Higher-level Ultrasound Systems

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1802E11] In the current medical environment, medical staffs are asking for accurate and convenient diagnostic ultrasound systems. Alpinion has been concentrating on R&D focusing on patients, including the diagnostic environment in hospitals, functional stability, and efficient workflow. The entire result of the R&D is the E-CUBE Series, which are highly functioning diagnostic ultrasounds that provide customized diagnostic solutions to medical staffs.
The E-CUBE Series can be easily upgraded during their lifetime while sustaining consistent imaging functions. Equipped with Optimal Imaging Suite, a post-image processing technology for high-resolution diagnoses, they can effectively get rid of noises and clearly show the boundary between the lesion and the normal tissues by improving the contrast between them.

 

All E-CUBE Series Apply Alpinion Developed/Produced Unique Transducers

With increased compatibility between the ultrasound transducer and the system, E-CUBE Series provide high quality imaging. Specifically, `Crystal Signature,` which is Alpinion`s exclusive single crystal technology, shows the efficacy for higher energy transformation when compared to the conventional PZT material. It also maximizes the ultrasound penetration without lowering the resolution quality due to the premium material that enables wide-range communication, so it provides excellent imaging regardless of a patient`s age or body size.

 

High-end Ultrasound, E-CUBE Platinum

A new product, E-CUBE Platinum is a premium system that provides high quality imaging. It is embedded with software that can be applied to various body parts including the abdomen, musculoskeletal system, breast, heart, blood vessels, and uterus.
Alpinion transducer is a new hardware with improved 2D imaging resolution and consistency. Applied with Alpinion`s unique single crystal technology, it provides high-resolution imaging by maximizing its penetration. By intuitively providing the elasticity of a tissue through elasticity ultrasound imaging that measures the firmness of the tissue, it can detect the malignancy of a tumor without a tissue exam. It uses a hockey-stick-type transducer that supports small footprints and high-frequency wavelength, so it can be conveniently used on the topical parts of the body, including a little finger or toe which has a smaller surface area to contact. Cutting-edge imaging process technologies, Live HQ and Volume Master (Advanced 3D/4D rendering technology) functions provide detailed diagnostic process as well as more realistic image information.

 

Most Reasonable Choice, E-CUBE 11

By applying a premium material, single crystal, E-CUBE 11 has improved penetration and sensitivity, so it provides detailed and clear imaging of abdomen regardless of the body size of a patient.
The HD Digital Beam forming technology of E-CUBE 11 offers superb imaging process technology, and automated processing functions, including intuitive interface, customized setting, auto IMT, and CUBE Strain TM, providing diagnostic efficiency.
The superb linear image function and needle vision of ECUBE 11 enable the correct positioning of the needle during a tissue exam, which increases the accuracy and efficiency during the FNA(fine needle aspiration), FNAB(FNA biopsy), and the needle injection of ultrasound intervention.
E-CUBE 11, which is well received by various departments, has an excellent tissue contrast function, so minute differences between tissues can be easily read. Also, intuitive workflow that reduces repetitive and unnecessary movements of conventional systems and a static touch-screen with fast reactions maximize the speed and the accuracy of the diagnostic process.

 

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Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention System

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1802E10] Daesung Maref Co., which has developed medical pneumatic products for 32 years, is a major domestic manufacturer that has attained 30% annual growth of exports to 72 countries.
The 30% annual export growth was achieved thanks to its quality management enough to obtain every difficult global approval/certification, and relentless efforts mostly of its Medical Engineering Research Center.
Participating in about 14 global exhibitions annually, Daesung Maref has grafted advance technologies into its products by listening to the opinions of global buyers and communicating with them, which helped attract the attention of foreign buyers.
Daesung Maref obtained CE, FDA, and KFDA certifications at the same time by doubling and reinforcing the quality management division workforce and by passing the meticulous in-house quality examination and the safety test of outstanding medical personnel in top university hospitals in the nation.
Recently, Daesung Maref won the medical device approval/permission from the U.A.E., and this year, it is trying to become a global manufacturer with a goal to expand its market to over 80 countries.
Daesung Maref has over 30 pneumatic technology patents. Not only patents for its technologies, it also has 15 patents for user-friendly up-to-date designs, so it has become a competitive pneumatic medical device manufacturer thanks to both the superb functions and designs of its products.

