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Media Release
3 November 2009
Australian Health Innovations Unveiled at Medical Supplies Fair
The world-first bionic ear and devices to treat sleep-disordered breathing lead Australian-inspired and designed medical advances at the inaugural Hong Kong Medical Devices and Supplies Fair.
The Australian Government’s trade promotion agency, Austrade is bringing together four renowned manufacturers and service providers - Cochlear, ResMed, Brandwood Biomedical and Soniclean - in the Australian Pavilion.
Australian Consul-General, Mr Les Luck said Australia’s health industry is globally recognised for its innovation and “nowhere is that more evident than in the area of health and medical products and information technology.”
“As industry-leaders, Australian companies provide state-of-the-art solutions for healthcare managers to juggle rising costs to ensure that resources and information go where they are most needed - towards patient care,” said Mr Luck.
Australian-developed medical solutions will be on display including:
- Implantable hearing solutions (bionic ear) from Cochlear – a device designed to help the hearing impaired and the profoundly deaf who are unable to benefit from traditional hearing aids.;
- ResMed’s medical products for the treatment and management of respiratory disorders, with a focus on sleep-disordered breathing;
- Brandwood Biomedical’s regulatory system and technical advice in devices and diagnostics; and
- High quality ultrasonic surgical equipment cleaners from Soniclean.
Australia’s medical technology industry had a turnover of A$6 billion (HK$ 42.6 billion) in 2008. The medical and surgical device sector contributed to over A$2.8 billion (HK$ 19.88), with exports of A$1.7 billion (HK$12 billion).
The Hong Kong Medical Devices and Supplies Fair runs from November 4-6 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Australian Pavilion can be found in Hall 3.
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Australian Pavilion at Hong Kong International When: 4 - 6 November 2009 Where: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 3 |
* Media wishing to interview Australian exhibitors, please contact Consulate Public Affairs.