South Korea
Medical device market intelligence for South Korea. Regulatory changes, competitor moves, and procurement trends.
Recent signals
A study evaluated a portable pressure measuring device for garment therapy on hypertrophic scars, comparing it to PicoPress®.
A study completed by Asan Medical Center shows wearable devices effectively monitor distress in breast cancer survivors.
A study on a ring-type wearable device for detecting atrial fibrillation is underway at Seoul National University Hospital.
A study assesses smartphone app feedback on CPR chest compression depth using a new attachment device.
The HeartMate 3 LVAS post-market surveillance in Korea aims to evaluate outcomes in 300 patients over 4 years.
The ATP-C120 is a wearable ECG device aimed at diagnosing new-onset atrial fibrillation in high-risk patients.
A completed trial evaluated the ULSD-12D ultrasonic device against SONOCA-180 for chronic pressure ulcers.
Asia faces a plastic shortage due to the Iran war, impacting medical device supply chains and increasing prices.
Olympus has partnered with EndoRobotics for global distribution of robot-assisted endoscopic technologies.
A study compared the effectiveness of patchy-type wireless ECG devices versus defibrillators in ambulances.
A completed study evaluated health provider feedback on physical activity via a wearable device for metabolic syndrome resolution.
A pilot study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of a 4-channel electric stimulator for dysphagia treatment.
A completed study evaluated a high intensity focused ultrasound device for treating symptomatic uterine leiomyoma.
The SAT-008 device was evaluated for efficacy and safety in a completed trial involving healthy adults.
ShinYoung For M Co., Ltd. has registered product code LGX with the FDA under registration number 3005920099.
The ClearCoajet is a hybrid hemostatic device designed for effective coagulation and injection during endoscopic procedures.
A study completed by Seoul National University Hospital confirmed the effectiveness of a synchronized electrical stimulation device for dysphagia treatment.
A pilot study on 4-channel NMES for dysphagia was terminated before clinical trials could begin.
A study evaluated a new device's effectiveness in improving first-attempt success in internal jugular vein cannulation.
The study evaluates the accuracy of the HiCardi+ wearable patch device for respiratory monitoring in pulmonary patients.