Wooyoung Medical Co., Ltd. (CEO Lee Young-kyu) announced that it will participate in the 3th International Medical Equipment & Hospital Equipment Exhibition ‘KIMES 23’ held at COEX, Seoul from March 26 (Thu) to 38 (Sun).
Since its establishment in 1996, Wooyoung Medical is a specialized medical device company that has developed products such as Ambulatory Disposable Balloon Infuser and Electronic Pump. The company explains that it is continuously strengthening its R&D capabilities to enhance product competitiveness, thereby increasing its market share in domestic and foreign related markets every year.
At this exhibition, Wooyoung Medical will introduce ‘MagiCath’, a Safety IV Catheter, as its main product. This product effectively prevents needle stab wounds, which are a serious cause of infection for patients and medical staff during intravenous injection. After using the injection, the needle falls into a dedicated shield to prevent stab wounds, blood exposure, and cross-infection. This is a function applied through Wooyoung Medical’s patented technology using free fall by gravity.
In addition, the ergonomic structure provides a stable grip and precise puncture, and the flashback section can be accurately checked when used by medical staff. At the same time, the design to improve usability, such as a design that can intuitively identify the direction of the needle slope, is also considered a strength of MagiCath.
An official from Wooyoung Medical said, “The medical community and regulatory authorities around the world have legalized the use of safety intravenous guideline to prevent the risk of infection for medical staff and patients, and its importance continues to be emphasized even in modern times.” We developed MagiCath, which significantly improved safety and convenience by reflecting the needs of medical staff in existing products, and supplied it to the domestic and international markets, receiving good responses from the industry.”
“Our products, including MagiCath, use state-of-the-art automated catheter forming technology to thoroughly inspect product safety and maintain excellent quality by manufacturing in Korea,” he said. We plan to expand,” he added.
On the other hand, KIMES is an exhibition specializing in medical devices and hospital facilities that has grown steadily with the development of the Korean medical industry since its first meeting in 1980. It has transformed into a technology-intensive high-tech industry such as rehabilitation medicine.
KIMES 2023 will feature new technologies and new products suitable for the era of convergence, such as smart healthcare in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution, robotic medicine and eco-friendly medical waste facilities, cutting-edge hospital facilities, medical information systems combined with IT technology, and the automobile industry for rapid patient transportation. presents. In addition, it provides a variety of information, including seminars on medical technology, new technology, and overseas marketing, as well as domestic medical industry policy seminars that will show the latest information and direction of the medical industry.