Avensys have provided a managed storage solution for NHS and private hospitals for 15 years. A 50,000 ft2 climate-controlled warehouse provides perfect storage conditions and equipment receives regular mechanical/ electrical/ battery/software checks by a resident team of biomedical engineers to ensure it is patient ready when you have need of it.
WHAT PROBLEM ARE WE SOLVING?
There are many reasons why a hospital may need to put medical equipment into temporary storage, but storing equipment onsite poses a host of problems. Department downsizing, merges and even closures can result in a need for medical device storage, and medical devices purchased in relation to COVID-19 may also require temporary storage. Unfortunately, if storage is available at all, it is often only possible in sub optimal conditions. The greatest issue with ad-hoc storage is that equipment receives no ongoing maintenance. Only scheduled maintenance including functional checks and battery replacement will ensure that medical devices are fit for use when brought back into service.
Locating items in storage often presents a problem, as locations may not be recorded, and items may be regularly moved as more devices are put in storage. Furthermore, available space is often in building basements, which in terms of temperature and humidity are inadequate for the storage of precision equipment.
WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?
From individual items through to surplus equipment in the wake of COVID-19, Avensys have the capability to take care of all your storage requirements. Simply let us know what equipment you want put into storage, and we will collect the equipment within an agreed time frame - usually 24 hours. At 50,000sq feet, Avensys operate the UK’s largest climate controlled medical device storage facility, providing the ideal storage conditions for equipment when not in use. Prior to going into storage, all devices are pre-inspected and given an asset number, with all details recorded on the Avensys Inventory Management System (IMS). Avensys customers are given free access to the Avensys IMS, which gives both parties 24/7 visibility of device status, location and service records. While in storage with Avensys, equipment is subject to a maintenance schedule comprising functional inspections of (as appropriate mechanical, software and battery components) to ensure that equipment is always ready for use in the event of recall.
WHAT IS OUR EXPERIENCE?
For fifteen years Avensys have provided managed storage solutions for the NHS, private healthcare and medical device manufacturers. References can be provided upon request.
For information contact Francesca : francesca@avensysmedical.co.uk 01562 745 858
