1. Editor's Comment:
Arab Health selling fast:
Space on the UK pavilion at Arab Health went on sale last Thursday. Once again, there was an exceptionally high response, with 50% of the space selling within 48 hours. The remaining space is now selling fast, and is expected to sell out by the end of the week.
As a result, ABHI is in the position of having only limited space remaining at its two core international exhibitions. If, therefore, you wish to exhibit at Medica '09 or Arab Health '10, you are strongly advised to log onto ABHI Exhibitions today, clicking onto Medica and Arab Health, respectively. More to follow in Section 6 below.
Exhibitions aside, our monthly Export Club was held last week, and the event, which focused on the USA and Canada, attracted a record number of attendees. Thank you to those who attended, especially the speakers for providing the excellent and varied case studies.
A thank you too to those of you who responded to ABHI's plea regarding ANVISA's recent proposal on medical devices (the last issue of this e-newsletter refers). ABHI has subsequently written an official letter to the UK Minister of Trade, and is awaiting a response.
Theresa
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2. International Business News and Notifications:
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Singapore: Innovation Nation
Singapore is the top-ranked Asian country in The Global Information Technology Report 2008-2009, under the theme 'Mobility in Networked World more . ICT trends and developments to look out for in 2009 More.
(Extracted from the inaugural issue of Singapore Now, 27.05.09)
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Israeli Life Sciences Cos Receive Largest Share of Seed and Early Stage Hi-Tech Investments in Q1 09
Ahead of the ILSI-Biomed Israel Conference in June, IVC survey reveals significant financial backing for Israel’s life sciences industry. More
(Source: 20/05/2009 18:02 PharmaLive)
Respironics Issues North American Recall Of SmartMonitor(R)2 Infant Apnea Monitor
Respironics has announced that it has voluntarily recalled 4,992 infant apnea monitors. This recall of the SmartMonitor®2 models 4002 and 4003 is being conducted due to the possibility of an audible alarm failure. More
(Source: Medical News Today, 19/05/2009)
Counterfeit medicines and devices
There are often stories in the media about counterfeit medicines and medical devices - should I be worried about this? More
(Source: 24/05/2009, MHRA)
FDA Warns Of Deceptive LASIK Ads
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a letter on Friday warning providers of LASIK eye surgery to ensure their advertisements inform consumers of the possible risks of the procedure. More
(Source: 25/05/2009 Red Orbit )
NJ slams FDA on conflicts of interest
New Jersey’s Attorney General has called on the FDA to stop the “rampant undisclosed financial conflicts of interest ” in clinical trials. More
(Source; 24/05/2009, Outsourcing Pharma)
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3. News from FCO; Market Updates from Commercial Officers:
ABHI has requested Commercial Officers from Colombia, Singapore, India and Germany, to provide up-to-reports of activities and opportunities within their respective markets.
UKTI Commercial Officers are based in overseas commercial posts. ABHI liaises with, and seeks guidance from, the Commercial Officers specifically responsible for healthcare. The information provided especially in terms of local market knowledge is found to be highly relevant and invaluable.
COLOMBIA: New
Health standards in Colombia have improved greatly since the 1980s. The 1993 reform transformed the structure of public health-care funding by shifting the burden of subsidy from providers to users. More ...
SINGAPORE: PREPARING FOR THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF AN AGEING POPULATION New
As Singapore heads towards a trebling of its aged population, from the current 300,000 aged over 65 years, to 900,000 in 2030, the Ministry of Health continues to ramp up efforts to provide suitable infrastructure in the form of Intermediate and Long-Term Care (ILTC) – which includes community hospitals, nursing homes, hospices and home care. More .....; Also see: Third Medical School
INDIA:
The key areas of opportunity within the Indian Healthcare are:
Medical Infrastructure, Telemedicine, Medical Equipment, Training & Education More...
GERMANY:
The German market for healthcare products is the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. More ...
