Cath Lab Removal
Per the American Heart Association, U.S. cardiac catheterization tops 1 million procedures a year. That puts the cath lab among the highest-volume rooms in any cardiovascular service line. Taking one out of service is its own project. Retirement, replacement, relocation: the reasons differ, the work doesn't. The C-arm comes down first, followed by the generator, detectors, and patient table. None of it can damage the room on the way out. Prizmed Imaging treats cath lab removal as a project, not a teardown.
Why Cath Lab Removal Requires Specialized Expertise
A cath lab is not one machine. That room contains imaging gear, computing hardware, high-voltage power, and patient-handling equipment, much of it bolted into ceiling and floor mounts. Pulling it apart isn't one job. Radiation safety runs alongside power lockout, with rigging crews working the same hours. A chain of custody covers anything headed to resale. Generalist movers can't run this work safely; manufacturer-trained engineers can.
Prizmed Imaging has been FDA-registered and active in medical imaging equipment since the late 1990s. CT and MRI teams lead our cath lab de-installations, working from the same approach laid out in our project management process detailed in our CT de-installation guide. Angiography adds high-voltage discipline. The rest of the approach (survey the site, protect the route, document every component, hand the room back clean) carries straight over from our CT work.
The Cath Lab Removal Process, Step by Step
Site Survey and Project Planning
Before tools arrive on site, our engineers walk the room with drawings in hand and confirm system specs. We're looking at:
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The C-arm stand and its ceiling mount
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Generator type and power distribution
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Patient table and positioning components
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Monitors, suspensions, and other control-room gear
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Anything in the path out: hallway widths, doorway heights, elevator capacity, floor load ratings
If walls, ceiling tiles, or doorways need to come out and go back up, we scope that work into the timeline. We use the same checklists from our broader imaging equipment site planning process, with extra attention on cath lab jobs to radiation containment and high-voltage isolation.
Power Isolation and Radiation Safety Sign-Off
Removal day starts with a lockout. The team locks the power distribution cabinet and confirms zero voltage at the disconnect. Radiation safety officers then verify the X-ray tube is cold, contrast lines are drained, and crews can work in standard PPE. There's no shortcut on this. Skipping it puts technicians at risk and voids the chain of custody on anything we plan to resell.
Disassembly of the C-Arm and Table
The team separates and crates the C-arm, detector, tube, and patient table. Mylar paneling protects floors along the route out. Cables get coiled and tagged. Ceiling-mounted stands need rigging gear, which we bring on the truck. Everything ships crated to the manufacturer's specs so the next site can install without re-engineering.
Transport, Documentation, and Site Restoration
Once the system leaves, the team restores any walls, doorways, or ceiling sections that had to be opened. Inspection photos document the final room condition. The team files asset paperwork, decommissioning records, and trade-in valuations and shares them with the client.
Backed by Inventory: Philips Allura Xper FD20-C Parts in Stock
Prizmed Imaging carries a working inventory of Philips Allura Xper FD20-C parts, one of the most widely deployed flat-detector cath lab systems in cardiology. Facilities de-installing an FD20-C, an FD20, or an FD10 often find that the residual value of their system is higher than expected, because demand for replacement components and refurbished assemblies remains strong. Hospitals planning a like-for-like replacement can source parts directly from our refurbished components and parts catalog, reducing downtime during transition.
That inventory gives Prizmed two advantages over other vendors: faster trade-in valuations and reliable parts support for refurbished FD20-C buyers.
Pairing Removal With Trade-In or Replacement
Our trade-in program for cardiovascular and imaging equipment credits the value of your de-installed system against a refurbished replacement. The crew that pulls the old system can also install the new one and handle calibration, training, and site planning. Long-term support runs through tiered service plans covering parts, labor, and preventive maintenance. One vendor handles the whole project, with no finger-pointing later.
Cath Lab Systems We Remove and Refurbish
Prizmed Imaging works with cath labs from every major manufacturer. FD20-C parts are our deepest stock, but the team services the rest of the Allura line, plus competing systems from Siemens, GE, Toshiba, and Canon.
Common systems we handle:
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Philips Allura Xper FD10/FD20/FD20-C, monoplane and biplane
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Philips Azurion (3 or 7)
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Siemens Artis: zee, Q, and Zeego
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GE Innova IGS 520, 530, and 540
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Toshiba/Canon Infinix
A Zeego floor-mounted stand rigs differently than a ceiling-hung C-arm. An Allura's Velara generator needs different service tooling than an Innova. Our engineers know the differences, which is why projects stay on schedule and resale value stays where it should. Hospital systems running multi-site upgrades often hand all of it to one team: removal, parts inventory, trade-in valuations, and replacement install. Fewer vendors mean less handoff drag.
Why Facilities Choose Prizmed Imaging for Cath Lab Removal
Cath lab removals happen in working hospitals, often between shifts and around patient care that can't pause. The partner you want has factory-trained engineers and a deep parts inventory. Discipline matters too: schedules slip when people improvise. Prizmed brings all three. Our completed installation and de-installation projects show our team's range across CT, MRI, and angiography. You can view our full background and credentials on our about page.
For a quote on cath lab removal, an Allura Xper FD20-C trade-in valuation, or a turnkey replacement project, contact our team or call 440-414-7539. Most quotes go out within days. The parts inventory keeps things moving once the project is locked in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does cath lab removal take?
Plan on 2 to 5 days of on-site work, with 1 to 2 weeks of site survey and pre-planning ahead of that.
How much is a used Philips Allura Xper FD20-C worth?
Trade-in value depends on system age, generator type, and detector condition, but Allura Xper systems retain strong residual value because of continued demand for parts and refurbished assemblies. Prizmed provides written valuations within days of a site survey.
Can a cath lab be moved to a new site?
Usually yes. After the system comes out, it goes through component-level inspection and refurbishment, then ships to the new site for reinstall. Allura, Artis, and Innova platforms almost always qualify.
Does cath lab removal require facility modifications?
Often yes. Doorways, nursing stations, or sections of the ceiling may need to come out and be rebuilt to move the C-arm and generator. This work gets scoped into the project timeline ahead of the removal date.
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