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Company History


Foremost Equipment Owners:


Mark Ragus, and Steve Buchman


Foremost Equipment


320 N. Washington St.


Rochester, NY 14625



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Foremost Medical Equipment, inc. provides new and expertly refurbished devices to the medical community since 1998. Since 2007, the company has grown over 200% along with additional expasion to our warehouse and has fulfilled tens of thousands of orders with unparalleled customer satisfaction.

Owner Mark Ragus took over the company in 2002. With a background in engineering, his experience drives Foremost's philosophy of certifying all refurbished equipment we sell performs as good as new. It also drives a pragmatic goal: the equipment we sell is really the equipment you need. We won't try to oversell you on features you don't want. We won't offer a price on a stripped-down refurbished item and then charge you for every cable and connector; our AEDs, EKG's, and monitors come patient-ready!

We know the equipment, and many of us have used it in the field. Our sales and biotech staff includes or has previously included: Volunteer EMTs and firefighters, a hospital department administrator, a Navy medic, and an ER doctor, and our staff has an average of six years experience in the medical equipment industry. We can answer questions few other dealers can.

Foremost also offers a 5 Day "Right of Refusal" on almost all refurbished units. If within 5 days you find you don't like the device, for any reason, we will work with you to make it right, or you can return it for a full refund. After the initial inspection period, we still guarantee refurbished medical equipment we sell against defects.*

* Term of refurbished warranty varies depending on make and model. Does not include the limited items we sell clearly marked "As-Is." New items are covered by manufacturers' warranties and special order items may incur a restocking fee. Single-use/disposable items are non-refundable; sorry, but, "ewww."

  Foremost is an authorized distributor of:

Aaron Bovie
Aaron Bovie
ActiveCare
ActiveCare
Acuson
Acuson
ADC
ADC
Aeda Healthcare
Aeda Healthcare
Airon
Airon
Akro-Mils
Akro-Mils
Allied Healthcare
Allied Healthcare
AMC (Generic/OEM)
AMC (Generic/OEM)
American 3B Scientific
American 3B Scientific
Americo
Americo
Arkray
Arkray
ATL
ATL
Bayer
Bayer
BCI
BCI
BCI / Smiths Medical
BCI / Smiths Medical
Bio-Protech
Bio-Protech
Bionet
Bionet
Biosound
Biosound
Brewer
Brewer
Burton Medical
Burton Medical
Chattanooga
Chattanooga
ChoiceMMed
ChoiceMMed
Clinton Industries
Clinton Industries
CPR Life Mask
CPR Life Mask
Criticare
Criticare
CryoProbe
CryoProbe
CryoSurgery
CryoSurgery
Datascope
Datascope
Datex-Ohmeda
Datex-Ohmeda
Defibtech
Defibtech
Detecto
Detecto
DeVilbiss
DeVilbiss
Edan Instruments
Edan Instruments
En-Pro
En-Pro
Genzyme Diagnostics
Genzyme Diagnostics
Germaine Laboratories
Germaine Laboratories
Gomco
Gomco
Hamilton Bell
Hamilton Bell
Health o meter
Health o meter
HeartSine
HeartSine
Huntleigh
Huntleigh
Impact
Impact
Inverness Medical
Inverness Medical
Laerdal
Laerdal
Leading Edge
Leading Edge
LW Scientific
LW Scientific
Mada Medical
Mada Medical
MAICO
MAICO
Masimo
Masimo
Maxant
Maxant
Mediaid
Mediaid
MediPurpose
MediPurpose
Medison
Medison
Medtronic/Physio Control
Medtronic/Physio Control
Metrex
Metrex
Midmark/Ritter
Midmark/Ritter
ndd
ndd
Newman Medical
Newman Medical
Nikomed
Nikomed
Orasure Technologies
Orasure Technologies
Philips
Philips
Physio Control
Physio Control
Schiller
Schiller
SDI Diagnostics
SDI Diagnostics
Seiler
Seiler
Smiths Medical
Smiths Medical
SPO Medical
SPO Medical
SPSMedical
SPSMedical
Summit Doppler
Summit Doppler
Trimline
Trimline
Tuttnauer
Tuttnauer
Unico
Unico
Venni
Venni
Vulcon Technologies
Vulcon Technologies
Wallach
Wallach
Welch Allyn
Welch Allyn
Zoll
Zoll

Testimonials

  Great Prices + Trade-in to Save More:

From City of Grand Island - Council Session Agenda Memo (5/11/10)

"...The Fire Department advertised for bids for cardiac monitors. The City of Grand Island received six bids [...] with prices ranging from $10,775.00 to $23,558.30 for one unit [...] Foremost Equipment of Rochester, New York was the lowest responsive bidder. [...] Foremost also offered $1,000 trade in value for each of the three cardiac monitors currently owned by GIFD. These three monitors will become surplus following this purchase, so trading them in is appropriate to lessen the overall cost."


