OEM vs after market
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For the most part, we always use after market Xenon Lamps. We buy ours from Cadmet. The only OEM we buy from is for our Smith & Nephew devices. Theirs is very specific. The other light sources we have here have a reset function that resets the timer.
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Who is the manufacturer for the 300 W Xenon Lamps?
Jonathan F. Payne,
Media Manager @ MedWrench,
866-989-7057,
Jpayne@MedWrench.com
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We experienced the thrill of cost saving with aftermarket product until we experienced the negative results and cost and labor of having to replace power supplies driving such lamps. Aftermarket products were drawing heavier current flow which was puttig a stress on the OEM designed for lamps.
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The largest manufacturer in the world for the OEM is Excelitas Technologies™. I am a representative for Atlas Specialty Lighting® and we are the largest authorized distributor in the world for the Cermax® division of Excelitas Technologies™ and have been for over 30 years.
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If you ever need a xenon power supply make sure to give us a call first. There are quite of few OEM power supplies that carry a have price tag. We have access to a number of different OEM power supplies.
Matt Brinson
813-238-6481 x: 4231
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I use aftermarket on my Olympus light sources and have never had any complaints. And they have lasted through the full hours.
Originally posted by Linda J., Biomedical Equipment Technician at Womack Army Medical Center, via Facebook.
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I personally have purchased both OEM and aftermarket bulbs with varying degrees of sucess. One thing I found was that it difficult to compare the actual light output of the 2 units while measuring the life of the bulb was easier. If you want to validate and measure the OEM versus aftermarket lamps you can do so with an EndoLume light meter. This devices quantitatively measure the light output (in lumens) on devices such the light sources you are refering to here and also will measure light cords and rigid and flexible scopes. The meter comes with a full set of OEM adaptors to fit Storz, Wolf, Olympus, Stryker, ACMI and other common brands of devices. If you would be interested in any additional information please contact me and I can help you or put you in touch with a distributor in your area.
Lee Ann Purtell - Capital Medical Resources
614.657.7780 or leeann@capitalmedicalresources.com
Lee Ann Purtell
Capital Medical Resources LLC
614-389-1334 office
614-657-7780 mobile
614-467-3923 fax
leeann.purtell@capitalmedicalresources.com
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