Wheelchair

Why Quality and Compliance Should Be Your Top Priority When Choosing Wheelchair Suppliers

By kelingmedical

If you’re trying to pick out a wheelchair dealer, you’re tempted to look at the price and time to delivery. But the most critical things are the quality of the product and compliance. You are an MRO and you have a legal duty to make sure that the wheelchairs you sell are safe, durable and conforming to regulations. We will see in this post why quality and compliance must be the number one criteria when it comes to choosing wheelchair manufacturers.

Why Wheelchairs Matter So Much About The Quality?
When it comes to wheelchair products, quality matters, particularly for healthcare institutions and individuals with mobility issues. : Good wheelchairs will make sure that you have the comfort, security and safety, and will not have accidents or discomfort. If the wheelchairs are made of high-quality materials, sturdy frame, comfortable seat, they’ll last longer and need less maintenance — saving your customers time and money.

Also, quality items also build trust in your brand and make you a known distributor. If you’re selling solid products and they’re good quality, then your customers will think of your business as top-notch and that’s key for lasting relationships.

In-Accordance with Industry Standards and Regulations.
A wheelchair is a medical instrument, so it has strict safety and regulatory requirements. The FDA (in the United States) and CE (in Europe) are regulatory agencies that set standards for medical equipment safety and function in most countries.

With suppliers, you want to make sure that what they’re selling fits these standards. It’s not only good for your customers, but also lessens the risks your company may face under the law. Failure to comply with a product could mean a fine, a lawsuit or a recall – none of which any distributor wants to endure.

Check your suppliers for certificates of safety compliance. This will give you security and safeguard your market name.

What Quality and Compliance Do to Your Bottom Line?
It is cheaper for your business to spend the money to choose suppliers who value quality and compliance. Good quality wheelchairs don’t have to be returned because of problems, and it saves on customer service and replacement costs. While a bad product will get more returns, repairs, and warranties which can hurt your profit.

Also, having complied and trusted products helps you gain a better reputation in the medical equipment industry. Clients will know that they can buy from you knowing that they’re buying safe and effective products.

What is the Process of Assessing Supplier Quality and Compliance?
If you’re researching wheelchair vendors, verify if they’re ISO (International Organization for Standardization) or FDA certified so you can be assured their products are of the highest quality and conformant. Also you can request test reports or 3rd-party quality audits to make sure their product meets the standards.

Check customer reviews and product reviews for an idea of the reputation of the supplier with regards to quality. Suppliers that have a track record of manufacturing safe and good wheelchairs are likely to keep manufacturing good wheelchairs.

Conclusion
Be careful about product quality and industry compliance in order to make your medical equipment business thrive. It makes sure your customers have secure, dependable, durable wheelchairs and makes you look like a trusted reseller. Are you ready to align with suppliers who value quality and compliance? Call us now to talk to see how we can be of service to you.