Guarantees

We provide warranties on certain of our products at the time of sale. The standard warranty period for our capital and reusable equipment is generally one year. Liability under service and warranty policies is based upon a review of historical warranty and service claim experience. Adjustments are made to accruals as claim data and historical experience warrant.

Changes in the carrying amount of service and product warranties for the six months ended June 30, are as follows:



	2016			2015

Balance as of January 1,	$	2,509		$	2,286

Provision for warranties	1,692			1,950

Claims made	(1,770		)	(1,716		)

Balance as of June 30,	$	2,431		$	2,520