# IVD

The Razor-and-Blade Trap: China Cracks Down on 'Hidden Rules' in the Medical Device Trade

Chinese regulators are penalizing medical device companies that provide 'free' equipment to hospitals in exchange for exclusive consumable contracts. This crackdown targets the 'lock-in' business model of the In Vitro Diagnostics industry to prevent market monopolization and promote fair competition under revised anti-bribery laws.