Bionet Co., Ltd. (CEO Min Steven Sangwon) 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).
As a company that has led the localization of ECG equipment since 1999, Bionet has expertise and extensive experience in bio-signal technologies such as patient monitoring devices and fetal monitoring devices other than ECG. Starting with the replacement of new management in 2020, we are researching, developing, manufacturing, and selling medical/health management solutions not only for medical service providers but also for the general public by integrating wireless mobile technology.
Through this exhibition, Bionet revealed its will to show change and innovation. It is intended to deliver an image as a healthcare solution company responsible for human health, breaking away from the image of a traditional medical device ‘manufacturer’.
Regarding this, the company said, “By introducing new products and technologies, we want to show the newly changed BioNet and the more innovative BioNet.” Through various booth events and promotions for SonoMe, a mobile ultrasound product, and Brio X series, a new patient monitor, we are preparing a place for customers to experience and participate in the field. Through this, we plan to have more customers trust and choose Bionet,” he explained the background of participating in the exhibition.
First of all, ‘SonoMe’, a wireless ultrasound imaging diagnosis device, is characterized by being able to perform ultrasound scans quickly and conveniently in various environments and situations by easily connecting wirelessly in a Wi-Fi setting even in an environment without the Internet. In addition, there are 8 models such as Dual Head, Linear, High-frequency Linear, and Convex types, which broaden the range of choices, and you can choose a transducer that suits your clinical needs and purpose.
Another advantage was that it shows high-quality images comparable to cart-type ultrasound images by clearly dividing image boundaries with a maximum of 192 element beam former. An official from Bionet emphasized this by saying, “It always helps medical staff to accurately diagnose and determine the direction of treatment with reliable images.”
The patient monitor Brio X series was introduced as a result of efforts to create equipment that can be used from the emergency room to the intensive care unit by installing only one external module with easy and intuitive use. With a design that meets the trend, application of UI/UX, and various parameters, it can be used anywhere in the hospital.
Through this lineup, Bionet is being supplied to national and public hospitals, center and university hospitals, and mid- to large-sized hospitals, and it is expanding its awareness and market share in mid-to-high-level hospitals and clinic-level hospitals through local agencies. As interest in wireless ultrasound increases, sales in plastic surgery and dermatology clinics, which generally do not use ultrasound devices well, are increasing.
An official said, “We plan to start selling online from 2023 by taking advantage of the characteristics of wireless ultrasound devices, and we want to increase opportunities for customers to use SonoMe more easily and conveniently. SonoMe plans to expand its market share in overseas markets by completing the FDA in October 2022 and acquiring CE and MDR within the first quarter of this year.”
In the case of patient monitoring devices, sales increased by more than 19% compared to last year as demand increased due to COVID-30 special. The Brio X series (Brio X10/70/50), which completed domestic approval in October last year, is equipped with functions (electrocardiogram, anesthesia and nerve monitoring, EWS, GCS, etc.) that can be applied to various clinical workflows from EMS to ICU. As a monitoring device, it proved its superiority by winning a bid from the National Cancer Center right after its launch, and is expecting a continuous increase in sales in 30.
In addition, Bionet participates in leading overseas exhibitions and national exhibitions by region to meet customers directly and respond to requirements and market changes. there is. The company explained that when participating in MEDICA 2022, it introduced various products such as SonoMe, Cardio Q series of electrocardiogram equipment, and wireless sensor for animals, and received a lot of interest and inquiries.
An official said, “In particular, SonoMe, which obtained FDA certification last October, has a lineup of 10 models including dual heads, a light and sophisticated design, and easy linkage with smart devices, which maximizes user convenience and efficiency. As a ‘wireless portable ultrasound scanner that has secured excellent competitiveness in terms of function and price’, it has been sold to many countries since MEDICA. The Brio X series is currently in progress with the goal of completing CE and MDR certification by the end of 8, and we are sharing domestic success stories and securing sales channels in advance.” As a result, we expect to be able to sell more quantities to more countries.”
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.