Medical Equipment in Lebanon: Home Care, Clinics, and Hospital-Grade Devices

Medical equipment in Lebanon is regulated by the Ministry of Public Health. Importers must be licensed, and class IIb/III devices (ventilators, anesthesia machines) require additional registration. For home users, the dealer must provide installation, training, and 24/7 service.

Home Care Equipment

• Oxygen concentrator (5L): rent $80-150/month or buy $700-1,400.
• CPAP/BiPAP for sleep apnea: $600-1,500 + mask + humidifier.
• Hospital bed (electric, 3-function): rent $80-150/month or buy $700-1,500.
• Wheelchair (standard): $150-400; (lightweight aluminum) $500-1,200.
• Glucose meter, BP monitor, pulse oximeter: $20-100 each.

Clinic Startup Essentials

• Examination table, BP, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, ECG 12-lead.
• Autoclave (small benchtop): $1,500-3,000.
• Patient monitor (vital signs): $1,500-4,000.
• Defibrillator/AED: $1,200-3,500.

Hospital Grade

• ICU ventilator: $25,000-60,000.
• Anesthesia machine: $20,000-50,000.
• Ultrasound (mid-range): $15,000-40,000.
• X-ray digital (DR): $40,000-120,000.

Verifying Certification

• CE Mark (Europe) or FDA (US) on the device label.
• MoPH import registration number on commercial invoice.
• Original manufacturer manual + service manual.
• Service contract with documented technician training.