TITLE
Title
PURCHASE OF STRYKER CARDIAC MONITORS
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Jim Albright / Fran Cameron
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BACKGROUND
Background
Need for Replacement
Current cardiac monitors were originally purchased in 2012 with an anticipated useful life of seven to ten years. We refreshed a portion of the equipment in FY22 to allow a low-cost option to defer a full replacement of a key piece of advanced life support/paramedic equipment. These cardiac monitors are multi-functional and do the following functions: Monitor cardiac rhythms, provide 12 lead ECG’s, provide defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion, demand and fixed external pacing, pulse oximetry, end tidal CO2, and blood pressure.
Purchase from SourceWell Group Purchasing
Pricing was obtained from the SourceWell buying collaborative, which allowed for discounting of 8-40%.
Operational Efficiency and Cost Savings
For decades, we have relied on Stryker for our cardiac monitoring needs. Their service team has provided exceptional support, offering timely preventative maintenance and quick repairs. This strong relationship ensures minimal downtime for this critical equipment, as well as extended life for the devices that have allowed us to defer replacement until now.
The new Lifepak 35 model offers a user interface that is very similar to our current Lifepak 15 fleet. This familiarity will result in several key advantages:
Minimized Training Costs: A seamless transition will reduce the need for extensive, time-consuming and costly training for our staff.
Reduced Onboarding Expenses: Many of our existing accessories are compatible with the new monitors, which will significantly lower our initial purchasing costs outside of the capital purchase.
Stryker Trade In Allowance: Existing equipment will be traded in for a credit against the purchase (#382,000).
Multi-year Maintenance: The equipment comes with a one-year factory warranty, and Stryker has provided fixed pricing for five-year additional years of ann...
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