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4. This Issue's Feature; Business and Culture
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A business (also called a firm or an enterprise) is a legally recognised organisation designed to provide goods and/or services to consumers. All legitimate businesses operate on certain general principles which are more or less universal and these are either learnt by the employer and the employees in an educational setting or hands-on during work. Whatever the hierarchy within a business, people form the backbone of any organisation and their behaviour has an impact on the fortunes of any organisation.
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 The writer:
Dr Shahid Raza
Managing Director
Healthcare Dimensions
Middlesex, TW7 4DZ, United Kingdom
Mob: +44-07786-115-686 / Landline:+44-208-8400-7888 / e-mail: sraza@blueyonder.co.uk
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5. International Business Opportunities:
Are you a UK healthcare company looking to expand your product range, or one seeking distribution overseas?
ABHI maintains an on-going listing of business opportunities in the healthcare sphere world-wide.
New opportunities within this issue includes leads from Japan, the USA (California) and Pakistan.
You will note that some opportunities have direct contact details, whereas for others it is preferable to go via the ABHI. If registering interest via the Association, contact information will be supplied to UK companies upon receipt of reference numbers.
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6. ABHI Exhibitions and International Events:
ABHI Pavilions at Overseas Exhibitions:
HOSPIMedica, Bangkok, 16 - 18 September 2009:
ABHI is, once again, the proud organisers of the UK pavilion, and this year it is held in the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. The 2008 exhibition was a great success for many of the exhibitors in the UK pavilion. HOSPIMedica Asia
Registrations of interest for HOSPIMedica Asia should be e-mailed to: Exhibitions@abhi.org.uk
Medica, Dusseldorf, 18-21 November 2009:
The ABHI is ready to continue with the success of last year's Medica, and will, therefore, be taking increased amount of space in 2009 Medica
Dusseldorf (Medica) Article
Nicole Andlaw, Pressplan Travel
 Arab Health, Dubai, 25 -28 January 2010:
Arab Health is the largest and most prestigious healthcare event in the Middle East. Over 2,500 exhibitors attend from over 65 countries, and over 50,000 visitors descend on Dubai for the four-day exhibition.
Arab Health
If you wish to exhibit at Medica '09 or Arab Health '10, please log onto ABHI Exhibitions, clicking onto Medica and Arab Health, respectively
For all exhibition enquiries e-mail: exhibitions@abhi.org.uk
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ABHI's Export Clubs:
9 July 2009, Focus on Australia / New Zealand:
Chairman: Peter Murray, S. Murray & Co. Ltd
Australia represents a large and highly advanced medical device market. The country has a large number of medical device manufacturers, although these tend to be relatively small and concentrate on niche markets.
New Zealand represents a small but highly developed market for medical equipment. The country has a well-developed health infrastructure, and facilities are of a generally high standard. The best access to the market is through the appointment of a local agent.
Register to attend this event
17 September 2009, Focus on Israel:
Chairman: Tony Brown, The Nexus Group
The Israeli medical device market is the largest in the Middle East and is valued at an estimated US$885 million in 2008. Imports represent much of the market, which is dominated by ‘high-end’ products such as electromedical and X-ray equipment. Will include a live video link with the British Embassy, Tel Aviv.
Register to attend this event
All write-ups extracted from Espicom Business Intelligence.www.espicom.com
Company LITERATURE DISPLAY at NHS Innovation Expo.
18-19 June 2009; The ExCel Centre, London E16
Innovation Expo 2009 is a Department of Health initiative aimed at NHS staff. With an expected audience of 4000 NHS and social care staff this major healthcare event represents an excellent opportunity for industry to showcase their new innovative products to the NHS.
ABHI will have an exhibition stand at the Expo and will showcase a selection of members’ innovative products. Companies also have the opportunity to purchase literature slots.
The cost for a literature slot is:
ABHI member £100 + VAT: Non-member £125 + VAT
(Literature should be no larger than standard A4 size, or of unusual dimensions. One slot is equivalent to 100 sheets.)
To register please email emma.pocock@abhi.org.uk or call 020 7960 4360.
