI Machines: A Maintenance Guide Intro
Jun 7, 2023
In the field of medical imaging, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machines are powerful tools that help clinicians diagnose and monitor a variety of health conditions….
How to Reset the Computer Quickly and Efficiently on Siemens systems
Dec 6, 2022
In this tech tip, Yuriy will show you how to reset your computer when it is frozen. Sometimes, shutting down will not work and the…
Tech Tip – Difference Between Transmit Receive and Receive Only Coil
Sep 27, 2022
In this Tech Tip, Nestor will show us the difference between transmit-receive and receive-only coils.
Ask a CT Engineer: Aquilion 8 GCIFA Failure
May 5, 2022
Our 24/7 Technical Support team helps our customers by answering their call when they need us most. Through our “Ask a CT Engineer” blog series, we…
Ask a CT Engineer: Asteion Super 4 OLP
Apr 11, 2022
Our 24/7 Technical Support team helps our customers by answering the call when they need us most. Through our “Ask a CT Engineer” blog series,…
Ask a CT Engineer: Error Message on Aquilion 16
Mar 22, 2022
Our 24/7 Technical Support team helps our customers by answering the call when they need us most. Through our “Ask a CT Engineer” blog series, we…
The Pros and Cons of Buying, Leasing, or Renting MRI Systems
Aug 9, 2021
Opening your own imaging facility is a significant investment. Prospective owners need to go through extensive planning and budgeting before anything can be bought or…
Identifying Siemens Software Version for ICS and IRS
Aug 9, 2021
In this tip, we cover how to identify your Siemens software version in syngo for ICS and IRS. Tech Tips are great, but in order…
3 Main Things You Must Consider for CT Scanner Site Planning
Aug 5, 2021
Computed Tomography (CT) machines are integral to many healthcare facilities due to their impressive capabilities in visualizing the patient’s body from the inside-outside, ensuring better…
How Tos
Our experts share best practices on medical imaging equipment.
Making It Easy to Find Medical Imaging Part Numbers
Jun 28, 2024
This article has been updated 20-03-2025 It can be confusing to locate the part numbers on different medical imaging brands in the industry. In this…
Ultrasound Maintenance Checklist
Aug 11, 2023
This article has been updated 01-03-2025 Why should you be concerned about ultrasound maintenance? Ultrasound maintenance is essential to ensure that your machine continuously provides…
Buying an Imaging System with DirectMed – The Process
May 17, 2023
Buying Your Imaging System from DirectMed: A Streamlined Process for Acquiring Pre-owned Imaging Equipment When it comes to upgrading your imaging system, DirectMed offers a…
The Different CT Scanner Slices – Which One Do You Need – A Guide
Aug 6, 2021
Many people tend to compare CT scanners and MRI scanners against each other. After all, they’re both quite similar machines used to take slices of…
Features and Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Type of CT Scanner
Aug 5, 2021
Computerized Tomography (CT) scanning is a form of imaging technology that captures cross-sectional images, also known as slices, of the patient’s body. Imaging centers, hospitals,…
The Things to Know Before Investing in a CT Scanner
May 27, 2021
CT Scanners have long been a valuable diagnostic tool in today’s medical industry. They are powerful machines that can detect specific conditions that x-rays cannot…
MRI Preventive Maintenance – A Guide for Medical Facilities
May 6, 2021
MRI systems are one of the most complex heavy-duty machinery you may ever find in a healthcare setting. If one component breaks, you cannot use…
5 Factors That Tell You How Much Your MRI Is Worth
Apr 29, 2021
Whether you’ve been hoping to upgrade your MRI system or you’d like to know more about the value of your current one, it’s essential to…
5 Ways to Reduce Radiation Exposure During CT Procedures
Mar 5, 2021
Over 80 million CT scan procedures are performed in the United States each year, compared to 3 million in 1980. This is for a good…
Case Studies
See how others are benefiting form our expertise.
Customer Success Stories – LBN Medical
May 31, 2021
Welcome to our Customer Success Stories page at LBN Medical. Here, you’ll find real-life testimonials from healthcare providers across the globe who have partnered with…
Case Study: The Cost of a Bad Medical Imaging Part
Aug 21, 2020
While the desire to get the best price is understandable, in the case of medical imaging parts where patient health and lives are at risk,…
Case Study: Keeping Angiograph Rooms Running When OEM System Support Ends
Aug 17, 2018
When a medical imaging device reaches what the manufacturer refers to as “end of life,” it certainly does not mean that your equipment is no…
Case Study: Providing Top-Notch Training for Experienced Medical Imaging Engineers
Aug 9, 2018
Frigid winters, dairy farms, the Green Bay Packers. These are some of the things that likely come to mind when you think of the area…
Case Study: Offering Expert Guidance in the Moment of Truth
Jul 31, 2018
When a critical piece of medical imaging equipment goes down, the pressure goes up for the engineer assigned to fix it. Patients grow impatient, physicians…