Vicryl (polyglactin 910) is the most widely used braided synthetic absorbable suture. The sterile suture was manufactured by Ethicon Inc., a medtech subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. It is composed of a copolymer made of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide. The sutures are coated with a mixture of equal parts of copolymer of glycolide and … Read more
The US remains the top global pharma market, and is home to most of the top global pharma companies. In 2023, North America accounted for 53.3% of all global pharmaceutical sales, while Europe accounted for 22.7%. The total market size of the global pharmaceutical industry was estimated at USD 1,559.53 billion in 2023, and may … Read more
The global medical device market is estimated at USD 518.46 billion in 2023, and is expected to grow to USD 542.21 billion in 2024, and USD 886.80 billion by 2032, at the CAGR of 6.3%. A medical device can be defined as any instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, appliance, implant, reagent for in vitro use, software, … Read more
Bone wax suture is a sterile hemostatic agent made of mostly beeswax, isopropyl palmitate, a wax softening agent, and a stabilizing agent such as almond oils or sterilized salicylic acid. It is used to control bleeding of disrupted bone surfaces. The action is not biochemical, rather it acts as an impenetrable mechanical barrier (tamponade) to … Read more
This is the list of medical equipment suppliers in Jamaica. The Caribbean country depends on imported medical equipment and devices from countries like the US, Canada, Germany, Brazil, and China. Medical Equipment Suppliers in Jamaica A.A. Laquis (Jamaica) Limited 48 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10 Email: shopjamaica@aalaquis.comTel: 1-876-309-8177https://shopaalaquis.com Andar International Jamaica 1 W Palm Ave, … Read more
All medical device companies in Tunisia must obtain the Marketing Authorization (AMC) issued by the DPM (Department of Pharmacy and Medicine of the Ministry of Health or la Direction de la Pharmacie et du Médicament) to market their products in the country. In 2024, the medical device market is expected to reach US$306.40 million in … Read more
Most of the medical device companies in Algeria are importers and distributors of medical supplies, as there is still low local production. The few local manufacturers are producing low-tech products and consumables. Algeria is one of the top five medical device industry in Africa alongside other countries like South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, and Nigeria. Medical … Read more
Surgicel, an absorbable hemostat, is a sterile absorbable knitted fabric that is produced through a controlled oxidation of regenerated cellulose. The fabric material is strong, and does not fray when cut and used for suturing. It has a white color with a pale yellow cast and a faint, caramel-like aroma. Though, it can discolor slightly … Read more
Largely, most of the medical device companies In Morocco are not manufacturers but importers and distributors of medical technologies and equipment. The major suppliers of medical devices to Morocco include the US, Germany, France, Turkey, China, and recently, Italy. The medical device market in Morocco is estimated at $236 million USD, with about $181 million … Read more
Agencia Nacional de Regulación, Control y Vigilancia Sanitaria (ARCSA) regulates and registers medical device companies in Ecuador. The medical device market in Ecuador is estimated to grow by 5.76% (2024-2029) achieving a market volume of US$1047.00 million in 2029. Medical Device Companies in Ecuador ARSIMEDIC Insumos Médicos Av. De los Libertadores OE6-29 y Av. Antonio … Read more