What You Need to Know About X-Ray Tube Supply Chain Issues

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What you need to know about X-Ray tube supply
chain issues
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By Vikki Harmonay
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Almost every industry has been affected by the
supply chain issues caused by the pandemic, and
medical imaging is no different.So, how has it
affected the availability of X-ray tubes? How are
the vendors dealing with the issues? And how does
it affect you?
What Buyers Can Expect
For the next 9-12 months, end users are in for a
surprise the availability of new OEM X-ray tubes
will decline to such a level that it may be a
challenge to find replacements, even for common
models. That means there will be higher demand
for third-party options, including after-market,
repaired and used X-ray tubes. This will stress
out the supply in this market, too.
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Why Wont I Be Able To Find X-Ray Tubes?
There are two key reasons why it will be more
difficult to find X-Ray tubes.

• Because there are disruptions in the supply
  chains for sub-components in X-Ray tubes,
  production is slowing. Since X-Ray tubes are used
  in medical devices, each part goes under intense
  scrutiny. If a primary part isnt available, its
  not easy for a manufacturer to arrange for a
  substitute without dealing with regulatory
  approval.

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• Back orders for new X-Ray equipment are tying up
  OEMs tube manufacturing capabilities. The tubes
  that are currently being made are going into a
  new X-Ray system thats already been sold.
  Normally, some of these tubes would be going to
  parts warehouses to be used as replacement parts.

Thanks to these two issues, it will be harder and
harder to find a brand new, OEM X-Ray tubeunless
you consider a used, repaired or after-market
tube.
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What Are My Alternatives?
If youre in need of X-Ray tubes for your current
medical imaging devices, you have two options
Used X-Ray tubes and Tube Reprocessing. Theres
still a strong supply of used tubes in the
third-part parts market. Just make sure you buy
from a high quality parts provider so youre sure
the part has been tested and validated for
functionality. Sometimes youll even get a
limited warranty. These are always priced much
lower than brand new X-Ray tubes.
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Tubes that have been reprocessed are tested,
validated and also put through processes that
correct arcing, air bubbles or impurities that
can damage a tube over time. This will extend the
overall lifespan of the X-Ray tube. Because of
this, the price point will be somewhere between
the cost of a new X-Ray tube and a used one.
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Talk To An Expert
Are you having issues because of supply chain
shortages? Talk to the experts at Atlantis
Worldwide. Weve been helping medical facilities,
clinics and practices with their medical imaging
equipment for almost 30 years. Used or
refurbished systems may be your best
options. Contact Us Today!
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