Some times there may be a Model name or number which is very general (AMX-4 portable x-ray unit), then the true Model number (46-XXXXXXGx or up to the 2xxxxxx series units) that can tell you when it was made and what hardware and software is inside. Some manufacturers use what is called a "Ref" or "Assembly" number which can tell them the hardware and software inside. GE Healthcare (Medical Systems) was able to track all systems made by the Model and Serial number which told them where it was, ownership, hardware, software and what "FMI's" (software and hardware upgrades/updates) had been performed on it, if there was a FDA recall on the unit. They can also find out if the manufacturer has put that system on an EOL (End of Life) list where it will no longer be supported with parts and or service, tech info support.
It's also important because you can find out if the device is on the manufacturers blacklist. When a manufacturer blacklists a device, it is generally due to the device having been involved in some act of nature such as a flood. Once on a blacklist, the OEM divests itself of the device and will no longer provide service to that device.
MICHAEL BATTEN
SERIAL NUMBERS
June 09, 2011 11:52
Hello all, when selling my goods, some buyers ask for the serial number of the unit.
why is this does it give them sone idea of the age of the equipment, or some idea of if the unit is genuine
Michael.
thanks for your time in advance.
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Staate Hayward
Re: SERIAL NUMBERS
June 10, 2011 12:19
Some times there may be a Model name or number which is very general (AMX-4 portable x-ray unit), then the true Model number (46-XXXXXXGx or up to the 2xxxxxx series units) that can tell you when it was made and what hardware and software is inside. Some manufacturers use what is called a "Ref" or "Assembly" number which can tell them the hardware and software inside. GE Healthcare (Medical Systems) was able to track all systems made by the Model and Serial number which told them where it was, ownership, hardware, software and what "FMI's" (software and hardware upgrades/updates) had been performed on it, if there was a FDA recall on the unit. They can also find out if the manufacturer has put that system on an EOL (End of Life) list where it will no longer be supported with parts and or service, tech info support.
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Elliot Marcus
Re: SERIAL NUMBERS
June 14, 2011 12:27
It's also important because you can find out if the device is on the manufacturers blacklist. When a manufacturer blacklists a device, it is generally due to the device having been involved in some act of nature such as a flood. Once on a blacklist, the OEM divests itself of the device and will no longer provide service to that device.
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