 

DVT-3000, Eagerly Purchased by Foreign National Hospitals

Selected as a First-class Product in 2014 thanks to its outstanding technology and design, ‘DVT-3000,’ a DVT (deep vein thrombosis) prevention system equipped with the most advanced technologies of Daesung Maref, is recognized by top medical staff in over 72 countries. In advanced countries, a DVT prevention system is already required during a surgery.
As the requirement seems to be reflected also in Korea, a DVT sleeve has changed to be a payment item from a non-payment following the revised notice in 2016, so it is expected that a DVT system may soon be required during a surgery in the nation.
Through the joint reliability project with a public test organization, Daesung Maref’s sleeve, which is used for DVT, is proven for its durability with an average use of more than 25,000 times, and it is also proven for its stability. Its raw material has a higher content of PU(polyurethane), so a patient can feel much more comfortable compared to general DVT stockings or products of other companies.
In 2011, as a national project to compare DVT-3000 with foreign products, Boramae Hospital of Seoul National University conducted a clinical trial on 27 patients who had a total knee anthroplasty.
The result was that the group treated with DVT-3000 showed a higher hemodynamic number. This proves Daesung Maref’s excellent IPC (Intermittent Pneumatic Compression) technological skills collected for the last 32 years. Therefore, national hospitals of advanced countries, including the UK and U.A.E. (Dubai) whose DVT prevention is more advanced than in Korea, chose DVT-3000 in the bidding, which proves its advanced technologies.

 

Smart Pneumatic Tourniquet System DTS-3000, Conquers Global Market with No-pinch Prevention Cuff Technology

A digital Pneumatic Tourniquet System DTS-3000 is the only product in the world that can stop instances of bleeding in four spots at once during surgery. It has a chic design, and it is user-friendly with a wide LCD touch-screen and a UI (user interface) structure. It increases its function by enabling the record of a movement time, condition, finished time, and an error on an SD card. Specifically, DTS-3000 is effective for reducing pain after a surgery thanks to its smooth feeling without a pinch of the conventional cuffs.

 

World First Pneumatic Hand-joint
Rehab Device‘Reha-pro’

By utilizing pneumatics, Daesung Maref’s new product, Reha-pro drastically reduces pain with soft air compression as opposed to the pain by the CPM (continuous passive motion) motor method. Also, the treatment motion can be confirmed on the 7 inch TFT LCD Display Full Touch Screen. When a treatment goal is reached, an embedded sound is delivered to the patient. The treatment time, stretching time, and the resting time can be set by a simple and easy touch method. It can also store treatment settings for up to 1,000 people, and it supports a treatment guide system in four languages. It is the world’s first innovative hand-joint rehabilitation product with a smart protocol method that utilizes both audio and visual nerves. The usability test was conducted for three years from 2014 until now at the Guro Medical Center of the Korea University and the Mokdong Medical Center of Ewha Women’s University. It is awaiting approval/permission.

 

Next-generation Model DVT-4000S

DVT-4000S, which is awaiting approval/permission and for marketing, is a complementary version of the DVT-3000. Its maintenance function has been upgraded, and it can be easily installed in any environment since the distance from the stand can be freely controlled. It has a USB/SD card function, which can store a patient’s treatment data. It is more user-friendly with a support for four languages, and it has additional refined UI structure and a chic design.
It is also more convenient for the medical staff with an external design of a handle shape and a good grip. To overcome the difficulties in removing foreign objects on the control panels of similar products, it has a better shape. It is specially equipped with a stronger battery compared to the conventional models, which allows a higher time limit.
DVT-4000S was developed through collection of opinions from foreign medical staff who had used DVT-3000, and it is attracting much interest from foreign buyers, so many countries are currently making pre-orders.
Daesung Maref is also leading in the development/production of physical therapy and edema treatment systems as well as pneumatic medical devices. It is showing a high occupancy rate in the home healthcare device market in Europe and China for the past three years. CEO Jae-hwa Lee is planning to achieve a 200%-growth to be a complete healthcare manufacturer in five years based on its medical pneumatic technology.

