How Much Does a Dialysis Machine Cost? A UK Buyer's Price Guide (2026)

Used NIPRO Surdial X dialysis machine for sale in the UK
At a glance
  • Used dialysis machines start around £750; in-centre HD units sit in the low thousands.
  • Decide first: in-centre haemodialysis (chronic) vs CRRT (ICU / acute).
  • Check the model, software version, hoses & lines included, and testing.
  • Trusted brands: Fresenius, Gambro, Nikkiso, NIPRO, Infomed.

Walk into any renal unit and the dialysis machines are among the most expensive kit in the building. Bought new, a single machine can run well into five figures. That is exactly why the used market has quietly become one of the smartest ways for clinics, private hospitals and international buyers to get clinical-grade renal care for a fraction of the price.

So what should you actually pay for a used dialysis machine in 2026 — and how do you avoid overpaying? Here is the honest breakdown, with real examples from our current stock.

First, what drives the price

Five factors move the number more than anything else: the type (in-centre HD vs ICU CRRT), the brand and model, the age and software version, the condition and testing, and what is in the box — hoses, lines and accessories all matter.

In-centre HD vs CRRT: know which you are buying

This is the single biggest thing buyers get wrong. In-centre haemodialysis machines run scheduled, intermittent sessions for chronic kidney patients — the workhorses of a dialysis unit. CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy) machines are built for critically ill patients in intensive care who need slow, continuous filtration. Buy the wrong category and the price comparison is meaningless.

Used dialysis machines, and what they cost right now

A snapshot of real machines and real prices from our used dialysis machines collection — tap any photo to open the listing.

Used NIPRO Surdial X haemodialysis machine for sale UK
NIPRO Surdial X (2018, with hoses) — £1,700. A modern in-centre HD platform — recent, complete, and a fraction of new.
Used Nikkiso Aquarius CRRT dialysis machine for ICU
Nikkiso Aquarius CRRT machine — £1,200. Built for acute kidney injury and continuous filtration in intensive care.
Used Infomed HF440 CRRT haemofiltration dialysis machine
Infomed HF440 CRRT & plasma therapy — £750. One of the most affordable routes into continuous therapy.

How to buy a used dialysis machine well

Dialysis is patient-critical, so a little diligence protects you: confirm the exact model, software version and configuration; check that hoses, lines and accessories are included; ask what testing was done and whether an engineer's report exists; and make sure the consumables you can source are compatible. If you are importing, check your destination country's rules on refurbished medical devices before you order.

Want a stock check or a quote?

Browse the used dialysis machines collection, message us on WhatsApp at +44 7392369111, or use our contact page. Tell us whether you need in-centre HD or acute CRRT and we will point you to the right unit.

This article is general guidance, not clinical or regulatory advice. Buyers are responsible for confirming a device's suitability, servicing, compliance and registration for their intended use and location.