The Hitachi Oasis holds a distinctive position in the open MRI market: a 1.2T permanent magnet system in a genuinely open vertical-field configuration, delivering field strength that is meaningfully higher than the 0.35T and 0.5T open systems that dominated the category for years. That higher field strength produces image quality that is clinically useful for a range of diagnostic applications, not just the patient-comfort cases that lower-field open systems were primarily deployed to address. For practices whose patient population includes a substantial proportion of claustrophobic, bariatric, or large-framed patients, the Oasis has served as the answer to a real clinical access problem at a field strength that supports genuine diagnostic utility.
Financing an Oasis today means engaging the used and refurbished market, as the system is no longer in current production. The Hitachi MRI platform history includes several open configurations, and the Oasis represents the strongest-field open system Hitachi produced. The siting implications, financing mechanics, and documentation requirements for a used Oasis acquisition are worth understanding before you commit to a transaction structure.
Hitachi Oasis 1.2T: Technical Profile and Siting
The Oasis operates at 1.2T using a permanent magnet design, which means no liquid helium, no quench vent infrastructure, and no ongoing cryogen costs. These siting simplifications are meaningful for facilities in older medical buildings or leased spaces where penetrating the building envelope for a quench vent is problematic or cost-prohibitive. The absence of cryogen also eliminates one of the recurring operational uncertainties that owners of conventional superconducting systems manage.
The permanent magnet design does carry one infrastructure requirement that differs from conventional closed-bore systems: the magnet is very heavy, and floor load capacity must be confirmed before installation planning is complete. The siting engineer's load assessment should be in hand before finalizing a purchase, because floor reinforcement, if needed, is a real cost contributor to the project.
For orthopedic clinics and open MRI practices focused on MSK imaging, the Oasis at 1.2T delivers diagnostic-grade image quality for knee, shoulder, hip, and spine protocols in the open configuration. The image quality is not equivalent to a 1.5T or 3T closed-bore system for complex sequences, but for the routine diagnostic MSK and neurological work that makes up the majority of an outpatient imaging schedule, the Oasis has proven clinically adequate for many practices over a long service life.
Financing a Used Hitachi Oasis
All Hitachi Oasis transactions involve the secondary market. Used and refurbished Oasis units appear regularly through equipment dealers, hospital liquidations, and imaging center closures. The price range varies significantly based on age, condition, coil inventory, and whether a service agreement is available. A well-maintained Oasis with a complete coil set and a viable service contract represents a different asset from an unserviced unit offered without a service plan.
Our used equipment financing program covers Hitachi open MRI systems. Term lengths for older used systems typically run 36 to 48 months, reflecting the asset age and the shorter expected remaining operating life. The total financed amount at these price points often falls below the application-only threshold, making the transaction simpler to process for buyers who qualify on their business profile alone.
For buyers considering a private-party purchase from a hospital or practice liquidation, the additional diligence steps, service history documentation, current equipment condition assessment, and confirmation of coil inventory, are worth the time investment before committing to a transaction. We work through that diligence process alongside the financing when buyers bring us early in the decision cycle.
The Right Practice for a Hitachi Oasis Acquisition
An Oasis acquisition today is a value-driven decision. The buyer recognizes that the patient population they serve genuinely benefits from open-bore imaging, the practice's capital position favors a used system at a fraction of new-system cost, and the revenue projection supports the debt service on a modest financed amount. Common fits:
- Orthopedic and chiropractic practices adding in-house imaging capability without a flagship investment
- Outpatient centers in underserved markets where the absence of any local open MRI creates a patient access gap
- Practices specifically serving bariatric patient populations where closed-bore access is a genuine barrier
- Startup imaging centers building a patient-friendly open-MRI brand in a market without good open-bore options
- Sports medicine clinics handling a patient mix that includes anxious patients who have had closed-bore failure experiences elsewhere
Buyers working through credit challenges can access our B/C credit program, though the combination of imperfect credit and older used equipment requires a stronger underlying business case than either factor alone would demand.
What to Budget for a Used Oasis Project
A used Hitachi Oasis acquisition budget should account for the scanner purchase, floor load assessment and any reinforcement required, RF shielding, and initial coil inspection and any needed coil repair or replacement. Service contracts are worth seeking from Canon Medical (which absorbed the Hitachi Medical imaging service organization), independent service organizations specializing in Hitachi systems, or qualified third-party biomedical engineering firms. The ongoing service cost belongs in the financial model alongside debt service before you commit to the acquisition price.
Total project costs for an Oasis acquisition are often low enough to qualify for application-only financing, which is the fastest and simplest path to approval. Buyers whose project total exceeds the application-only threshold will go through full underwrite, requiring business tax returns, bank statements, and a debt schedule. Both paths are available and both move quickly when the documentation is in order.
Practices considering whether to buy an Oasis or stretch toward a conventional 1.5T closed-bore system should run the comparison with both clinical requirements and total cost of ownership in view. The Oasis costs less to buy and significantly less to site, but its image quality and upgrade path differ from a closed-bore alternative. That tradeoff is worth working through explicitly before committing capital.
Hitachi Oasis Financing Questions
- Is the Oasis still serviceable, and who covers it?
Yes. Canon Medical, which now owns the former Hitachi Medical imaging service infrastructure in North America, services Oasis systems. A number of qualified independent service organizations also cover the platform. Confirming coverage and service contract terms for the specific unit before closing is an important step. - Can I include floor reinforcement costs in the financed amount?
Floor reinforcement is an installation-related cost that may be includable as a soft cost alongside the equipment. Confirm the scope with a structural engineer and include the estimate in your project budget when you submit the financing application. - What coil configuration should I look for in a used Oasis?
The minimum useful coil set for a general outpatient practice includes head, spine, and a flex or body coil. An extremity coil is valuable for orthopedic and MSK work. Coils in poor condition are expensive to replace, so assessing the coil inventory is a critical part of the used system diligence before finalizing a purchase price. - Is the Oasis a good long-term asset, or should I be planning to replace it within five years?
That depends on your clinical roadmap. An Oasis in good condition with a solid service plan has demonstrated that it can operate reliably for many years. If your practice intends to grow toward 3T capability or closed-bore 1.5T performance, the Oasis can serve as a bridge asset while that growth happens, and a short-term lease structure preserves the flexibility to transition. - Can I get financing on a very low-cost Oasis purchase, say under $100,000?
Our program has a $50,000 minimum, so yes, a transaction at or above that threshold is financeable. Very small transactions may have fewer available lenders and somewhat higher rates, but they are accessible through our financing desk.
Finance Your Hitachi Oasis Open MRI
An Oasis acquisition built on the right due diligence and the right financing structure is a genuine value play for the right practice. Share the system details, the acquisition price, and any siting costs in scope, and we will put together a financing analysis that fits the asset and your practice profile. The process is straightforward and moves quickly when the project details are clear.