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Medical Navigation and Balloon Catheter

[INQ. NO. 1802E09] Established in 1995, Mega Medical Co., Ltd. has recently developed medical navigation for the first time in Korea and a balloon catheter for interlocking with this navigation. The medical navigation is a cutting-edge medical device that provides detailed information on parts of the body where an endoscope cannot reach, which promotes safe surgeries.
Naviloon, the balloon catheter, for interlocking with the navigation, is also a useful device in many fields. Namely, it is an expendable product effective for medical purposes such as paranasal sinus balloon dilatation. A sensor is integrated in the interior of the balloon catheter to confirm an exact location with the navigation, which promotes more convenient and safer surgeries. Based on the requests of surgeons, its design has been improved to reduce fatigue during surgeries. An LED-type balloon catheter that enables diaphanoscopic surgeries in a form of transillumination and a balloon catheter for transfer purposes are now under development.

The patented navigation and balloon catheter have gone through GMP tests and been approved for manufacturing by KFDA. Mega Medical Co., Ltd. is expected to contribute to the rising status of Korea as a world-class medical device manufacturing country by taking the localization of the navigation and balloon catheter as the second take-off platform.
As a venture company, Mega Medical Co., Ltd. is specialized in medical devices. Having started with the successful localization of an E.N.T. unit at the beginning of its establishment, it has been able to develop full-HD imaging systems and breathing treatment devices with continuous R&D on medical devices.

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Pico-toning Laser System

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1802E08] POICOCARE450, which is based on WonTech’s picosecond, is the first 450ps system in the nation with the approval of the Korea Food and Drug Administration.
POICOCARE450, a system specialized for pico-toning, can effectively remove the pigment legions including tattoos, dark spots, freckles, moles, and blemishes. In the case of tattoo removal treatment, POICOCARE450 can satisfactorily remove a multi-colored tattoo, which could not be easily done before, with just 2~3 sessions of treatments. For example, in the case of a freckle, three POICOCARE treatments can produce a similar result as six treatments of nano laser toning treatments. Before the system is used, Wontech confirms the pulse of Oscilloscope Pro 450 Picosecond that can ensure the pulse duration. The durability and safety of the system can be confirmed during the long demonstration period. The beam is soft on the skin without the short burning that the Q-switched Nano Laser would give, so the treatment can be conducted on sensitive and susceptible patients. It gives less discomfort to some patients thanks to less pain/burning sensations than the conventional nano laser. Currently, ‘POICOCARE450’ offers basically 1064nm, 532nm wavelengths, and a 595nm/660nm Dye hand-piece is added. When needed, an optional hand-piece can be used for various red/pigmented legions. Additional use of a Focused Fractional Laser will be effective for scars, lifting, and elasticity. ‘POICOCARE450,’ which can be variously utilized, will give much satisfaction to patients since it causes less pain and requires fewer effective treatment sessions.

 

How to Maximize Treatment Effect of POICOCARE450

When the strong 1064nm, 532nm treatment is done, it is essential to use a regenerative cream, and a sun block lotion should be generously applied. A prescription whitening cream can be prescribed, or a steroid cream can also be applied when the treatment is overdone.

