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ance without having to replace the whole unit.
Lastly, not enough can be said about the importance of a responsive rep and
reliable service in the purchase of power tools. Surgeons have enough things to
worry about during surgery without wondering whether they'll be able to get the
tools they depend on serviced in a timely fashion if issues should arise. Ask
administrators you know at other facilities about a company's quality of service,
don't pinch pennies on service contracts and be sure to find out how quickly a
company can loan you replacements when primary tools are sent out for repair.
OSM
Dr. Fehring (keith.fehring@orthocarolina.com)
is an orthopedic surgeon at OrthoCarolina's Hip
& Knee Center in Charlotte, N.C.