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Taiwan’s Healthcare Industry – Current State and Development Potential
Sustained Growth of Taiwan’s US$3 Billion Medical Equipment Industry
IEK Consulting estimates that in 2017 the output value for Taiwanese medical equipment was about US$3.4 billion and will have reached US$3.8 billion by 2019. The aging of society has resulted in an increased demand for assistive devices and bone implants, which, along with increased orders for blood sugar meters, test strips, and contact lenses, will be major drivers of output value growth. Taiwan has three opportunities for developing smart healthcare:
  • A complete and comprehensive electronic industry supply chain and medical system.
  • National Health Insurance data accumulated over 24 years can be applied in AI medicine development.
  • Proprietors and hospitals can collaborate to export solutions overseas.
State of Healthcare Industry Exports in Taiwan as of 2018
“Taiwan is extremely well suited for digital healthcare. Its medical environment has a high cost-to-performance ratio. Such areas as digitization and automation rely greatly on machinery integration and automated production, which dovetail with Taiwan’s IT and semi-conductors industries.”
- Michel Chu, General Partner, Acorn Campus Taiwan
“Biomedical Industry Innovation and Promotion Program” Accelerates Biomedical Development
Global Healthcare Industry Trends
Since artificial intelligence became a hot topic around 2017, cognitive technology and IoT applications have become a key focus of the global biomedical industry and the investment community. Due to population aging in recent years, demand for medical treatment is on the rise, and new technologies and products have ushered in an era of growth in the global pharmaceutical and medical equipment markets. (In 2017 the total value of the medical equipment market was US$402.8 billion, and it is expected to increase to US$521.9 billion by 2022.)
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HBOT is integrated with first in Taiwan's Muscle Loss Auto-Evaluation, arm & leg muscle enhancement, and telemedicine video call functions. With simple UI, elegant outlook design, and built-in battery, it is suitable for personal or family health management. HBOT is equipped with blood pressure and blood oxygen measurement and is expandable for other devices, like bodyfat meter, thermometer. Evaluation data is analyzed by AI system, and auto alerting to the user and family members for abnormal data. Besides health evaluation, HBOT includes muscle enhancement function, that can train arm and leg muscle strength. The training data will be recorded for personal health enhancement plan. HBOT and its vital-sign measurement devices are all TFDA approved. It also can be a smart home hub to control switch or plug. In Taiwan, Netown cooperates with exercise equipment supplier to develop muscle enhance description to promote in community and gym.
“Paonan” PK HTO Correction System is an external fixator for treating medial knee osteoarthritis through self-healing to delay joint replacement and has been approved by FDA and TFDA. The system provides special designed instrument to ensure the safety and precision of surgical procedure. The advantages of this system are: 1. Low profile anatomical shape design is more convenient for patient’s daily life activities; 2. Minimally invasive surgery offers smaller incisions and patient has less hospital stay; 3. Application of distraction osteogenesis theory and wolff’s law in product design to achieve shorter bone healing time and earlier full weight bearing after surgery. 4. Correction is more precise through phased external adjustment postoperatively; 5. Pins can be removed by phase to provide bone stimulation; 6. Pin is easy to be removed while pin site infection is occurred; 7. Secondary surgery for removal of implant is unnecessary and easy to conversion from HTO to TKA.
Combining mixed reality technology with surgical navigation, Caduceus will allow surgeons to see through a patient’s body and visualize a 3D model of the anatomy of the patient’s vascular and nervous systems. Caduceus smart surgical glasses are designed to augment the skills of a surgeon during complicated procedures. With Caduceus smart surgical glasses, surgeons are able to see the exact position of the needle without ever taking their eyes off of the patient. “The patients’ benefits from the innovation of the Caduceus smart surgical glasses because recovery times are much quicker due to smaller incisions during the procedure system make surgeons focus on patient’s body without taking their eyes off and reduce the 70% surgical operation time.
Rightest Precision Healthcare Ecosystem (RPHE) is an ecosystem that makes impact on every stakeholder, top from healthcare provider to end-users in chronic disease management to accelerate the speed. Combining latest Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) technology with a integrated digital health solution: Rightest Digital Health Station (Rightest CARE DMS+Rightest CARE Clinic App+Rightest CARE App), Rightest SmartMeter (Rightest POCT&Bluetooth series), the RPHE can precisely collect and analyze all electronic health record (EHR) from authorize individuals and healthcare providers and transform all data into qualified infographics for interpretation. Not to mention its strong interoperability in remote monitoring for patient Care. To foster the organic growth in such ecosystem, Rightest Coins reward program is created to encourage proactive attitude toward self-health management and can already be used for trading as real-money in more than a thousand pharmacy stores in Taiwan.