For more information about the event
ABHI’s full Events Listing 2009
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7. UK Government Updates:
Hospitalar, Sao Paulo, 2-5 June 2009: Bigger and Better UK presence
Hospitalar is the most complete healthcare technologies fair in Latin America. The fair is established as the leading trading point for new technologies, representing a great opportunity for British companies to promote products and services. Hospitalar 2008 received 78,000 professional visitors from all over Brazil and 72 other countries. The increasing influence of the event over the Latin American market was shown, once again, through the largest groups of visitors (apart from Brazilians) coming from Argentina, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, USA, Uruguay, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Paraguay and Mexico.
UK Trade & Investment and Yorkshire Medilink are organising the biggest UK pavilion at Hospitalar ever this year, with 200 m2 and 19 companies. This year's edition will offer a showcase area and a UKTI/Medilink facilitation area to support the exhibitors.
Who will be exhibiting at Hospitalar from the UK?
Also see: www.hospitalar.com.br
Contact UKTI Life Sciences Sector Manager in Brazil:
Dr. Ricardo Mendonça, Sector Manager - Life Sciences
UK Trade & Investment - Brazil
British Consulate-General, Rio de Janeiro
T +55 21 2555 9600; E. ricardo.mendonca@fco.gov.uk
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Medical Technology Innovation Centre (MTIC);
University of Hertfordshire
21-23 June 2009
(Welcome Reception 21 June) |
Energising Innovation and Investment within the Global Medtech Industry
The 2009 International Medtech Symposium will bring international leaders from industry, finance, government and academia together for a two-day symposium on the future of the medtech industry. The focus will be on new innovation drivers and opportunities for growing medtech international value chains. More
As part of their sponsorship package UKTI will offer a £100 discount to the first 30 UK based SME’s who apply for the full symposium (£550 before 10 May/£650 after). Note that delegates can also purchase individual day passes, (£300 day 1, £275 day 2).
To access the £100 discount, contact Matt Delve, Communications Manager matt.delve@uktibiotech.org.uk who will give you a code number to quote on your registration form.
ComPaMED Stand Share Offer Supported by UKTI
November 18 – 20 2009, Messe Düsseldorf, Germany
ComPaMED is a leading international showcase for the suppliers market of high tech medical technology solutions. 2008 saw exhibitor numbers increase by over 20% and visitor numbers up to 14,000. Once again, ComPaMED proved to be a central meeting point for the entire industry, both nationally and internationally.
Conveniently situated alongside the world’s largest medical trade fair MEDICA, ComPaMED is perfectly placed for simultaneous interaction between leading manufacturers, leading suppliers, and system partners. Stand Share Offer
One-to-one meetings with a delegation of buyers from India; 25.06.09
BERR Conference Centre, 1 Victoria Street, London SW1
An Inward Mission of 10-12 Buyers from major hospital groups in India will be visiting the UK 22-26 June.
in addition to the meetings on 25 June, the delegation is likely to visit 2-3 regions in the UK. For further information please e-mail: Robert.Kipps@berr.gsi.gov.uk with a copy to Theresa.Ashford@abhi.org.uk
The Delegation
Summary of sectors of interest
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8. Downs Surgical unveils new state-of-the-art website:
To coincide with Downs Surgical’s 130th anniversary, the UK premier surgical instrument manufacturer has launched a new state-of-the-art website – www.downs-surgical.com
Designed to be user friendly and enhance the customer’s experience, the new website has a fresh and modern feel which reflects the company’s global reputation for quality, excellence and outstanding service. More
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9. Other Associated International Activities:
FIME (Intermed USA) 2009
12 - 14 August 2009, Miami Beach Convention Centre, USA
Savvy companies have recognised for years the need for an industry event in the United States that delivers the entire worldwide medical distribution network in one central location.
At FIME, medical industry professionals from all over the world save time and money by meeting in the same place at the same time to buy, sell, learn and network. www.fimeshow.com
Who will be exhibiting at FIME 2009
Patron: HRH The Duke of York KG KCVO
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