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Regulatory

Morocco AMMPS Medical Device Establishment Teardown: 171 Declared Entities

An analysis of Morocco's AMMPS list of 171 declared medical device establishments, exploring why MNCs enter via local partners and Law 10.22 changes.

Regulatory

Stryker Global Medical Device Registrations Dossier

A global registry dossier for Stryker Corporation, analyzing medical device registrations across 23 non-US markets and the integration of major acquisitions like Howmedica and Wright Medical.

Supply Chain

US Medical Device Import Dependence: The $14.5B Trade Deficit

A detailed analysis of US medical device import trade flows from 2013 to 2025, detailing the $14.5B core-device deficit and Section 232 tariff risks.

Regulatory

Zimmer Biomet Global Medical Device Registrations Dossier

A global registry dossier for Zimmer Biomet, analyzing medical device registrations across 24 non-US markets and the integration of Zimmer Holdings and Biomet.

Regulatory

Chile ISP Registered Devices Teardown & Channel Map

A registry analysis of the 619 devices registered under Chile's ISP decree-controlled families, covering condom and syringe category skews, manufacturer countries, and titular concentration.

Regulatory

Oman MOH Registered Devices Teardown & Class C/D Transition

A data teardown of the 502 medicated devices on the Oman MOH register, detailing the dermatology and ophthalmology category skews, local agent concentration, and the new Class C/D mandate.

Regulatory

Pakistan DRAP Registered Medical Devices Teardown & 2025 Ramp

A quantitative analysis of the 12,666 medical devices registered under Pakistan's DRAP, detailing the Class A-D splits, local-vs-import manufacturer mix, and the 2025 registration surge.

Regulatory

Albania AKBPM Medical Device Registry Teardown: Manufacturers & LTRs

A data-driven teardown of Albania's AKBPM register. Analyze the risk-class split, category mix, manufacturer landscape, and distributor concentration.

Regulatory

Kenya PPB Retained Medical Devices Teardown: Manufacturers & LTRs

A data-driven teardown of Kenya's PPB retained medical devices register. Analyze the manufacturer landscape and local technical representative concentration.

Regulatory

Zambia ZAMRA Medical Device Registry Teardown: Manufacturers & LTRs

A data-driven teardown of Zambia's ZAMRA medical device and IVD registry. Explore risk-class splits, country of origin trends, and LRP channel concentration.

Regulatory

Bolivia AGEMED Medical Device Registry Teardown: Weekly Decision Signals

A quantitative analysis of Bolivia's AGEMED weekly registration bulletins: 5,714 decision signals, the high 44% deficiency rate, and importer fragmentation.

Regulatory

China Medical Device Distributor and CSO Compliance Audit Checklist

Operational audit checklist for China medtech distributors, CSOs, and clinical application specialists to meet hospital reception and anti-bribery standards.

Regulatory

China Medical Device Sales Representative Compliance: 2026 Guide

Will China's 2026 Medical Representative Management Measures apply to medtech field teams? Learn how device and IVD firms should prepare for upcoming rules.

Regulatory

Guatemala MSPAS Medical Device Registry Teardown: Database Analysis

A quantitative teardown of Guatemala's MSPAS active-inscriptions list: 26,763 active medtech registrations, IVD-reagent dominance, and the 2026 renewal cohort.

Regulatory

Turkey TİTCK ÜTS Medical Device Registry Teardown: Database Analysis

A quantitative teardown of Turkey's TİTCK ÜTS national medical device register: 5.78M records, domestic-vs-import split, risk-class distribution, and the 1-in-5 rejection rate.

Regulatory

Kazakhstan Medical Device Registry Teardown: NDDA Database Analysis

A quantitative teardown of Kazakhstan's NDDA State Register: 32,117 total registrations (14,048 active), EAEU risk class split, and clinical areas.

Regulatory

Moldova Medical Device Registry Teardown: AMDM Database Analysis

A data-driven teardown of Moldova's AMDM Register of Medical Devices: 20,339 records, country-of-origin share (China leads with 36.9%), and top authorized representatives.

Regulatory

Paraguay Medical Device Registry Teardown: DINAVISA Database Analysis

A quantitative analysis of Paraguay's DINAVISA medical device registro sanitario database: 8,162 registrations, product-type split, and leading holders.

Regulatory

Ecuador ARCSA Medical Device Register Analysis: 326,334 Records

A data-driven teardown of Ecuador's ARCSA medical device registro sanitario: 326,334 listed records, 22,056 registrations, risk classes I-IV, device types, and titular concentration.

Regulatory

Montenegro CINMED Medical Device Register Analysis: 15,179 Records

A data-driven teardown of Montenegro's CINMED Register of Medical Devices: 15,179 records, EU-aligned risk classes, IVD share, product categories, and local-holder concentration.