  Refurbished: Great Warranty, Great Price and In Stock:

From the Arundel, ME Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes (9/8/2008)

"Jason Nadeau, AFR Chief explained to the Board that he had been working with Foremost Equipment regarding a refurbished heart monitor. It has the same 2 year warranty that a new monitor would have but at a significantly lower cost. It generally takes several months waiting for an available model, but Jason was contacted and informed that a monitor was being shipped on Friday."


  Responsive Service:

From the Minutes of Goose Creek, SC City Council Meeting (7/8/2008)

"Chief Chapman briefed City Council on the purchase of one (1) 12 Lead Life-Pak Defibrillator. Chief Chapman stated the City received quotes on factory refurbished units and stated the most responsible bidder was Foremost Equipment from Rochester, New York... He stated he and his staff has spoken with several EMS agencies that have purchased factory refurbished units and they have had good success with them.

...Councilmember Tekac made a motion to approve the purchase of one (1) 12 Lead Life-Pak Defibrillator from Foremost Equipment, as stated by Chief Chapman. Councilmember Phillips seconded the motion. Mayor Heitzler called for the vote. All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried."



  Get More For Your Trade-In:

From the Lackawanna, NY City Council Meeting Minutes (1/5/2009)

"The Fire Chief has received two offers to purchase our used defibrillators. Both are companies that refurbish used medical equipment and resell it. The first quote was for $800.00 through XXXX XXXXX Medical Equipment. The second quote was for $4,000.00 through Foremost Equipment. The Fire Chief has been unable to get any more quotes and feels that the former quote is the highest we would receive. I ask your permission to sell our two used defibrillators to Foremost Equipment for $4,000.00 and request that the proceeds be returned to the fire department. (Carried 5 - 0)"



From Wakulla County, Florida Board of County Commissioners - Agenda Request (11/15/10)

[Our current] monitors are over ten years old and none include an internal thermometer component to allow monitoring of core temperature [...and] do not have the needed carboxyhemoglobin component which allows measurement of Carbon Monoxide in the system[...] Though the grant was only anticipated to fund 4 monitor/defibrillators, with the trade-in of the 5 monitors being replaced, the County will be able to fund a fifth new monitor for only an additional $2,665.33[...]

There are several reasons that disposal of these monitors should be by sale to Foremost Equipment. First, as medical equipment, the old monitors may only be sold to a licensed provider authorized to use or re-sell the equipment pursuant to law or a doctor’s order, not to the general public. Second, in researching options for the sale and purchase of monitors, Foremost Equipment offered to purchase the monitors for $5,500 per monitor. The next best offer came from the seller of the new monitors for $3,500 per monitor.


  eBay Feedback:

Wow, great product. Works well. They have a PhD in packing, also.


one of the best medical dealers on eBay-highly recommend-shop here first-A++++++


Perfect, just perfect in every detail. Without a doubt, recommended. AAA+++ !!!!


Got it today. THANKS, saved the fire dept. $1500.00


Great purchase and service. These guys were responsive and professional.


Very professional transaction. EKG works perfectly. Expert packing and shipping.


Perfect, just perfect in every detail. Without a doubt, recommended. AAA+++ !!!!


Excellent seller ! Excelent communication! I recomend.


very good. lo recomiendo ampliamente


Great transaction, very nice product!


Great seller! Great communication. A real pleasure. Highly recommended. AAA+++


Great communication & prompt shipping + cables worked great. A++ seller


Promptly shipped, as described, no problems


Superior packaging, Fast Shipping, A+++++++++


The BEST people to work with! I will definitely use again & recommend


Excellent communication and speedy shipment! Item in great condition.


very,very,very fast shipment,good product A+++++


items arrived As described. thanks well packaged


Very nice unit for the price with a great warranty. A++++, Thanks.


Received Item as described. Brand new. Thanks for being an excellent seller.