Established in 1999, Wontech is a global medical device manufacturer specializing in R&D, production, and sales of lasers, ultrasounds, and high-frequency medical devices, which are based on its superior knowledge. Listed on KONEX in 2015, its sales and business profits increased to a great extent, and Wontech won the ‘Korea KONEX Award’ in May 2016. Its R&D employees comprise 50% of the entire workforce, and Wontech owns more than 170 cases of intellectual property rights. Its major product, POICOCARE450 is a cutting-edge laser, which is very effective in removing skin pigmentations like tattoos, freckles, dark spots, and moles. POICOCARE450 has competitive functions when compared with top global brands, so it gets huge support domestically and globally. Hairbeam, Wontech’s B2C product, is a personal hair-loss treatment device. It was first advertised in a home-shopping show and it ended tup being one of the company’s major products. Wontech is aiming to lead the home self-care market by launching Hairbeam in the Chinese market. In order to advance as a global anti-aging product company from the current medical laser specialty manufacturer, Wontech will reinforce its B2C business. In the long run, by developing laser systems related to the surgical field, ENT, urology, and neurological surgery, it will aim to become a global medical device manufacturer beyond being an aesthetic device company.

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AI-based Body-Composition Analyzer

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1802E07] SELVAS Healthcare has launched a next-generation body-composition analyzer ACCUNIQ BC380.
ACCUNIQ BC380 is a next-generation intelligent body-composition analyzer, which reflects the digital healthcare company’s accumulated product development know-how, cutting-edge information technology and the findings of consumer researches conducted in step with market trends and U.S. clinical test results.
The new analyzer has further raised the accuracy of body composition measurement through its high correlation with Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) at a U.S. clinical trial center IHT. It also applied innovative software technologies to product design, UI screens and result sheets.
The company’s first after-sales service ‘ACCUNIQ Remote Support’ connects users to the customer service department of SELVAS Healthcare remotely from anywhere around the world. As a result, ACCUNIQ BC380 can be diagnosed, repaired and upgraded more easily.
The new product also offers personalized diet and exercise prescriptions personalized on the basis of measurement data in conjunction with ACCUNIQ Manager, proprietary software to manage the individual user’s body composition data. It can be linked with a series of ACCUNIQ ultrasound height meter and fully automatic blood pressure monitors.
“By launching ACCUNIQ BC380, we plan to set a new industry standard for body composition analyzers in the global market,” explains SELVAS Healthcare CEO Ken B. Yoo. “Our goal is to become a leading digital healthcare company by integrating our expertise in body composition analysis, artificial intelligence and IoT technologies.”
SELVAS Healthcare, Inc. was listed on the KOSDAQ in September 2016 after it was renamed from Jawon Medical Co., a leading medical device manufacturer since 1993. SELVAS Healthcare has been solidifying its position in the global medical device market by releasing innovative products based on the AI technology of its subsidiary SELVAS AI. Its major products include ACCUNIQ BP850 (a.k.a. EX PLUS 1300), the world’s first dual-arm blood pressure monitor which can measure the blood pressures difference between both arms, body composition analyzers, braille terminals, video magnifiers and text-to-speech voice readers.

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Smart Monitoring Thermometer

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1802E06] ChoisTechnology launched the smart monitoring thermometer – Thermosher – in 2016. The existing thermometers commonly adopted a principle that measures continuously through the head or forehead. However, the measurer and the subject had to wake up at night, which may cause inconvenience.
In order to alleviate this inconvenience, ChoisTechnology created the Thermosher that attaches a thermometer to the body and confirms body temperature information on a smartphone in real time. According to the medical device approval standard, the contact thermometer should pass ±0.1°C in terms of the temperature measurement error.
Considering that the approval standard of non-contact thermometer, which is ±0.2°C, its product is performed more precisely than the non-contact thermometer. In addition, the non-contact thermometers may have different positions during the measured time, but one of the advantages is that the contact thermometer can constantly monitor temperature at the same location.

Currently, the contact and monitoring smart thermometers such as Thermosher are becoming increasingly popular on the global market. Temp Traq is a representative example in the United States, and there are similar products available in the Chinese and European markets. Temp Traq only operated once for 24 hours. On the other hand, Thermosher can be used semi-permanently by using the battery. And it designed to be attached to sensitive skin safely by using a small, slim silicon patch.
The market for home U-healthcare combined with IoT technology is increasing. In combination with IoT technology, ChoisTechnology is increasing the need for more convenient bio-information measuring devices in proportion to the need to constantly measure and manage an individual’s biometric information. Since then, ChoisTechnology has advanced into the medical device market by adopting wireless interface technology that it has accumulated since 2001, and now ChoisTechnology is developing products such as respiration monitoring device, wireless smart thermometer, wireless electrocardiogram monitor, wireless pulse oximeter (SpO2).

