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