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About DirectMed Imaging

DirectMed Imaging formerly DirectMed Parts & Service is the largest independent diagnostic imaging parts supplier specializing in MRI and CT machines with over 100,000 parts in stock. An ISO 13485:2016 registered company, DirectMed repairs, supports and sells GE, Siemens, and Philips parts to healthcare networks, imaging centers and independent service organizations (“ISOs”) around the world. Our organization is also the number-one MRI coil repair company in America.

We sell imaging parts directly to OEMs, ISOs and Health Care Networks. Quality Parts & Same Day Delivery.

About DirectMed Video

DirectMed Story:

Welcome to DirectMed Imaging formerly DirectMed Parts and Service, LLC, a leading provider of MRI and CT parts and services. Our company specializes in the repair, testing, and refurbishment of MRI and CT parts. We understand the importance of keeping your imaging equipment running at peak performance and we’re here to help.

Our company is made up of over 175 employees in the USA and Europe, working together to provide our customers with the best products and services possible. We are committed to being the best in the industry and are always looking for ways to improve. If you have any feedback or suggestions, we would love to hear from you.

Thank you for considering DirectMed Imaging for your MRI and CT parts needs. We look forward to serving you.

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Poway (San Diego), California – Company HQ

  • Specializing in MRI & CT Parts & More
  • MRI Coil Repairs
  • Premium Refurbished Part Sales
  • Imaging system repairs & MRI Helium Refills

Appleton, Wisconsin – Formerly Technical Prospects

  • Siemens Imaging Parts Sales
  • Training Programs
  • Service & Support

Aalborg, Denmark

  • Full Imaging Systems, Aftermarket Sales
  • MRI and CT Parts stocked in EU
  • Ultrasound, Mammography, X-ray, CT, MRI
  • See LBN Imaging Equipment

Omaha, Nebraska

  • MRI Coil OEM
  • MRI Coil Repairs & Sales
  • Multiple Patents
  • See ScanMed

Comprehensive made simple.

DirectMed Imaging Subsidiaries

About ScanMed:

DirectMed purchased ScanMed in October 2022. ScanMed LLC is a MRI coil design, development, and manufacturing company that has over a dozen patented technologies. All of our unique coils provide the highest-quality imaging of the target anatomy.  With over 950 models repaired, ScanMed is also the largest independent MRI coil repair company in the world.

For additional information on ScanMed, please visit their website ScanMed.com

About LBN Medical:

DirectMed purchased LBN Medical in February 2022. LBN is a leading reseller of aftermarket medical imaging equipment to customers around the world. LBN sells equipment and parts covering more than fifteen brands, including major OEMs such as Canon, GE, Siemens, and Philips. The Company was founded in 2003 by CEO Lars Braun Nielsen, and has since grown to an organization of more than 50 associates at facilities in Denmark and Egypt.

For additional information on LBN, please visit the firm’s website at LBNmedical.com.

About Technical Prospects (Operating as DirectMed Imaging):

As of February, 5th 2024, Technical Prospects is operating as DirectMed Imaging. See Press Release.

DirectMed purchased Technical Prospects in September 2023. Technical Prospects is the leading supplier of aftermarket parts, training, and service to medical imaging equipment, with a focus on Siemens equipment. The Company offers parts and coverage across multiple modalities, including CT, MRI, Cath-Angio, C-Arms, general X-ray, ultrasound, and mammography. Technical Prospects was founded in 1997 by Robert Probst, and currently operates under President & CEO Jeremy Probst from its facility in Appleton, WI.

 

Quality

ISO 13485:2016 Certified Lab

Engineers on Staff and OEM trained technicians. All parts are tested to ensure your systems are running the first time. We know downtime costs you money so we spare no expense to ship quality refurbished MRI & CT parts.

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Hardworking & Creative

24/7 Parts and Service

Systems do not break down on a convenient schedule which is why we are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Next Flight Out shipments are available within one hour to be picked up during normal business hours.

We have been known to hand-deliver parts on commercial flights to get the job done. Creative solutions that are above and beyond.

Passionate Professionals

MRI & CT Specialists and Engineers on Staff

DirectMed collaborates with you and your field service team to get your site up as quickly as possible. We know how difficult and stressful it can be to maintain your MRI and CT systems. We are here to help make service and part replacement as seamless as possible.

