Table 1 Approximate prices (US$) for thirteen selected medical devices
Device | Example | Reported price | Approx. price (US$) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MRI Scanner |  | GBP 895,000 | 1,460,000 | National Audit Office. Managing High Value Capital Equipment in the NHS in England. HC 822 Session 2010–2011. London: The Stationery Office. 2011* |
Regulators for Oxygen Cylinders | Â | KES 18,000 | 200 | WHO Medical Equipment List for Typical District Hospital, Kenya, 2010** |
Colonoscope |  |  | 25,000 | WHO Core Medical Equipment, 2011†|
Hysteroscope | 4 mm rigid hysteroscope Olympus Key Med | GBP 2,460 | 4,020 | Marsh F, Kremer C, Duffy S. BJOG. 2004; 111: 243–8. |
Fetal Cardiotocograph |  | EUR 14,900 | 19,120 | Heintz E, Brodtkorb T, Nelson N, Levin L. BJOG. 2008;115:1676–87. |
Bronchoscope |  |  | 3,560 | WHO Core Medical Equipment, 2011†|
Pulse Oximeter for Operating Theatres | Lifebox |  | 250 | Lifebox‡ |
Weighing Machine (adult) | Â | KES 9,800 | 110 | WHO Medical Equipment List for Typical District Hospital, Kenya, 2010** |
Corner Cabinet | Instrument cabinet | KES 50,000 | 560 | WHO Medical Equipment List for Typical District Hospital, Kenya, 2010** |
Ultrasound Machine |  |  | 25,000 | WHO Core Medical Equipment, 2011†|
Blood Pressure Machine | Sphygmomanometer including cuff | EU 12.40 | 16 | Action Medeor Price List 2014§ |
Microscope | ZEISS binocular with 4 objectives, 220 V | EUR 1338.6 | 1,720 | Action Medeor Price List 2014§ |
Gynecological Examination Table | Â | KES 70,000 | 780 | WHO Medical Equipment List for Typical District Hospital, Kenya, 2010** |