Samsung Medison

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Samsung Medison Co. Ltd.
삼성 메디슨
TypeCorporation
IndustryMedical Instrument Research & Manufacturing
Founded1985
FounderLee Min Hwa
HeadquartersFlag of South Korea.svg Discusser & Medison BLDG. 1003 in Seoul, South Korea[1]
Number of employees
422
ParentSamsung Electronics
Websitehttp://www.samsungmedison.com

Samsung Medison Co., Ltd. (Korean: 삼성 메디슨) is a manufacturer of diagnostic ultrasound systems. The company was founded in 1985 and acquired by Samsung in 2010.[2] In 2020, Samsung Medison was selling its medical devices in 110 countries which accruals up to 85 percent of its total sales.[3] The purchase was reportedly more than $262 million US dollars.[4]

History[]

In 2016, Samsung showcases FDA-Cleared GM85 Mobile Digital Radiography System, produced and developed in partnership with Samsung Medison, at the Radiological Society of North America's (RSNA) 102nd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting in Chicago.[5]

In 2017, Samsung Medison introduces the HS40 ultrasound system, which is optimized for obstetrician diagnostic use. The HS40 allows Samsung Medison to provide a full lineup of medical equipment.[6]

In 2018, at the Radiological Society of North America 2018 Annual Meeting (RSNA 2018) in Chicago, the Samsung Electronics and its affiliate Samsung Medison introduced several types of diagnostic imaging software.[7]

In 2019, Samsung Medison introduces the HERA I10 Combination Ultrasound System. The HERA I10 Combination Ultrasound System comes with an ultrasound-exam chair as well as IT, semiconductor image processing, and communication technologies for diagnosis purposes.[8]

In 2020, Samsung Medison and Samsung Electronics announces Samsung Medison's entrance into the medical device market, including the diagnostic ultrasound market.[9]

References[]

  1. ^ "MEDISON, Platinum Sponsor of WCFM2008". the Fetal Medicine Foundation. London. 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-06-12.
  2. ^ "Samsung buys Medison in major push to healthcare". Reuters. December 14, 2010.
  3. ^ "Samsung Medison aiming to become leading devicemaker by 2020". FierceBiotech. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  4. ^ Reuters (2010-12-14). "Samsung buys Medison in major push to healthcare". mint. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  5. ^ "Samsung Showcases FDA-Cleared GM85 Mobile Digital Radiography System at RSNA 2016". www.businesswire.com. 2016-11-27. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  6. ^ "Samsung Medison introduces highly efficient ultrasound system". koreatimes. 2017-04-17. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  7. ^ Mu-Hyun, Cho. "Samsung applies AI to medical imaging". ZDNet. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  8. ^ "Samsung Medison Exhibits New HERA I10 Combination Ultrasound System". Hospimedica.com. 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
  9. ^ "Samsung Medison aiming to become leading devicemaker by 2020". FierceBiotech. Retrieved 2021-08-16.

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