An insulin syringe is similar to other syringes, as they have the same essential features. However, the insulin syringe is designed for use in injecting insulin in diabetic patients through the subcutaneous tissue (immediately below the skin). Patients with type-1 diabetes may inject insulin up to 4 or 5 times daily. Injection to the subcutaneous … Read more
Urinary catheters are medical devices that help to empty the bladder in patients experiencing urinary incontinence and retention and are unable to pass out urine normally. Different types of catheters are made from materials such as latex, and silicon. Each material has its own pros and cons, with the silicon catheter types having firmer material … Read more
A urinary catheter is medical equipment used to drain urine from the bladder of a patient who have a condition that makes normal urination difficult. It is a hollow, partially flexible tube, that leads directly from the bladder to the drainage bag. There are two main types of urinary catheters: the intermittent catheter, and the … Read more
A urinary catheter is a thin flexible hollow tube used to empty the bladder and collect the urine in a drainage bag (urine bag). The material of the catheter is mostly made of coated latex or silicone. Different polymer coatings has been used recently as it reduces friction by employing hydrogel. The hydrogel provides hydrophilic … Read more
Glenmark Life Sciences (GLS) is a research driven Indian pharmaceutical company which started as the API (active pharmaceutical ingredients) business unit of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals in 2001, after acquiring the Kurkumbh, Maharashtra site. The company has moved from being a single manufacturing unit to an independent API company in 2019. It manufactures and supply high quantity … Read more
There is a growing number of laboratory and medical equipment suppliers in Abuja, Nigeria. The capital city of Nigeria which is geographically located at the centre is a growing business hub. This has led to the growth of the medtech sector. Lab and Medical Equipment Suppliers in Abuja Adoly Integrated Systems Suite A20, Abraham Plaza, … Read more
The vast majority of laboratory and medical device/equipment dealers and importers in Nigeria have their offices in Lagos state. This is due to the strategic location of the city, as the commercial hub and point-of-entry of most medical supplies to Nigeria. A large population and market size also means most businesses target Lagos. This is … Read more
Medical devices are products used for purposes including patient’s aids, diagnostic imaging and orthopaedics. They are used to prevent, diagnose, monitor, and treatment of diseases. The medical device market in Nigeria is expected to hit US$734.90m in 2024. It will also be expected to grow through 2023 to 2028 at a CAGR of 10.8%. Due … Read more
Medical devices and equipment are regulated through the Medical Device Department (MDD) of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Ghana. A valid license is required to manufacture or import any medical device in Ghana. Registration of the product is also required. There is a limited manufacturing of medical devices in Ghana, with almost 85% of … Read more
Both nasogastric and orogastric tubes are small, thin, soft, flexible tubes that are place through the nose or mouth respectively, down the back of the throat, through the esophagus, and ending with the tip in the stomach. The nasogastric tube is inserted into the nose past the nasopharynx and down the oesophagus into the stomach … Read more