Trust DirectMed Imaging with your image.

Reliable

99% On-Time Shipping.

Our team is here for you and is obsessed with actions to ensure your satisfaction. Ten years of experience at thousands of sites make us qualified to help you improve your image!

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“When it comes to coil repairs, DirectMed is always our first choice. Ever since we started using DirectMed, our coil spend has decreased dramatically, all while receiving top notch customer service from a knowledgeable team.”

Jessica R., New Jersey

Radiology Director

Media & Press Releases:

 

DirectMed Imaging Unifies With Technical Prospects to Become One Company and One Brand

After Months Of Collaboration, Two Companies Combine To Provide Powerful Resource For Medical Imaging Professionals

February 05, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

SAN DIEGO–()–DirectMed Imaging, the premier supplier of aftermarket medical imaging parts, systems, and training, today announces Technical Prospects, the company it acquired in August of 2023, will now fully join forces under the DirectMed Imaging name. By unifying the two companies, customers will benefit from a single contact for all GE, Siemens and Philips parts, expanded technical expertise, more parts and inventory locations, as well as enhanced training and support.

“We share the commitment of our customers to keep diagnostic imaging machines up and running as quickly and efficiently as possible to meet patients’ needs”

Streamlining both companies’ offerings and combined expertise under one brand and one team exemplifies DirectMed Imaging’s commitment to the urgent needs of hospitals, imaging centers, and independent service organizations.

“After months of integration work, we can now become one team, operating under DirectMed Imaging as one brand, and working for the same company,” said Brad de Koning, DirectMed Imaging CEO. “As one team we will work daily to fulfill our vision of becoming the most trusted resource in aftermarket diagnostic imaging equipment.”

“We share the commitment of our customers to keep diagnostic imaging machines up and running as quickly and efficiently as possible to meet patients’ needs,” said Tanner LoRusso, vice president of sales for DirectMed Imaging. “Hospitals and service organizations cannot waste time when their engineers need parts or support. With both companies formally working as one team, we can deliver our clients a more powerful resource to meet their critical timelines.”

In November of 2023, DirectMed Imaging unveiled a new brand platform including a new logo, visual identity, and inspiring brand concept, Comprehensive Made Simple. The rebrand aimed to better communicate the company’s expansive and growing capabilities. DirectMed Imaging, also owns subsidiaries, LBN Medical and ScanMed and also updated these companies’ logos and branding to match its new brand identity.

About DirectMed Imaging

DirectMed Imaging is a leading aftermarket diagnostic imaging parts, systems, and service provider. With over 100,000 parts in stock, the company repairs, supports, and sells GE, Siemens, Philips, and Canon/Toshiba MRI, CT, and X-ray parts to healthcare networks, imaging centers, and independent service organizations (“ISOs”) around the world. DirectMed also owns LBN Medical ApS, based in Aalborg, Denmark, a leading reseller of aftermarket medical imaging equipment and parts to customers around the world; and ScanMed, LLC, a leader in MRI coil design, manufacture, and repair. For more information, visit DirectMedImaging.com.

Contacts

DirectMed Imaging Contact:
Kurtis Waddell
Growth Marketing Manager
kwaddell@directmedparts.com

 


DirectMed Parts & Services Rebrands as DirectMed Imaging Debuts New Visual Identity and Brand Platform at Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) tradeshow

DirectMed Imaging Unifies Subsidiaries Under One Brand Identity to Better Reflect its Comprehensive Group of Offerings

November 27, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DirectMed Imaging, the premier supplier of aftermarket medical imaging parts, systems, and training, today unveiled its new branding aimed to better communicate the company’s expansive and growing set of capabilities. The rebrand includes a new logo, visual identity, and inspiring brand concept, “Comprehensive Made Simple.

“We know hospitals and imaging centers can’t waste time when their teams need parts or support”

 

DirectMed Imaging has unified its subsidiaries, LBN Medical, ScanMed, and Technical Prospects, by updating these companies’ logos and branding to match its new brand identity. The rebranding reflects DirectMed Imaging’s dedication to bringing hospitals, imaging centers, and independent service organizations the unmatched benefits of a simple, comprehensive source to keep their critical medical imaging equipment up and running.

