If your healthcare facility hasn’t tried refurbished patient monitoring devices, this just might be the year you make the switch. The case for investing in refurbished equipment has always been strong, and in 2026, it’s even stronger. Tariffs are driving prices up on new devices, supply chains are unstable, and hospital budgets are being stretched to their limits.
At Sage Services, we offer fully repaired and tested medical devices at competitive prices. Purchasing refurbished equipment is a smart choice for hospitals and healthcare facilities who want to maximize their budgets.
Why 2026 is the best year to consider refurbished devices
Tariffs Are Driving Up New Device Prices
Healthcare facilities are facing rising costs as tariffs drive up the price on brand-new medical devices.
About 60% of medical devices used in the United States come from other countries. And almost 70% of devices marketed in this country are manufactured elsewhere.
Healthcare equipment budgets were already tight. Now they’re taking a hit as OEMs raise their prices to cover added tariff costs.
A report created by accounting firm KPMG noted, “Economists estimate medical device prices will increase 20-30% based on current tariff structures, while high-end technology like X-ray, CT, and MRI machines — less than 10% of which are made in the U.S. — are expected to see price increases of at least 40%.”
Hospital Budgets Are Strained
According to the American Hospital Association, in 2024, total hospital expenses grew 5.1% – outpacing the overall inflation rate of 2.9%. Hospitals are also struggling to reinvest in critical physical assets, such as major medical equipment and facility upgrades. This means hospitals are finding it difficult to keep pace with evolving healthcare standards and technology.
Cuts to Medicaid are also hitting hospitals hard. This article from the Association of Health Care Journalists notes, “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed into law in 2025 will eliminate more than $1 trillion from Medicaid over 10 years, costing U.S. hospitals at least $24 billion in lost revenue annually.”
An Unreliable Supply Chain Means Waiting Weeks for Devices
Supply chain disruption remains a persistent challenge for healthcare providers seeking new equipment. When you need a vital medical device, you can’t wait 12 weeks or more for delivery.
Here at Sage Services, we have a variety of refurbished devices repaired, tested, and ready to ship. Get the equipment you need to care for patients in a matter of days – not weeks or months.
The Right Choice: Refurbished Patient Monitoring Devices
Rising costs, Medicaid cuts, and supply chain issues have created a perfect storm of challenges for hospital leadership and healthcare technology managers tasked with keeping patient monitoring equipment up and running. And let’s not forget many hospitals and healthcare providers are still recovering from COVID-19 and the enormous challenges and costs of a global pandemic.
The case for purchasing refurbished medical equipment has never been stronger.
We’ve known refurbished equipment was a good choice for years. Now, hospitals and healthcare facilities are realizing it too. A recent market research study reports the refurbished medical equipment market reached $19.4 billion in 2025. The market is expected to reach $62 billion by 2036 – just 10 years from now.
The study attributes the growth to a growing preference for cost-effective alternatives to medical equipment – especially in areas of medical imaging, surgical instruments, and patient monitoring devices.
This report also notes the value of refurbished medical devices for smaller and rural healthcare facilities. With the cost savings, they can expand service capacity, improve patient care, and add modern technologies. This can be particularly beneficial in rural areas where resources are more limited, yet demand is rising.
For hospitals implementing sustainable procurement practices, refurbished devices check the box for being environmentally friendly.
With Sage, Refurbished Devices are Good as New
At Sage Services, all refurbished equipment is fully repaired, inspected, and tested in our state-of-the-art repair facilities. Each refurbished device meets today’s standards and is backed by a full warranty. We have a variety of items ready to ship, including:
- Telemetry transmittors
- Multi-parameter modules
- Bedside monitors
- Transport monitors
- Anesthesia modules
- EKG machines
We’re also dual certified in ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 so customers can feel confident in our work. Each year, we invite an independent auditor to our two locations in South Carolina. The auditor reviews our repair shops, equipment, processes, and quality control.
We have maintained the ISO 9001 since 2014. And, in 2018, we took the extra step to earn the ISO 13485 certification, which is specific to medical devices and related services.
In February 2026, the FDA updated its inspection process to reflect the specifications outlined in the ISO 13485. Our process of repairing, inspecting, and testing every device aligns with the same ISO 13485 quality management framework that the FDA now formally recognizes.
Purchase refurbished equipment with the peace of mind that these items are as good as what they would get brand new from the OEM – but at a budget-friendly price point.
Contact us with your equipment needs to start the process of saving money with refurbished devices.
FAQs about Refurbished Patient Monitoring Equipment
Are refurbished patient monitoring devices as reliable as new ones?
Yes — when they’re properly repaired, inspected, and tested. At Sage Services, every refurbished device goes through a full repair and testing process at our FDA-registered facilities. Each device meets current standards and is backed by a full warranty.
How do refurbished devices hold up under regulatory scrutiny?
Sage Services is dual-certified in ISO 9001 and ISO 13485. In February 2026, the FDA updated its inspection process to align with ISO 13485 — the same quality management framework Sage follows. That’s not a coincidence; it’s the standard.
How much can we save by choosing refurbished over new?
Sage Services customers routinely save 25-40% compared to OEM pricing. With new device prices expected to rise 20-30% due to current tariffs — and high-end imaging equipment potentially seeing increases of 40% or more — the cost gap between new and refurbished is widening.
How quickly can we get refurbished devices?
Sage has a variety of devices repaired, tested, and ready to ship. Most arrive in days, not the weeks or months you might wait for new equipment through a disrupted supply chain.
What types of refurbished patient monitoring devices does Sage Services offer?
Current inventory includes telemetry transmitters, multi-parameter modules, bedside monitors, transport monitors, anesthesia modules, and EKG machines.
What if a refurbished device fails after purchase?
Every device from Sage comes with a full warranty. You also have access to a dedicated sales representative — not a manufacturer’s call center.
