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
Medreich Ltd is a fully integrated CMO, CDMO pharmaceutical company involved in the manufacture and supplying of active pharmaceutical ingredients, radiopharmaceuticals, solid dosage forms, therapies for allergies, and also contract manufacturing of both sterile and non-sterile products. Their products are mostly capsules, tablets, dry syrups, sachets, and injectables. They export over 80% of manufactured items. … Read more
Bliss GVS Pharma Limited is a pharmaceutical company based in Mumbai, India that develop, manufacture and market high quality pharmaceutical products to both domestic and global clients. It is a public limited company listed on Indian’s stock exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange. The company Bliss GVS is now a global leader in the manufacture of … Read more