Over the past four years, we have had the privilege to combine four outstanding companies, expand our offerings, and transform into a more comprehensive supplier,” said Brad de Koning, DirectMed Imaging CEO. “The DirectMed companies together form a powerful partnership that provides immediate, expansive, and dependable solutions to the medical imaging community. When suppliers need parts and expertise, it’s important that they understand our wide-ranging offerings so they can find us, move quickly, and keep their systems running.

We know hospitals and imaging centers can’t waste time when their teams need parts or support,” said Tanner LoRusso, vice president of sales for DirectMed Imaging. “Each component of this rebrand was done for our customers. We want to give them simple, comprehensive solutions so they can get their systems up and running with the least amount of downtime. Figuring out which company is which and how they’re related shouldn’t contribute to their timelines.”

The new DirectMed Imaging brand will be on full display at the RSNA tradeshow at booth 4714, McCormick Place, Chicago.

About DirectMed Imaging

DirectMed Imaging is a leading aftermarket diagnostic imaging parts, systems, and service provider. With over 100,000 parts in stock, the company repairs, supports, and sells GE, Siemens, Philips, and Canon/Toshiba MRI and CT parts to healthcare networks, imaging centers, and independent service organizations (“ISOs”) around the world. DirectMed also owns LBN Medical ApS, based in Aalborg, Denmark, a leading reseller of aftermarket medical imaging equipment and parts to customers around the world; ScanMed, LLC, a leader in MRI coil design, manufacture, and repair; and Technical Prospects, a leading provider of parts, training, and support for medical imaging equipment. For more information, visit DirectMedImaging.com.

Contacts

DirectMed Imaging Contact:
Kurtis Waddell
Growth Marketing Manager
kwaddell @ directmedimaging.com

Press Release Here

 


 

 

DirectMed Parts & Service Announces Partnership and Investment in Technical Prospects

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DirectMed Parts & Service (“DirectMed”), a leading medical imaging parts, systems, and service company, announced today that it has acquired Technical Prospects, LLC (“Technical Prospects” or the “Company”), a leading provider of parts, training, and support for medical imaging equipment.

“From our initial discussions with the DirectMed team, it was clear how closely our missions aligned to extend the life of medical imaging equipment and lower costs for healthcare providers”

Founded by former Siemens engineer Robert Probst, the Company has operated from its facility in Appleton, WI serving customers across the US and internationally for nearly 30 years. Since the company’s founding in 1997, Technical Prospects has been the leading parts supplier for Siemens imaging equipment, with coverage across multiple modalities. Today, the business provides timely, cost-effective parts, training, and service solutions, driven by a continued commitment to quality and dedication to customer service. Technical Prospects is led by President & CEO, Jeremy Probst, who has spent 20+ years in the medical imaging and engineering field.

“From our initial discussions with the DirectMed team, it was clear how closely our missions aligned to extend the life of medical imaging equipment and lower costs for healthcare providers,” said Technical Prospects President & CEO Jeremy Probst. “This partnership with DirectMed will provide Technical Prospects with expanded resources to deliver an even higher level of service and expertise to our customers. This will include a greater breadth and depth of parts, full systems, and technical support. After almost 30 years of independent operations, we are excited to partner with DirectMed for our next chapter of growth.”

Brad de Koning, President & CEO of DirectMed commented, “The team at DirectMed has long viewed Technical Prospects as the leading aftermarket Siemens imaging parts and service company in the U.S. The opportunity to partner with them supports our vision of becoming the most trusted resource in aftermarket diagnostic imaging equipment. We are all very excited to begin working with Jeremy and the Technical Prospects staff and expanding the DirectMed breadth of capabilities. There will be no immediate changes to the Technical Prospects brand, the Appleton operations, or the level of commitment to their customer base.”

Tanner LoRusso, VP of Sales for DirectMed, added, “Partnering with Technical Prospects not only expands our scope of parts and systems offering given their deep Siemens expertise, but widens our parts modality coverage further in cardiac cath lab, ultrasound, mammography, fluoroscopy, and radiography. Technical Prospects’ mission of providing the medical imaging community with pre-owned, high quality, and cost-effective imaging parts aligns directly with our own. We are looking forward to working with Jeremy and the rest of the Technical Prospects team in achieving our shared goals.”