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X-Ray Grid, Core Part of the X-Ray System

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1802E05] X-ray Grid is the flagship product of JPI Healthcare. X-ray scattering occurs when an X-ray for medical diagnosis passes through the human body. X-ray Grid absorbs the scattered rays and passes other X-rays and delivers them to a film or detector and makes patient diagnoses accurate and easy. In the case of X-rays, X-ray Grid is an integral part of X-ray equipment because X-rays generates a lot of scattered rays while passing through a subject with a thickness of 10 cm or more.
JPI Healthcare has continuously developed a cutting-edge grid to keep pace with the rapidly changing era of digital medical devices. In addition, the company is making a special grid optimized for the newly emerging breast cancer diagnostic X-ray sector through a new manufacturing method and already successfully developed a grid that befits next-generation 3D X-ray diagnostic equipment in this sector. JPI Healthcare is a Korean export-leading manufacturing company that has been recognized for its know-how and quality accumulated for about 30 years in the field of grid components. In particular, JPI Healthcare’s technological prowess has been well recognized to the extent that global leaders such as GE Healthcare and Siemens are using its grid parts.
JPI Healthcare is more than an X-ray component and equipment company; it is your imaging solution provider. Since 1980, JPI has contributed to the improvement of the quality of healthcare, and continues to develop new technologies that advance the ever-changing field of radiology. JPI works closely with X-ray equipment manufacturers to enhance image quality, ensuring early intervention through proper diagnosis.
JPI’s core competency is its ever diligent R&D team and commitment to manufacturing superior products and components. JPI Healthcare is confident in both its conventional as well as digital X-ray product lines.

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Third-generation Smart Band ‘InBody Band 2’

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1802E04] InBody Band 2, which can be called a third-generation smart band, is the second smart band product of InBody which has become a leader in body composition analysis. This product can be used for various purposes as the product has basic body walking / sleep analysis / notification functions like other smart bands as well as being able to perform body composition tests.
InBody Band 2 has features that are inherently different from second-generation smart bands which typically only measure heart rates, function as a pedometer, and receive smartphone alerts. This device also records and shows including information such as body fat, muscle mass, burned calories and easy training and walking distances.
The device is not only compatible with both Android phones and the iPhone, but also reduces the burden of carrying it due to its small size and light weight.
So, unlike ordinary smart watches or smart bands, its users can sleep with InBody Band 2 so it can be called a smart product that can systematically measure and record sleep time, calorie consumption, and physical changes.
InBody Band 2 can store data for two weeks. It is possible to view changes at a glance by storing and recording data longer through an interworking function.
The product also has a waterproof level of IP68, so it can be worn virtually 24 hours a day because it can withstand swimming or water sports among others.
InBody Band 2 is not only different from most products that need to be recharged every day, but can also be used as a fashion accessory thanks to its high degree of perfection. This device can also replace expensive body fat measurement equipment.

InBody Band 2 is capable of recording and managing very detailed information, to the extent that it can be called a product for professionals. Just by inputting his or her weight, the user can find out his or her muscle mass, body fat, body fat percentages, BMI index and even hear the result interpretation.
In other words, rather than just checking current physical conditions through numbers, its users can be coached based on figures about their physical conditions, exercising or eating habits.
These figures can also be viewed at a glance based on the recent records through the change graphs, and they can be compared with their friends’ records to look at the rankings.
In addition, users can check how much they walked with InBody Band 2. They can collect smart records as InBody Band 2 enables them to record calorie consumption and various exercises such as bench presses, kettlebell swings, shoulder presses, crunches and lunges among others through easy training in a smart way.
In addition, InBody Band is an excellent smart band that measures all moments from rising to going to bed and properly grasps body conditions as the device offers explanations about sleeping based on the results of sleeping in addition to the quality of sleep, deep sleep, tossing and turning, and waking hours through sleep time.

