In the Medical Device industry, scientific disciplines and engineering merge in the creation of innovations that benefit the health care system as well as society at large. Firms in this industry approach the diagnosis and treatment of ailments by providing a wide range of quality products suited to increasingly specialized needs. The Medical Devices provided by Canadian firms include:

• Medical, surgical and dental equipment (including electromedical equipment and related software)
• Furniture, supplies and consumables
• Orthopaedic appliances
• Prosthetics and assistive devices
• Diagnostic kits, reagents and equipment

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Medical Devices Sector Profile
• Medical Devices Trade Statistics Summary
• Quality System Requirements for Medical Devices: Revised Reference Guide
• Assistive Devices Industry Office