About Technical Prospects:

Technical Prospects is the leading supplier of aftermarket parts, training, and service to medical imaging equipment, with a focus on Siemens equipment. The Company offers parts and coverage across multiple modalities, including CT, MRI, Cath-Angio, C-Arms, general X-ray, ultrasound, and mammography. Technical Prospects was founded in 1997 by Robert Probst, and currently operates under President & CEO Jeremy Probst from its facility in Appleton, WI. For additional information on Technical Prospects, please visit the firm’s website at www.TechnicalProspects.com.

About DirectMed:

DirectMed is a leading aftermarket diagnostic imaging parts, systems, and service provider. With over 60,000 parts in stock, the company repairs, supports and sells GE, Siemens, Philips and Canon/Toshiba MRI and CT parts to healthcare networks, imaging centers and independent service organizations (“ISOs”) around the world. DirectMed also owns LBN Medical ApS, based in Aalborg, Denmark, a leading reseller of aftermarket medical imaging equipment and parts to customers around the world and ScanMed, LLC, a leader in MRI coil design, manufacture, and repair. For more information, visit the website www.directmedparts.com.

Press Release at BusinessWire

 


OCT 2022: DirectMed Parts & Service Announces Acquisition and Investment in ScanMed

Official Press Release:

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DirectMed Parts & Service, LLC (“DirectMed”), a leading medical imaging parts, systems, and service company, announced today that it has acquired ScanMed LLC (“ScanMed”), a leader in MRI coil design, manufacture, and repair. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“Our strategic plan included building ScanMed’s MRI coil distribution and repair footprint in Europe. With DirectMed’s Danish subsidiary LBN Medical ApS, that vision will now come true – thus bringing the best of the U.S. to Europe.

Founded in 2004 and based in Omaha, Nebraska, ScanMed is the most comprehensive OEM-certified MRI coil company with a proven track record of designing and repairing thousands of different MRI coils for GE Healthcare, Siemens, Philips, and Canon/Toshiba systems, amongst others. The company’s proprietary coils include the Procure™ prostate coil, pediatric blanket and brain coils, spine, vascular, and several extremity coils.

ScanMed was founded by Dr. Randall Jones, an industry innovator with a doctorate in electrical engineering, and 30 years of experience in medical imaging. Dr. Jones and his team have been awarded 12 design patents and developed numerous trade secrets enabling ScanMed to be the foremost MRI depot-level coil repair partner for healthcare networks, independent service organizations and diagnostic imaging parts suppliers.

Both ScanMed and DirectMed are certified and compliant with ISO 13485:2016, the quality management system that meets the most rigorous regulations for the medical device marketplace.

Brad de Koning, President & CEO of DirectMed, commented: “For over 10 years ScanMed has been our go-to vendor for the most complicated MRI coil repairs. All of us at DirectMed are delighted to partner with Dr. Jones and his team of highly capable physicists, electrical engineers, RF repair technicians, and customer support personnel. There will be no changes to the ScanMed brand, the Omaha operation, or their commitment to their entire healthcare client base.”

“Combining DirectMed’s leading parts inventory, financial resources, and global distribution with ScanMed’s MRI coil products and repair services produces ‘wins all around’ for our companies and clients,” said ScanMed CEO Dr. Randall Jones. “Our strategic plan included building ScanMed’s MRI coil distribution and repair footprint in Europe. With DirectMed’s Danish subsidiary LBN Medical ApS, that vision will now come true – thus bringing the best of the U.S. to Europe.”

Tanner LoRusso, VP of Sales for DirectMed, added, “Partnering with ScanMed greatly expands our MRI coil repair and supply capabilities. Moreover, this partnership will materially expand our technical support capabilities for our end-customers, the field service engineers and biomedical engineers. Lastly, ScanMed directly supports our mission to extend the life of medical imaging equipment to improve access, reduce waste, and lower healthcare costs.”

