Tagged with medtech

China George Zhang, founder and chairman of Shenzhen-based ultrasound equipment developer and manufacturer, PRO, introduces his company’s groundbreaking high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) Noninvasive Therapy technology, and developing an innovative mindset in Chinese medtech. George, could you first start by introducing your company, Shenzhen PRO HIFU Medical? “Our competitors are at…

China Shine Liu Xiancheng, CEO and founder of Lifotronic, discusses the rise of the medtech manufacturer over its ten years of existence, its commitment to R&D, and improving China’s innovation capacity.  Shine, as the founder and CEO of Lifotronic, let us start from the beginning of the story. What made you…

China Zhang Guojian and Zhang Erying of in-vitro diagnostics manufacturer KingFocus Biomedical, introduce their company’s innovative ‘quantum dots’ technology, its development, client list, and the benefits of being based in Shenzhen. Mr. Zhang, could you first introduce your company, KingFocus Biomedical, to our international audience? “This is the most valuable aspect…

Poland Ewa Sek, general manager at ResMed Poland, explains the crucial role of ResMed in raising awareness on sleep apnea, COPD and other respiratory-related conditions in Poland and highlights the important investments that should be made to increase the diagnostics capabilities as well as to reimburse telemedicine and device accessories.  ResMed…

Canada Referring to the Canadian affiliate of Zimmer Biomet as a “trailblazer”, Dave O’Neil looks back on a successful 2017 for the musculoskeletal healthcare company in Canada. He describes how Zimmer Biomet positions itself as a true partner in driving efficiency in the Canadian healthcare system. 2017 was an eventful year…

Poland Arjo, formerly Arjo Huntleigh, has undergone a rebrand and established its first formal office in Poland in 2017. Konrad Pianko, president of the CEE region which includes over 22 countries, intends to capitalize on the growth potential in the Polish market, bring innovative rental solutions to the hospital and healthcare…

Baltics Vasily and Svetlana Bankovsky, founders of Biosan, talk about the company’s philosophy to develop modern, exciting personal products for sample preparation in the field of genomics, proteomics and cellomics and about their ambition to grow domestically and internationally. Vasily and Svetlana, can you give our international readers a brief overview…

Canada Heather Chalmers, vice president and general manager of GE Healthcare Canada, shares the company’s increasing focus on incorporating applied intelligence and digital analytics in its portfolio of innovative solutions, and how these can have significant effects on patient outcomes as well as the whole healthcare system. She further highlights the…

Canada Despite Canada’s provincial approach to healthcare, Steve Gundersen, president of BD Canada’s operations, praises the collaborative spirit of healthcare stakeholders at all levels in order to overcome the challenges, such as a decentralized system, and to make a meaningful difference to Canadian patients. Having spent most of your career with…

Poland Krzysztof Popławski, general manager of Baxter Poland, discusses the Baxter Education Center, the largest educational program for a European affiliate, and its role in raising the awareness within the Polish medical community. Furthermore, he highlights the key growth drivers for the company, the overriding need to better treat and diagnose…

Poland Hubert Niemyjski, country manager of Coloplast Poland and the Baltics, highlights the large differences between the market landscape of the company’s three pillars; ostomy, wound and continence care. Additionally, he discusses the importance of taking into consideration QOL when making reimbursement decisions and the amazing potential of the Polish market…

Canada Red Leaf Medical, founded in 2009, is unique in its approach to the Canadian healthcare market, being the only company focused exclusively on urology solutions. Charles Ko, managing director, discusses Red Leaf Medical’s foundation, the significance of listening to customers’ needs and how a sound domestic reputation can lead to…