WHO says more than 8% of the medical device is fake

Counterfeit medical products is becoming an international fashion trends.

Who says that the market for more than 8% of the medical device is a fake. These products may be inferior parts Assembly, what's worse, these counterfeit parts may contain toxic substances. In either case is the same risk. Both patients and medical service providers, may result in physical injury, permanent disability and even death, responsible for counterfeiting medical device manufacturers a great responsibility.

In response to the threat of counterfeit medical cause, WHO founded the international pharmaceutical anti-counterfeiting task force (IMPACT) to enhance awareness, mobilization of the United Nations to draft legislation.

In the past few years, the FDA reported large numbers of counterfeit medical products, such as surgical bandage not disinfected, blood glucose test strip is not standard and counterfeit drugs, etc. In 2009, the United States customs value exceeds US $ 30 million of counterfeit medical products, including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, electronic components and power systems.

In the domestic and international organizations are making every effort to struggle with counterfeit products, medical equipment producers also are actively protect their brand.

"For customers, potential health threats is not the only danger", the company in charge of business development BrandWatch Vice President Steve Delepine explained.

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Medical device manufacturers need a security partner to implement the existing protection schemes of cGMPs communicates to guarantee has developed production processes smoothly.