Used Patient Monitors: What They Cost & How to Choose (2026 UK Guide)

Used Mindray Datascope Trio patient monitor for sale UK
At a glance
  • Used patient monitors start from under £100 — a fraction of new.
  • Decide first: full bedside multi-parameter monitor vs compact portable.
  • Check which parameters are enabled (ECG, SpO2, NIBP) and that leads/cuffs are included.
  • Trusted brands: Mindray, Philips, GE, Welch Allyn, Huntleigh.

A patient monitor is the quiet workhorse of any clinical space — the screen that keeps an eye on heart rhythm, oxygen and blood pressure while the team gets on with care. New multi-parameter monitors are expensive; used ones are one of the best-value buys in the whole medical catalogue, often landing for less than a tenth of new.

Here is how to choose a used patient monitor in 2026, and what real units cost right now.

Bedside or portable? Start here

A bedside multi-parameter monitor gives you the full picture — ECG, SpO2, non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), temperature, often with a printer — ideal for wards, recovery and theatres. A compact / portable monitor covers the vital signs that matter for spot checks, GP surgeries, transport and vet use, in a lighter, cheaper package. Match the machine to the room and you will not overpay.

Used patient monitors in stock right now

All of these live in our used patient monitors collection — tap a photo to open the listing.

Used Mindray Datascope Trio patient monitor with ECG, SpO2, NIBP and printer
Mindray Datascope Trio — £350. Full bedside monitoring (ECG, SpO2, NIBP) with a built-in printer.
Used GE Solar 8000i complete patient monitoring system
GE Solar 8000i (complete system) — £1,200. A high-end ICU-grade multi-parameter platform for serious monitoring.
Used Philips M3046A M3 portable patient monitor
Philips M3046A (M3) — £95. Compact and portable — ideal for wards, recovery, transport or veterinary use.

What the numbers actually mean

When you compare monitors, look past the screen size. The value is in the enabled parameters (is ECG active? SpO2? NIBP?), the accessories (leads, SpO2 sensor, the correctly-sized NIBP cuff), and the condition. A cheap monitor missing its leads and cuff is not a bargain once you have sourced the extras.

What to check before you buy

Confirm the parameters you need are enabled and working, that leads and cuffs are included, and that the unit has been tested. As with all used medical equipment, it is the buyer's responsibility to decontaminate, service and test before clinical use.

Need help picking the right monitor?

Browse the used patient monitors collection, message us on WhatsApp at +44 7392369111, or use our contact page. Tell us the room and the parameters you need, and we will match you to a unit.

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