Fast service with a great item in perfect condition! Thank you!!!


EXACTLY as described! FAST shipping! EXCELLENT seller! THANKS!!!


Terms and Conditions

New Equipment Returns

Foremost Medical Equipment is dedicated to your satisfaction. Every effort is made to pack and ship your order accurately and safely. We strongly suggest you inspect your packages immediately upon delivery. If we make an error with your order, or you receive defective or damaged products, please have the driver make the proper notations before signing for the package and call us at 1-866-463-3522 to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization Number. Credit will be given for incorrectly shipped, damaged or defective products within 15 days of invoice. In the event of customer error, products must be returned unopened and in salable condition and a restocking and handling charge up to 20% and shipping costs will be assessed.

Items with return restrictions or not returnable

  • Special/customized orders,
  • Opened or defaced items.
  • Disposable items.
  • Products with expiration dates.

All new equipment is covered under the manufacturers warranty for defects. Returns are to be processed through Foremost Equipment. Do not contact the manufacturer directly to initiate a return.

Refurbished Equipment Returns

All units refurbished by Foremost Medical Equipment come with a five day right of refusal; If within five days you do not like the refurbished unit for any reason, you may return it.

Unless otherwise noted, the warranty periods of refurbished equipment are:

  • 90 Day Warranty
    • IV and Syringe Pumps
  • Six Month Warranty
    • Patient Monitors
    • Fetal Monitors
    • Vital Signs Monitors
    • Pulse Oximeters
    • Zoll Defibrillators
  • One Year Warranty
    • All other Defibrillators
  • Five Year Warranty
    • AEDs

Buyer is to be soley responsible for the installation and operation of products covered in this policy, including without limitation the obtaining of all permits, licences, or certificates required for the installation or use of such products.

Before you return any equipment for any reason, please call us at 1-866-463-3522 to make shipment arrangements.


Privacy Policy

We will only use your personal information in the way we specified when it was collected. We will not subsequently change the way your personal information is used without your consent. Some of the ways we may use your personal information include:

  • To provide the ability to create personal profile areas and view protected content.
  • To provide the ability to contact you, and provide you with shipping and billing information.
  • To provide customer feedback and support.
  • To conduct questionnaires and surveys in order to provide better products and services to our customers and end users. Your completion of any questionnaires is voluntary.
  • To support recruitment enquiries.
  • To allow you to forward information to another individual such as a friend or co-worker. Foremost does not store the personal information of the third party. We collect the information for the sole purpose of sending a one-time email. If you choose to use our referral service to inform a colleague or friend, we will only ask for a contact name and email address.
  • To meet contract obligations.

For additional security purposes, this site does not retain or store any payment information and uses 128-bit SSL encryption for transactions.


Shipping and Tax

NY state orders are subject to sales tax. Shipping charges on this website are for US via ground shipping; For shipping to countries outside the US, you will be contacted for the additional charge.


Website Terms of Use

You agree that you will not: (i) transmit via or through the Site any information, data, text, files, links, software, chat, communication or other materials that is or which Foremost Equipment considers to be unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, racially or ethnically hateful or otherwise objectionable; (ii) attempt to transmit any "virus", "trojan horse" or other software destruction or disruption device; (iii) intentionally or unintentionally violate any applicable local, state, national or international law, including but not limited to, any regulations having the force of law while using or accessing the Site or in connection with your use of the Site, in any manner; and (iv) invade the privacy or violate any personal or proprietary right (including intellectual property rights) of any person or entity.


Product Information

Prices shown on the Site apply to products and services on the Site. Price and availability are subject to change without notice.

We attempt to display all products shown on the Site in an accurate manner; any errors, especially in price or quantity listed, are very rare and completely unintentional, will be corrected upon discovery, and if affects the value of the order, you will be contacted immediately regarding the difference. However, because of the technical differences in the equipment, we cannot be responsible for photographic differences in size, shape and color of the products.

The receipt of an email order confirmation is simply a recognition that we have received your requested order, and does not constitute an offer to sell. We reserve the right to limit the quantity of any item sold, or prohibit a sale altogether, including but not limited to prohibiting sales to resellers.


Technical Advice

Any technical advice offered or given in connection with the use of any products is an accommodation to the buyer without charge, and Foremost Medical Equipment shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the content or use of such advice.

Current Openings:

There are no positions available at this time.

Foremost Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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