The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) has signed an agreement with the China Association for the Medical Devices Industry (CAMDI) to help promote advanced medical technologies.
US/China
The two organisations signed the agreement at The MedTech Conference in San Jose and will explore ways to enhance China/US cooperation to advance medical device innovation.
Dr Jiang Feng, CEO of CAMDI, said: “This agreement signifies a major step forward in industry collaboration between CAMDI and AdvaMed to expand patient access to innovative medical technology solutions in both countries. By signing this framework, we look forward to expanding and deepening the long-term strategic partnership between CAMDI and AdvaMed.”
AdvaMed president and CEO Scott Whitaker, said: “Our agreement represents a win-win for CAMDI and AdvaMed members, but most importantly for patients, as we continue to strengthen ties to help ensure access to advanced medical devices, diagnostics and therapies that will save more lives and improve quality of life.”
CAMDI and AdvaMed will work together to help enhance the competitiveness of the China and US medical device industry, promote sustainability and healthy development of the industry, strengthen R&D capacity and provide value to patients.
“As this framework reflects AdvaMed’s strengthening commitment to China, we look forward to continuing to work with CAMDI to help make patients’ lives better through medical technology innovation,” Whitaker said.