Urology is a department where used equipment goes a long way. The core diagnostic kit — bladder scanners and flow meters — is simple, robust and barely changes between generations, while the theatre equipment is expensive enough new that the used market is the only realistic route for most private clinics.
Bladder scanners
A portable ultrasound device that measures post-void residual volume without catheterisation. Used constantly in urology, care of the elderly, continence services and care homes — every avoided catheterisation is an avoided infection risk.
What to check when buying used:
- Battery condition. These are handheld and battery-dependent. Cells degrade; replacements are often available but confirm before you buy.
- Probe condition. Cracks in the housing or a damaged lens face are terminal for accuracy.
- Calibration. Volume accuracy drifts. A phantom test is the proper check.
- Charging dock and case. Frequently separated from the unit during decommissioning.
We regularly hold bladder scanners in stock — see the urology collection and our ultrasound and bladder scanner guide.
Uroflowmetry systems
Measures urine flow rate over time to assess obstruction and voiding dysfunction. A complete system needs the flowmeter, the collection bowl or funnel, the stand and the software — buying a partial system is a common and frustrating mistake.
In stock: Albyn Medical SmartFlow uroflowmetry system, complete kit with bowl — £750.
The word to look for is complete. A flowmeter head on its own is worth a fraction of a working system.
Flexible ureterorenoscopes
Single-use scopes have changed this market considerably. They remove reprocessing burden and the risk of cross-contamination, at the cost of a per-case consumable.
In stock: Innovex Anqing 7.5Fr flexible ureterorenoscope, single use, pack of 6 — £350.
Check sterile packaging integrity and expiry dating on any single-use stock before purchase. We state both.
GreenLight and surgical lasers
Photoselective vaporisation of the prostate for BPH. Expensive equipment new; the used market is where most private and overseas buyers source it.
In stock: AMS GreenLight XPS laser system v2.04 with dual footswitch and manual — £2,000.
What to check: fibre availability and cost (the consumable is the real running cost), software version, whether the footswitch and manual are included, and what service history exists. Laser systems need specialist installation and safety sign-off — budget for it.
What you should expect to pay
- Portable bladder scanner: £600–£2,500 depending on age and probe
- Complete uroflowmetry system: £500–£1,200
- Single-use scopes: priced per pack
- Surgical laser platform: £2,000–£15,000 depending on model and hours
Buying for a trust, private hospital or export
We supply NHS trusts, private hospitals and overseas buyers. Purchase orders accepted, quotes and pro-forma invoices on request, VAT invoice with every order. For laser platforms and anything large, shipping is quoted separately once we know the destination — see our guide for overseas buyers.