At a glance: C-Arm services in Texas
- Repair: diagnosis, quality parts, calibration and a written service report.
- Buy: new or reconditioned units. Reconditioned equipment carries a 90-day warranty.
- Rent: short or long terms, including backup units during repairs.
- Response: on-site visits scheduled in advance, under 8 business hours, Monday through Friday.
The Siemens Cios Select is a mobile C-arm for 2D intraoperative imaging, used in orthopedic and trauma surgery, spine procedures and vascular work. Texas surgery centers, hospitals and orthopedic practices look for it because it is compact and simple to operate, and it is available with either an image intensifier or a flat detector. Mr. Biomed Tech Services offers refurbished C-arms for sale, C-arm rentals through our medical equipment rental service, and service and support for Cios Select systems across Texas.
Cios Select Key Specifications
From the Siemens Healthineers Cios Select product page:
| Specification | Flat detector (FD) | Image intensifier (II) |
|---|---|---|
| Field of view | 21 cm (8.3 in) | 23 cm (9 in) |
| Generator power | 2.3 kW | 2.5 kW |
| Free space (with grid) | 81 cm (31.9 in) | 78 cm (30.7 in) |
| Orbital movement | 130° (−40° to +90°) | 130° (−40° to +90°) |
Features Worth Knowing
- Smart-touch user interface with a large preview image.
- CARE technology for dose application.
- Retina FD technology on the flat-detector version.
- Green laser for positioning.
- Wireless, waterproof footswitch and Target Pointer for K-wire navigation (options).
- Essential vascular software and DICOM connectivity.
Options vary from system to system, so check which are installed on any unit you buy or rent.
Image Intensifier or Flat Detector?
| Image intensifier | Flat detector | |
|---|---|---|
| Image | Round field, can show edge distortion | Square field, uniform image |
| Field of view | 23 cm | 21 cm |
| Budget | Usually lower | Usually higher |
| Good fit | Orthopedic and trauma cases on a budget | Spine and vascular work, image quality priority |
Buying a Refurbished Cios Select: What to Check
- Detector type, field of view and image quality.
- Tube and generator history from the error log.
- Installed options: vascular software, laser, footswitch type, Target Pointer.
- Arm movement, brakes and casters.
- DICOM export to your PACS.
- Electrical safety and radiation safety records, and a written warranty (ours is 90 days on reconditioned equipment).
Service and Support in Texas
We provide preventive maintenance, repairs and safety checks for Cios Select systems; see C-arm repair, sales and rental in Texas. Across Dallas–Fort Worth we can usually be on-site the scheduled; elsewhere, service requests receive a response in under 8 business hours, Monday through Friday, with visits scheduled in advance. Yearly checks are part of our medical equipment inspection service. Texas facilities register C-arms with DSHS; see the DSHS X-ray FAQ.
C-Arm Options in Texas: Buy, Rent or Repair
| Option | Good fit when | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Repair | Your c-arm has a fixable fault | Diagnosis, quality parts, testing and a service report |
| Buy reconditioned | You need a dependable unit for daily use | Inspected equipment with a 90-day warranty |
| Rent | You need cover for a short project or during a repair | Delivered, tested unit for the rental term |
Not sure which option fits? Our team looks at the age of the device, the repair cost and how often you use it, then gives you a clear recommendation. Many Texas facilities repair first and keep a rental on hand so patient care never stops.
Signs Your C-Arm Needs Service
- Error codes or alarms that keep coming back
- Readings or images that look different from before
- Unusual noise, heat or slow movement
- Damaged cables, buttons or housing
- An overdue preventive maintenance or safety test
We serve Texas with on-site service, with visits scheduled in advance, and a response in under 8 business hours, Monday through Friday.
Need more than one service? Explore our medical equipment repair options, all handled by one local team.
Siemens Cios Select: FAQs
What is the Cios Select used for?
2D intraoperative imaging in orthopedics and trauma, spine and vascular procedures.
Does it come with a flat detector?
It is available with either a flat detector (21 cm) or an image intensifier (23 cm).
Can we rent a Cios Select?
Ask about availability; we can also suggest comparable C-arms.
What happens to our old C-arm when we buy one?
It can be resold or recycled with records for your DSHS file through our medical equipment disposition service.
Mr. Biomed Tech Services is an independent provider and is not affiliated with, licensed by or endorsed by Siemens Healthineers. Product and model names are used only to describe the equipment.
To buy, rent or service a Siemens Cios Select in Texas, call (469) 767-8853 or request a quote.
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