COVID-19: Nippon Terumo, ‘ECMO’ production doubling: supply of more than 100 units within a few months

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COVID-19: Nippon Terumo, ‘ECMO’ production doubling: supply of more than 100 units within a few months

COVID-19:

Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, demand for heart-lung machines is increasing.

Terumo, Japan’s largest company, plans to double the production of the ECMO heart-lung machine.

Nippon Terumo:

Terumo, a major medical device, accounts for 70% of the domestic market share of ECMO and produces more than a hundred units annually.

To respond to demand due to the spread of infection, the company has established a production increase system and aims to supply more than 100 vehicles within a few months.

Currently, a factory in Shizuoka Prefecture produces ECMO.

We have already begun preparations, such as procuring more parts, and we will start operations on the weekend to speed up production.

Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura:

Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura met Dr. Nobuhiro Takeda, a network that supports the spread and utilization of ECMO.

“ECMO” production to double ■ Cardiopulmonary bypass device demand increases | FNN Prime Online

https://www.fnn.jp/articles/-/27779

Government to request increased production of medical equipment Ventilator, etc. で With new corona (Jiji News)-Yahoo! News

https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20200405-00000006-jij-pol

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