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Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Increase" rating for the medical device sector, indicating an expected investment return that exceeds the market benchmark index by 5% to 15% over the next 6-12 months [6]. Core Insights - The report highlights the potential acceleration of domestic high-end medical device replacement due to recent tariff changes, particularly in high-end medical imaging, surgical robots, and sequencing instruments [2][3]. - It emphasizes the importance of focusing on high-end innovative key areas supported by national policies, which are expected to facilitate faster commercialization of innovative medical devices [3]. - The report suggests that leading companies with strong R&D capabilities and brand recognition are likely to benefit from the ongoing trends in the industry [4]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The U.S. government announced a 34% tariff on all imports from the U.S. starting April 10, 2025, which is expected to impact the medical device sector significantly [1]. - The domestic medical imaging market currently has low industry concentration and small enterprise scale, with a low market share of domestic products in the mid-to-high-end segment [2]. Key Segments - High-end medical imaging equipment and core components are heavily reliant on imports, but domestic companies are making progress through technological innovation [2]. - The surgical robot market in China is dominated by imported products, particularly the Da Vinci surgical robot, but several domestic surgical robots have recently received approval for commercialization [2]. - The sequencing instrument market is significantly influenced by Illumina, Inc., which has been added to China's "unreliable entity list," potentially boosting domestic alternatives [2]. Policy Support - Recent initiatives from the National Medical Products Administration aim to optimize the regulatory framework for high-end medical devices, supporting innovation in key areas such as medical robots and AI medical devices [3]. - The report anticipates that strong R&D capabilities and leading product scales will benefit companies as they expand internationally [3]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends increasing exposure to the medical device sector, particularly in high-end imaging equipment, surgical robots, sequencing instruments, and electrophysiology [4]. - Specific companies to watch include BGI Genomics, United Imaging, Mindray Medical, and others with strong R&D and market presence [4].