Editorial

This issue highlights four different but critical issues of relevance to the Indian Medical Device Industry, namely Regulatory transformation taking place, the effect of Minimum Retail Prices (MRP) on the growth of medical device manufacturing industry in India, Export Opportunities and lastly importance of healthcare plastics recycling in hospitals on Environment, Public Health, Economy and Job creation.

First of all, on behalf of the Indian Industry and “MEDICAL PLASTICS DATA SERVICE”, WE WELCOME AND WELCOME OUR NEW YOUNG AND DYNAMIC DRUGS CONTROLLER GENERAL OF INDIA, DR . V.G.SOMANI and look forward to his support and guidance to achieve our Hon. Prime Minister’s Vision of “Make-In-India” very fast....

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Cover Story

Updates on Medical Device Regulations in India & Key Features Of Roadmap Ahead

- Dr. V. G. Somani, Drugs Controller General (India), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India Comprehensive regulation of Medical Devices is important for ensuring safety and well beings of patient’s using such Medical Devices. Ministry of Health and Family welfare, had constituted a committee to work out a roadmap on regulation of all Medical Devices...

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Excessive MRP’s Stiffling India’s Mfg Growth

- Rajiv Nath, Forum Coordinator, Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) The practice of Excessive MRP on the finished product labels has been a bottleneck for the growth of manufacturing sector in India...

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Waste Management

Healthcare Plastics Waste Recycling: Improves Environment & Job Creation

- V R Patel, CEO, Vir Enviro Management & Former, Deputy Chief Engineer, Gujarat Pollution Control Board
- D L Pandya - Editor & CEO, MEDICAL PLASTICS DATA SERVICE and www.medisourceasia.com

Recycling PVC diverts waste and useful resources from landfill and reduces the consumption of energy feedstock in the production of new products. It can also lead to positive environmental outcomes...

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Global Trends

Export Opportunities for Medical Devices in Africa

- S.Abidi, Research Advisor, Govt. of Guj.-AMA Centre of International Trade

With close to one billion people and a GDP of approximately $1.7 Trillion, Africa presents a sizeable investment opportunity.

African countries have united together to establish Regional Economic Communities (RECs)...

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AiMeD & Regulatory Updates

• Conference on Comprehensive Regulation of Medical Devices

• AiMeD & BCIL Seek Regulatory Framework On Medical Devices

• Govt Issues Draft Notification To Bring All Medical Devices Under Single Regulatory Framework

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Industry News

• Niti Aayog proposes separate regulator for medical devices

• India Wooing Japanese Medical Device Firms to Cut Reliance on US

• TSIIC Allocates 20 Acres Land To Set Up Cardiac Stent Mfg. Unit At Medical Devices Park In Telangana

• Medical Devices Exporter Poly Medicure Eyes 17-18% Revenue Growth

• Nu-Vu Conair Pvt. Ltd. Opens A New Factory In Ahmedabad

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Product Gallery

Tuohy Borst Adapters

Qosina is pleased to carry over 40 different configurations of tuohy borst adapters in sizes ranging from 0-18 FR.

A tuohy borst adapter, which is a three-piece assembly comprised of a body, gasket and cap, is commonly used to prevent the backflow of fluid and facilitate catheter introduction. The silicone valve and cap torque around a tube or instrument to hold it in place...

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Did You Know?

About Healthcare Waste Management : Reasons For Failure

Lack of awareness about the health hazards related to health-care waste, inadequate training in proper waste management, absence of waste management and disposal systems, insufficient financial...

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Events Calendar

• Medica 2019 : 18 - 21 November, 2019, Germany

• Compamed 2019 : 18 - 21 November, 2019, Germany

• Medicall 2019 : 13 – 15 December 2019, Mumbai, India

• Plastivision 2020 : 16-20, January 2020, Mumbai

• Medical Fair India 2020 : 5 - 7 March, 2020, Mumbai