Medical Equipment

Healthcare in Japan is generally of a high standard, as suggested by the country enjoying the highest average life expectancy and lowest infant mortality rates in the world. However, inefficiencies in the system, such as structural over-consumption of certain services and unparalleled long stays in hospital, need to be addressed urgently. The method of financing the healthcare system and demographic changes are leading to lower contributions and higher consumption. Consumers expect higher quality medical equipment services, which will come under increasing strain in the years ahead. However, the current regulatory structure and reimbursement regime constitute an obstacle to introducing such equipment to the Japanese market and deprive Japanese consumers of access to products available in other industrialised countries, including China and South Korea. The committee seeks solutions to these problems and is working towards achieving mutual acceptance of certifications for medical equipment.

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Chairman:
Mr. Danny Risberg
President & CEO, Philips Electronics Japan, Ltd.
Philips Bldg.
2-13-37 Konan
Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8507
Tel: +81-3-3740-5001 | Fax: +81-3-3740-5012

Members:
Astra Tech K.K.
B.Braun Aesculap Japan Co., Ltd.
Biotronik Japan, Inc.
Coloplast K.K.
Dornier MedTech Japan Co., Ltd.
Draeger Medical Japan Ltd.
Edaptechnomed Co., Ltd.
Elekta K.K.
Gambro K.K.
Intersurgical Japan Ltd.
Japan Lifeline Co., Ltd.
Japan MDC, LLC
JIMRO Co., Ltd.
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
Laerdal Medical Japan K.K.
Lima Japan K.K.
Molnlycke Health Care KK
Nippon BXI Inc.
Nobel Biocare Japan K.K.
Philips Electronics Japan, Ltd.
Radiometer K.K.
Sata Corporation
Senko Medical Trading Co.
Siemens Japan K.K.
Smith & Nephew Wound Management K.K.
Sorin Group Japan K.K.

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