 


Feb 2022: DirectMed Parts & Service Acquires LBN Medical

Purchase Establishes European Distribution for MRI and CT Parts

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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) DirectMed Parts & Service (“DirectMed”) announced today that it has acquired LBN Medical (“LBN” or the “Company”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, LBN is a leading reseller of aftermarket diagnostic imaging equipment to customers around the world. LBN sells complete systems and parts covering more than fifteen brands, including major OEMs such as Canon, GE, Hologic, Siemens, and Philips. The Company was founded in 2003 by CEO Lars Braun Nielsen and has since grown to more than 50 employees at facilities in Denmark and Egypt.

Lars Braun Nielsen, CEO and Founder of LBN, stated, “Brad and the DirectMed team have outlined their mission to extend the life of medical imaging equipment to improve access, reduce waste, and lower healthcare costs. We are thrilled to be a part of this endeavor, and to work with the DirectMed team and NMS to accelerate our growth. The partnership with DirectMed provides LBN with tremendous resources to provide an even higher level of service and expertise to our customers, including a greater breadth and depth of parts and technical support.”

“We have known LBN Medical for several years and believe they are the logical company to help DirectMed expand our parts business outside of North America. Their distribution is the perfect complement to our business,” said Brad de Koning, DirectMed’s President & CEO.

“We have known LBN Medical for several years and believe they are the logical company to help DirectMed expand our parts business outside of North America. Their distribution team – which speaks 21 different languages, with sales history in over 60 countries, and employs experts across seven modalities – is the perfect complement to our business,” said Brad de Koning, DirectMed’s President & CEO. “Acquiring LBN Medical begins an exciting new chapter for DirectMed, with the addition of system sales to our customer base, and for LBN Medical, who will now stock and have access to over 10,000 unique part numbers to support theirs.”

“Providers around the world are looking for cost-effective solutions to acquire and maintain equipment as they continue to grow their practice. The combination of DirectMed and LBN supports that exact need in the marketplace,” said Tanner LoRusso, V.P. of Sales at DirectMed. “Moreover, we can now supply our North America customers with complete diagnostic imaging solutions, with ready-to-ship ultrasound, mammography, X-ray, MRI, and CT machines.”

Full PR Release on PRWeb

Blog Post about LBN Acquisition



  • Dec 2019 DireceMed Parts and Service Acquired Medical Systems and Technologies

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SAN DIEGO–()–DirectMed Parts & Service, LLC, a leading medical imaging parts and service company, today announced it has acquired Medical Systems Technologies, LLC, a specialist in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) component level repair and testing. DirectMed is owned by Mercury Partners.

“DirectMed Parts & Service is the perfect home for Medical Systems Technologies”

Based in Longmont, Colorado, Medical Systems Technologies (“MST”) is the most comprehensive service provider for subassemblies, circuit boards and subsystems for medical imaging equipment. Founded by Bruce Smith, an electrical engineer with 40 years of experience in medical imaging, including 16 years with GE Healthcare, the company is the foremost depot level repair service provider for healthcare networks, independent service organizations and diagnostic imaging parts suppliers.

Both companies are certified and compliant with ISO 13485:2016, the quality management system that meets the most rigorous regulations for the medical device marketplace. More Read Press Release.


  • Mar 2018 DirectMed Parts Receives ISO 13485 Certification for MRI and CT  Read Press Release

SAN DIEGO–()–DirectMed Parts & Service, LLC, a leading medical imaging parts and service company, today announced that the company has received the ISO 13485:2016 certification for its magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) parts and service. This achievement is in addition to the company’s ISO 9001:2015 certification.

“The ISO 13485:2016 certification represents an important milestone for our company and reflects our commitment to providing high quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations and comply with regulations.”

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is the world’s largest developer and publisher of international standards for the implementation of quality management systems. The ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management Standard for Medical Devices represents the requirements for a comprehensive management system for the design and manufacture of medical devices. ISO 9001 specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

“Achieving ISO certification demonstrates that DirectMed has successfully implemented a quality management system that conforms to the world-wide standard for medical device and medical imaging parts and service,” said Tim Kearney, Director of Inventory Management at DirectMed. “The ISO 13485:2016 certification represents an important milestone for our company and reflects our commitment to providing high quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations and comply with regulations.”  Read More Read Press Release