Core Viewpoint - The "artificial heart" is experiencing a rapid capitalization phase as the "1+6" reform of the Sci-Tech Innovation Board is implemented, with Shenzhen Core Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Core Medical") having its IPO application accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange after two and a half years of listing guidance [2][3]. Company Overview - Core Medical is the third company to apply under the fifth set of listing standards after the resumption announced by the chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission [3]. - The flagship product, Corheart 6, is the smallest and lightest commercialized magnetic levitation implantable artificial heart globally, approved by the NMPA in June 2023, with a projected market share exceeding 45% in 2024 [3][8]. - Core Medical is the fastest company in the domestic artificial heart sector to undergo capitalization, aiming to become the first publicly listed "domestic artificial heart" company [3][10]. Product Development - Core Medical has developed five implantable and six interventional artificial heart products, with one implantable product already commercialized and two interventional products in the registration approval stage [7]. - Corheart 6 is noted for its compact size and light weight, showing unique clinical value in pediatric heart failure, and is the first implantable artificial heart product for children in China [7][8]. - The product has received positive evaluations from the NMPA for its innovative design, which reduces surgical incision size and recovery time for patients [8]. Market Position - Core Medical's Corheart 6 has achieved a 52.86% market share in implantations from January to May 2025, significantly outperforming competitors [11]. - The company has completed six rounds of financing, with notable investors including Hillhouse Capital and Zhengxin Valley, indicating strong market confidence [11][12]. - Core Medical is currently the only company in the industry that has entered the IPO review stage, while competitors are still in earlier stages of the listing process [12]. Financial Performance - Despite its leading position, Core Medical's financials show significant losses, with revenues of 0 million, 16.55 million, 93.69 million, and 70.48 million from 2022 to the first half of 2025, and net losses of -178 million, -170 million, -132 million, and -72.75 million respectively [14]. - The high R&D expenditures, which accounted for over 700% of revenue in 2023, and the declining sales prices of its products are contributing factors to the losses [14]. Regulatory Environment - Recent developments have seen artificial hearts included in medical insurance reimbursement lists in several regions, which may impact market dynamics [15]. - The National Medical Insurance Administration has initiated discussions with several companies, including Core Medical, regarding pricing risks and reimbursement policies [16].
47岁哈工大博士闯关IPO,公司冲刺国产人工心脏第一股
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