Medical Devices Today

Chinese Health Care Reform: Market Opportunities And Challenges

Full article reprinted from "The Gray Sheet" - October 6, 2008

Find out how China's renewed emphasis on reforming its health care system is creating both opportunities and challenges for foreign manufacturers doing business.

Itochu Partners With Device Maker Goodman to Expand Healthcare Business

Full Japanese-language translation summary reprinted from PharmAsia New - October 1, 2008

General trading company Itochu announced a partnership deal with medical device maker and JASDAQ stock exchange listed Goodman Co.

Employee Retention Problems, Cultural Differences At Play In China

Full article reprinted from "The Gray Sheet" - September 29, 2008

Find out how an informal Ernst & Young survey found it takes a minimum of two years to get basic business operations up and running in emerging Asian markets such as China.

Chinese Agencies’ Agreement Could Halve Approval Time For U.S. Devices

Full article reprinted from "The Gray Sheet" - September 22, 2008

Find out how Chinese approval time for imported medical devices could be cut in half under an agreement to reduce redundancies between the country's Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) and its State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA).

Becton Dickinson To Invest RMB 300 Million To Double Device Production

Full translation summary reprinted from PharmAsia News - September 15, 2008

Find out how Becton Dickinson plans to set aside RMB 300 million to enlarge its production base in Suzhou, China and double its medical device production capacity within three years.

Chinese Mindray Sees Increased International Growth Through U.S. Datascope Acquisition

Full article reprinted from PharmAsia News - September 11, 2008

Find out more about how Shenzhen-based Mindray Medical International saw strong international growth through its acquisition of American Datascope's patient monitoring business in May.

Increased Competition For Medical Devices Drives Profits Down For Shanghai Medical

Full article reprinted from PharmAsia News - September 2, 2008

Find out how increased competition and pricing pressures for medical devices led to lower profits for Shanghai Medical Technology's second quarter.

India Considers Price Caps On Medical Devices

Full brief reprinted from PharmAsia News - August 25, 2008

Find out about the Indian government's plans to gather data on the price, supply and availability of medical devices in India and compare them with other countries in advance of considering price controls.

Eurocor In Talks With Global Stent Makers For Joint Distribution Of Next-Generation Stents

Full article reprinted from PharmAsia News - August 20, 2008

MUMBAI - A few of the world's top stent makers are in discussions with German stent manufacturer Eurocor for joint distribution of its next-generation interventional cardiovascular stents in the U.S. Find out more...

India Plans Medical Technology Park In State Of Chennai

Full brief reprinted from PharmAsia News - August 11, 2008

Find out about India's plans to establish a medical technology park in the state of Chennai to attract medical device and vaccine makers.