I request details of any defective, unused, or written-off medical equipment purchased over the
last five years, including:
- The total value of medical equipment that was found to be defective or unfit for use.
NHS Shetland have a ten year rolling equipment replacement program. Any defective
equipment during its life cycle will be repaired and returned to use.
- A list of the defective or unused equipment, including:
See above.
The type of equipment
The supplier/manufacturer
The cost
The reason it was not used or found defective
- Any costs associated with storage, maintenance, or disposal of this equipment.
Any piece of medical equipment that has reached 10 years old and scheduled to be replaced
is sent to auction.
Auction costs incurred over last 5 years: £6120.00