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Endoscopic Vision System

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1802E03] As a leading manufacturer of otolaryngology devices for the ear, nose and throat in Korea, Chammed has been manufacturing E.N.T. treatment unit, chair, medical endoscopic visual system, respiratory care devices, etc. and exporting to around 60 countries.
In particular, the China branch was established in 2009, in recognition of the steady marketing and high technology achieving the top share for imported products in the Chinese market.
Following the China branch, a Germany branch also established in 2015, on the basis of differentiated technologies and services trying to enter the European market.
Through intensive research and development on medical imaging field which is promising area for medical devices in Korea, the company became the first commercialized company for medical use Full HD camera system. Through this “CLARVION” series of products, Chamed enters a new era as one of Korea’s representative venture companies in its field and was selected “Korean World Class product”.
Furthermore, beyond the E.N.T. market, based on the accumulated technologies in medical camera, now extends its product range to nearly all departments of hospitals using medical cameras that are already dominated by global companies and bringing a new change of paradigm.
Since being established in 2005, Chammed has enjoyed a good reputation for its high-quality and professional services from all over the world. The company operates its business based on the core values which include first-class quality, technology and service. As a result of its continued efforts, it was selected by the Korean government as one of the promising exporters with high growth potential.
Chammed’s two attractive endoscopic vision system models FHD-C3, L3 are emerging as ones of representative endoscopic vision system in global markets, with built-in cutting-edge competitive capacities. The main features include direct transferring of image to USB memory, autoclavable camera, wireless foot sticks, heads, switches, up to four images of screen dividing function, transferring of network image to remote computer, and connectable with RCS-C3 or RCS-V1 and HD.

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Innovative Industrial Mat “Air Max Clean Mat”

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1712E01] Currently, the world is suffering from novel diseases caused by new viruses due to global warming and the associated unusual temperatures. Also, the increase of yellow dust due to desertification causes enormous trouble to healthy people of the world population.
With such backgrounds, Testonic has successfully developed an ‘Air Max Clean Mat’ through continuous R&D as a part of green industry. The Air Max Clean Mat developed by Testonic is installed in various entrances and contributes to creating comfortable indoor environment by blocking various bacteria, fine dust and harmful substances that are flowing indoors.
Air Max Clean Mat is a product that can substitute existing fabric-using carpets and tape type sticky mats. General carpets are difficult to manage. It’s hard to remove dust on the carpets. Although the dust can be removed in case of sticky mats, human labors are needed continuously. Sticky mats cannot absorb water and generate a lot of wastes. On the contrary, Air Max Clean Mat is a product that removes dust by sucking it. Air Max Clean Mat has an excellent effect of removing dust and long shelf life. It is also easy to maintain. Therefore, Air Max Clean Mat is much more economic and efficient than those existing two kinds of product.It has been developed in a way that even women in high heel can use it not only men and women of all ages. Convenience has been emphasized more than anything so that collected foreign substances can be simply and easily disposed. Also foreign substance-collecting capability is outstanding, boasting high efficiency (over 90% of foreign substances are sucked). Since large companies such as Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics have already purchased and use it, Air Max Clean Mat is earning reliability a lot. Thanks to its excellent durability, there has been no return case at all so far even if it’s been six years since it was produced first. As motor capacity 280W is used, electricity can be saved. And it has high environment friendliness because it cuts off fine dust and various harmful substances. This product is highly effective for removal of fine dust, sands and especially moisture. Lastly, this product can create the maximum effect with lowest cost.
Testonic has lots of award winning career such as gold prize from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and bronze prize from the Korea Women Inventors Association and holds the certifications of ISO9001, CE and PSE. After passing in a six-month test in the home appliance division of Samsung Electronics, it is supplied to domestic and foreign branches of Samsung Electronics and has seen very good results, being also installed in Panasonic, Huawei and SK Hynix.

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