Top 10 most valuable medical device companies in the world

Top 10 most valuable medical device companies in the world

In order to improve people's awareness of "brands are also valuable business assets, which must be managed and invested", the well-known consulting firm Brand Finance evaluates more than 5,000 brands and publishes reports every year. Recently, Brand Finance selected the top 25 global health companies with the most brand value in 2020. We have compiled 10 medical device companies among them. Let's take a look!

1.MDT.US

Nowadays, MDT.US is a force that cannot be ignored in the field of medical technology, and is firmly at the forefront of many rankings. Although the health incident has also had a considerable impact on MDT.US, given its strong marketing network and strong assets, MDT.US may soon be able to regain its vitality. Jeff Martha, the current CEO of MDT.US, even hinted that the current economic environment may be a good time for MDT.US 's mergers and acquisitions in the field of medical technology, hoping to see more mergers and acquisitions.

2.Fresenius

Fresenius is the world's largest medical device company in the field of chronic kidney disease care, providing dialysis products and services to more than 300,000 patients worldwide. The company has become a leader in the global dialysis market.

3.MCK.US

Founded in 1833, MCK.US is a world-renowned company dedicated to providing medical delivery services and medical information technology. At present, MCK.US occupies more than 37% of the U.S. market share in drug distribution and is the leader, serving 24 top health plans in the U.S. and 76% of U.S. hospitals. Recently, MCK.US has adjusted its organizational structure in order to provide better services.

4.BD

BD is one of the world's largest medical technology companies that develop, produce and sell medical equipment, medical systems and reagents. It focuses on improving drug delivery, improving the quality and speed of infectious disease and cancer diagnosis, and advancing the research and development of new drugs and vaccines. And production. Since 2018, BD has launched more than 20 new products, clearly focusing on innovation in areas such as drug management, laboratory automation, and medical staff and patient safety.

5.Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health, the first of the Big Three in the U.S. pharmaceutical distribution industry, is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio. It is a global comprehensive medical service and product company, serving hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, outpatient surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and global doctor offices around the world. Provide customized solutions. Cardinal Health has approximately 50,000 employees in nearly 46 countries and ranks 34th in the Fortune Global 500 and 14th in the US 500.

6.IQVIA

The predecessor of IQVIA is Quintiles and IMS Health, Inc., which is an American multinational company serving the joint industry of health information technology and clinical research. It is a provider of biopharmaceutical development and commercial outsourcing services, mainly focusing on phase I-IV clinical trials and related laboratory and analytical services, including consulting services. It has a network of more than 58,000 employees in more than 100 countries.

7.SYK.US

As one of the world's largest orthopedic medical device companies, SYK.US is mainly engaged in the development, production and sales of medical products. The company's products include implants for joint replacement and trauma surgery; surgical instruments and surgical navigation systems; endoscopes and communication systems; patient management and emergency medical equipment; neurosurgery, nerve and spinal cord devices; and other medical device products In various medical professions.

8.BSX.US

Founded in 1979, BSX.US produces a variety of medical equipment, including diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, urology, and endoscopes. Boston Scientific currently has approximately 36,000 employees in 40 countries.

9.Illumina

Illumina holds the HiSeq X, NovaSeq, iSeq™ 100 and other star sequencing systems, and occupies an absolute position in the field of genetic sequencing. It is the world's largest provider of genetic testing equipment and the largest provider of genetic testing consumables. Illumina launched the first sequencer in 2006, and the price for a complete sequencing of the human genome is as high as US$300,000. The high price has discouraged many researchers from whole-genome sequencing. But in the following years, Illumina successively launched relatively cheap gene sequencing platforms.

10.Smith & Nephew

Smith & Nephew was founded in 1856 and has a history of more than 160 years. It currently has 17,637 employees and its product markets are distributed in more than 100 countries around the world. Smith & Nephew is not only a leading company in the field of global sports medicine, accounting for 26% of the global market share, but also a world leader in the fields of orthopedic joint reconstruction, advanced wound management and trauma.