In the past, regulatory requirements that were laxer than U.S. rules made the EU almost a no-brainer as an entry market for many medtechs. However, the advent of the MDR and IVDR has tightened EU regulations and added implementation challenges. Are Latin American markets the answer?
Read MoreEmerging markets are the engines of growth today, and, thus, performing in these markets is critical for the majority of pharmaceutical and medical technology companies. Market access has gained considerable attention worldwide as countries try to contain their escalating healthcare expenditures amidst the global economic slowdown. This has resulted in governments adopting stricter measures for new product approval. Thus, pharmaceutical and medical technology companies are finding it increasingly difficult to successfully address the specific challenges posed by various government and regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
Read MoreMedical device imports in Mexico — which boasts a population of about 130 million, claimed a GDP of US$1.15 trillion in 2017, and embraces Spanish as its official language — were about $4.8 billion in 2017.(10,2) This article analyzes the current medical device market in Mexico and its potential. There is heavy competition on the Mexican medical device market, it is not exactly well-regulated, and innovation is unstable, but it still is expected to grow.
Read MoreThere’s no question that the medical equipment/devices market in Latin America is growing. Infusion pumps, dialysis equipment, prosthetic heart valves, and cardiac assist devices are projected to grow anywhere from 5% to nearly 14% a year between now and 2021. 25 medical device categories showed impressive gains in eight different countries during 2017. Why so much growth? It could be due to large changes in health conditions that are sweeping the region.
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