# Medical Devices
Latest news and articles about Medical Devices
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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.
A High-Stakes Pivot: Kangzhong Medical Bets on AI Software to Rescue Its Bottom Line
Kangzhong Medical is doubling down on healthcare AI with a 750-million-yuan acquisition of Maide Intelligent, despite both entities currently facing financial losses. The deal highlights a strategic shift toward integrated software-hardware solutions in China’s competitive medical device sector, though it carries substantial risk regarding goodwill impairment.