Imaging and hospital equipment, shipped from the US to Central America
OrvantaMed buys MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray and hospital equipment on the US East Coast, inspects it, ships it to the nearest Central American port and installs it in your clinic. You deal with one team from the first quote to years of service.
Example shipment: a 3.0 T MRI from Savannah to a clinic in San José, Costa Rica
- Day 1Inspected and crated in Savannah
- Day 6Left the port of Savannah
- Day 13Arrived in Puerto Limón
- Day 18Cleared customs
- Day 38Installed and scanning
Who we work with
We supply private clinics, imaging centers and hospitals across Central America. Each project gets one contract and one team that answers for the equipment, the delivery and the service.
Private clinics and imaging centers
MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray and mammography for outpatient diagnostics.
Hospitals
Complete departments: imaging, operating rooms, intensive care and the laboratory, delivered as one project.
Clinics replacing old systems
We take out the old unit, prepare the room and install the replacement with as little downtime as possible.
What we supply
We source from distributors, hospitals and service centers on the US East Coast and match each system to your patient volume, room and budget.
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MRI systems
1.5 T and 3.0 T, 60–70 cm bore
New and refurbished. We ramp up the magnet and fill the helium on site.
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CT scanners
64 to 256 slices, cardiac CT
Perfusion, low-dose protocols and CT angiography.
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Ultrasound
Expert and premium systems
Cardiology, obstetrics, general imaging and portable units.
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X-ray
Digital radiography (DR)
Fixed and mobile units with wireless flat-panel detectors.
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Mammography
2D and tomosynthesis
Digital units, including biopsy attachments.
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Operating rooms
C-arms, tables and surgical lights
Complete fit-out of operating rooms and hybrid suites.
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Critical care
Monitors, ventilators, anesthesia machines
ICU rooms and central monitoring stations.
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Laboratory
Hematology, chemistry, immunoassay
Analyzers, centrifuges and consumables for a clinical lab.
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New or refurbished
Both arrive inspected, installed and under warranty. The difference is price, warranty length and how soon the unit can ship.
| New | Refurbished | |
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| Price | Manufacturer list price | 30–50% below an equivalent new unit |
| Warranty | Up to 24 months | Up to 12 months |
| Software | Latest version for the model | Updated to the latest version the model supports |
| Availability | Distributor stock or made to order | Ready units you can inspect before signing |
| Testing | Factory tests and on-site acceptance tests | Refurbished to factory standards, then tested on site |
How a system gets to your clinic
We handle every stage ourselves and stay responsible for the equipment until it is scanning patients.
- By sea
- 5–10 days from New York, Baltimore, Savannah or Miami to Colón, Puerto Limón, Puerto Cortés or Santo Tomás de Castilla
- By air
- 1–3 days to the main international airport in your country, for compact equipment
- A full MRI project
- 3–5 months on average, most of it spent preparing and shielding the room
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Selection and site survey
3–7 daysWe choose the model for your patient volume and budget, then survey the room: floor load, shielding, power and cooling.
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Inspection in the US
1–2 weeksOur engineer checks the system where it stands: tube hours, magnet condition, error logs. You get a photo and video report.
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Contract and documents
1–3 weeksExport papers, manufacturer certificates and support with device registration at your country's Ministry of Health.
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Crating and shipping
2–3 weeksDe-installation, crating with shock and tilt indicators, and insurance. Sea freight to the nearest port, or air freight for compact units.
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Customs and delivery
3–7 daysCustoms clearance, duties and taxes, delivery to your building and rigging into the room.
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Installation
1–3 weeksInstallation, magnet ramp-up, calibration and acceptance tests on phantoms. You receive the test reports.
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Training and handover
3–5 daysWe train your technologists and doctors and set up scan protocols. Warranty and service start here.
Service after installation
Our engineers look after MRI, CT, X-ray and ultrasound systems across Central America, including equipment you bought from another supplier.
- On call around the clock
- Remote diagnostics within an hour and an engineer on site within 24–48 hours, depending on the country.
- Spare parts in stock
- Coils, boards, X-ray tubes and detectors kept in stock in the region.
- Helium and magnet care
- Helium level monitoring, refills, and cold head and compressor maintenance.
- Preventive maintenance
- On the manufacturer's schedule, with reports ready for inspections.
- Software and protocols
- Updates and scan protocols tuned for your doctors.
- Warranty
- Up to 24 months on new equipment and up to 12 months on refurbished.
About OrvantaMed
OrvantaMed imports medical equipment from the United States and supplies it to clinics and hospitals across Central America. Our people in the US find and inspect each system. Our engineers in the region install it and keep it running.
We choose equipment the way we would for our own department: by real workload, cost of ownership and how easy it is to service.
- years importing medical equipment
- 12
- systems delivered and running
- 140+
- partner clinics and hospitals
- 60+
- engineers and specialists
- 35
Questions clinics ask us
Something else on your mind? Write to support@orvantamed.com and we will reply within one business day.
How long does delivery to Central America take?
Sea freight from US East Coast ports to Central American ports takes 5–10 days, and compact equipment can fly in within 1–3 days. A complete MRI project takes 3–5 months on average, mostly because of room preparation and shielding.
How is a refurbished system different from a new one?
A refurbished system is taken apart, worn parts are replaced and it passes factory tests. Image quality meets the manufacturer's specification, and it costs 30–50% less than an equivalent new unit.
Who handles customs and registration?
We do. We clear customs in your country, handle duties and taxes, and support registration of the device with the national health authority.
Do you install the equipment and train our staff?
Yes. Our engineers install and calibrate the system, run acceptance tests on phantoms and train your technologists and doctors.
Can you service equipment we bought elsewhere?
Yes. We take on MRI, CT, X-ray and ultrasound systems from other suppliers after an initial inspection.
Can we lease the equipment?
Yes, we work with leasing companies. We prepare a quote and a payment schedule to fit your budget.
Request a quote
Tell us what equipment you need. We will reply with model options, condition and delivery times to your country.