Medical Devices & Laboratory Services

How to Record Consignment Inventory at Hospitals

Records the movement of finished goods to a hospital location under a consignment model where the manufacturer retains title until the device is used in a procedure.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Inventory - Consigned StockDebit150,000.00-
Inventory - Finished GoodsCredit-150,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

This entry reclassifies inventory from the warehouse to a specific consignment location. No revenue is recognized because control has not passed to the hospital until the 'pull' or 'implant' event occurs.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Use a logical warehouse location in the ERP to track stock at customer sites without triggering COGS.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Discrepancies between hospital usage reports and physical cycle counts of consigned kits.

📄 Required Documentation

Consignment Agreement and monthly reconciliation statement from the medical facility.

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