Editorial

Medical Devices Industry has been growing globally. There are many regions and clusters promoting the growth of this industry through various associations. Some such regions and associations in countries like Italy, U.K., Israel, Scotland, Belgium and Taiwan are introduced in this issue.

The medical device industry has shown significant growth in the countries like Italy, U.K., Israel, Scotland, Belgium and Taiwan...

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Cover Story

Medical Technology Industry: Global Growth Opportunity
 

Regions and clusters promoting the growth of this industry discussed are :

• Italy: Emila- Romagna one of the 20 Italian regions, excellence for small & medium size entrepreneurs.

• UK: The UK healthcare sector has developed into one of the world's most diverse and dynamic market places.

• Israel : Life Sciences In Israel

• Scotland : Life Sciences In Scotland

• Belgium: The Walloon region of Belgium, The Technological Excellence

• Taiwan: Quality proven manufacturing standards have allowed Taiwanese companies to establish foothold in Medical Technology

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Quality

Leur Connectors for Medical Applications: Standards, Problems and Important Issues.

The Luer is a conical connector that was first patented in 1898 and is based on 6% taper. With widespread use and acceptability of Leur connectors for medical applications, it was standardized in order to ensure...

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Innovative Product
 

Accuflow: Microprocessor Controlled Flow Infusion Monitor

Accuflow, the smart infusion system is a microprocessor controlled device. It accurately measures infusion flow rates in terms of drops/minute or ml/hr and total volume infused. It is compatible with all I.V. and micro I.V. sets...

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Global Trends

Participation by Indian Medical Device Companies In the CBI's Export Development Programme. Thirteen companies from six developing countries presented themselves at the Medica 2006.The event surpassed all expectations, says CBI consultant Leendert Santema.

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Industry News

• Centralized Licensing With Inadequate Staff May Lead To Delay In Granting Product Licenses

• IPR Comes With New Hi-tech Medical Waste Disposable Plan for Hospitals

• Fresenius to Expand Dialyzer Production Capacity at St Wandel

• Healthcare Roadmap

• Marck Biosciences in talks with US Cos for site transfer

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Did You Know ?

About The WHO Report On Medical Devices And Equipment

Despite the billions of dollars spent each year on an ever-increasing array of medical devices and equipment, the majority of countries still regard the management of devices as a procurement issue, rather than an integral part of public health policy. Around 95% of medical technology in developing countries is imported, much of which does not meet the needs of national health care systems...

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Events

HOSPIMedica INDIA 2007

Medinet Forum

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