MiiS develops products with own strength. The product integrated with optical, mechanical, electronic and software with miniaturized rapid photography being core technology. The lightweight, innovative handheld digital tonometer features a new optical design and electronic control system. It is in a compact size that can be used by both physicians and optometrists. Horus Scope Digital Portable Tonometer uses non-invasive nature of air pressure detection. It doesn't have to contact patient directly, getting better comforts for patient, and avoiding the concern of infection or allergies. Easy to operate and measure quickly, best apply on clinical diagnosis and disease assessment. At the same time, the built-in memory card and the wireless transmission module can be transmitted to the remote end to make electronic cases through the network, which is novel and has great benefits for constructing the rural medical care and telemedicine.
The Microlife non-contact thermometer NC 200 enables to take an accurate measurement automatically, when the device detects the distance is within 5 cm. The product features include: .Auto measurement with distance control: Takes a measurement automatically, when a distance within 5 cm is detected. .Guidance system for self- measurement: The self-indicator light on the back shows the user that the device is at the right distance. .Multifunctional: Measurement of forehead, objects & ambient temperature in seconds. .Blue tracking light: A blue LED light indicates the correct measurement area and the distance. .Silent Glow? technology: A red light will show if temperatures exceed 37.4°C .Sound control (on/off): Silent operation especially for measurements at night.
Anscare SIMO NPWT (Negative Pressure Wound Therapy) System can be used to promote wound healing in acute, chronic and burn wounds. SIMO is lightweight and small, which can be put in patients’ pockets, providing a simple way to continue negative pressure therapy outside hospital with less expense. Benefits ● Easy to use ● Promote blood circulation improvement and exudate management ● Simple and mobile ● Smart indicator for dressing change notification ● Display negative pressure status by color band and sensing knob ● Light showering is allowed For more information, please visit Anscare website.
In recent years, professional work division is in progress in dentistry, such as specialization of orthodontics and root canal treatment. However, the Dental curing light has never been developed to meet the needs of specialists. Therefore, "WL-070+ Dental curing light ORTHO Edition" provides special functions required by orthodontics. It surpasses all the other competitor. This product is based on the following ideas, Colorful, Lightweight, Customized display and ARC wireless charging. There are several colors, including white, orange, green, blue, pink, purple and black to choose. The "lightweight" design is for meeting the needs of female dentists. Without any burden of use, it’s ergonomic and it weighs only 120g. The operating functions and customized display screens are fully designed for orthodontics. The smart operation process reduces repeatedly operation up to 90%. Developing the industry-leading "ARC wireless charging" technology makes Industrial design no longer limited.
The surgical & gynecology suction unit is the most powerful heavy duty suction machine on the market. The outer shell is made by ABS plastic which can prevent collision and corrosion. Simple lines and modern design make the appearance looks smart. The smooth surface is easier to clean and the gray color can reduce patients’ nervousness. The design idea is mainly based on industry first and users’ friendly concept such as, 1.Operation panel designed with the best angle (45°) of users. 2.Twin fuse design which may fully power off when failure occurs. 3.Manual and foot control ON/OFF switch design. 4.Oil less piston pump with thermal protective installation. 5.Cooling fan installation which may reduce high heat. 6.Safety float control which stop overflow to 99.9%. 7. Extra storage box for wire and plug. The above designs and functions has passed EU Directive and certified CE marking.
"Paonan" Nest Interbody fusion cage is the first FDA approved metal 3D printing implant in Asia. Using 3D printing to create a solid and porous integrated structure, provides a good environment for oxygen exchange and cell proliferation. Upgrading the implant-bone interface from surface contact to 3D contact, and facilitating implant osseointegration. Product features include: ‧ Smooth frame structure protect rough surface to avoid damaging soft tissue when minimally invasive surgery. ‧ Polished bullet type head, easy for implant. ‧ Impact-resistant end that can withstand the impact of the implantation process ‧ Connecting porous structure, suitable for bone ingrowth. ‧ The elastic lattice structure can lower the risk of subsidence. ‧ Upper and lower rough serrations can prevent cage migration. ‧ The porous structure is X-ray penetrate, good for postsurgery observation
Merits P213 Titan R Multi-function Rehab Power Wheelchair is suitable for people who rely on hands or one hand, even the head is used for control. The power wheelchair becomes their feet and seats. It is necessary to rely on tilt function to create zero-gravity to shift the pressure from hips and thighs to the back. In addition, an optional IoT system that allows customers to purchase and installed on the product. The mechanical detection system can detect the status of the battery and the motor performance. The dealer can identify the possible product problems through the system at the remote end. The biological signal detecting system can detect the sitting posture and the sitting pressure accumulation state of the user, and can transmit a message to notify the user to perform sitting posture adjustment or tilt function to perform decompression when the user is in a poor sitting posture or sedentary.
Pro-care Turn is an Bilateral Turning Air Mattress that provides perfect prevention for patients in high to very high risk of pressure injuries. Its 30° of bilateral rotation therapy is able to enhance pressure relief and the most important of all – be a great help to caregivers and make effortless patient re-positioning. 1. Enhancing Pressure Relief by 30° of Bilateral Rotation 2. Tailored for individual healthcare plans 3. Air mattress with bilateral turning function help caregivers to easily achieve re-positioning 4. Reduce the risk of lower back and arm injuries during re- positioning.
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