Samsung Medison
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Medical Instrument Research & Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1985 |
Number of employees | 1,040 (2019.12) |
| Parent | Samsung Electronics |
| Website | http://www.samsungmedison.com |
Samsung Medison Co., Ltd. (Korean: 삼성메디슨) is a manufacturer of diagnostic ultrasound systems. The company was founded in 1985 and acquired by Samsung in 2010[1] with the purchase reported to be at more than $262 million US dollars.[2] In 2020, Samsung Medison was selling its medical devices in 110 countries, which accruals up to 85 percent of its total sales.[3]
History
[edit]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.[4]
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.[5]
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.[6]
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.[7]
In 2020, Samsung Medison and Samsung Electronics announces Samsung Medison's entrance into the medical device market, including the diagnostic ultrasound market.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Samsung buys Medison in major push to healthcare". Reuters. December 14, 2010.
- ^ "Samsung buys Medison in major push to healthcare". mint. Reuters. 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ a b "Samsung Medison aiming to become leading devicemaker by 2020". FierceBiotech. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ "Samsung Showcases FDA-Cleared GM85 Mobile Digital Radiography System at RSNA 2016". www.businesswire.com. 2016-11-27. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ "Samsung Medison introduces highly efficient ultrasound system". koreatimes. 2017-04-17. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ Mu-Hyun, Cho. "Samsung applies AI to medical imaging". ZDNet. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ "Samsung Medison Exhibits New HERA I10 Combination Ultrasound System". Hospimedica.com. 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
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