Core Insights - The forum on "Medical Device Technology Review and High-Quality Development" highlighted the rapid growth and innovation in Beijing's medical device industry, with a projected revenue exceeding 1 trillion yuan in 2024 [1][3] - Beijing has established itself as a national innovation hub for the pharmaceutical industry, with over 81 approved Class III innovative medical devices, accounting for more than 20% of the national total [1][3] - The city is leading in the number of artificial intelligence medical products and surgical robots, further solidifying its position in the medical device sector [1][3] Industry Development - The medical device industry is increasingly recognized for its importance in the health sector, with Beijing forming significant advantages through policy support and industry collaboration [3] - As of 2024, the medical device industrial output value is expected to reach 48 billion yuan, with retail and wholesale values at 390 billion yuan [3] - The Beijing Drug Administration has implemented measures to streamline the review and approval process, reducing the average review time for Class II medical devices to 43 working days [3] Innovation and Regulation - The Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area (Yizhuang) is a key area for the development of the medical and health industry, housing over 5,000 enterprises and accounting for nearly half of the city's output [4] - Yizhuang has entered 56 products into the national special review process for innovative medical devices, with 25 approved for market launch [4] - The area aims to create a world-class medical device industry cluster through a dual-driven approach of foreign investment and local ecosystem development [5] Expert Support and Collaboration - The National Medical Products Administration's Medical Device Technical Review Center has over 2,500 experts, including 41 academicians, providing technical support for the review process [6] - A collaborative platform for innovative biomaterials was established to address critical issues in the field, emphasizing the strategic importance of mastering core technologies [7] Clinical Applications - The forum discussed the regulatory focus on specific medical devices, such as orthokeratology lenses, with domestic products accounting for two-thirds of the market [8] - Artificial intelligence medical devices are generating numerous clinical application scenarios, enhancing medical supply capabilities and optimizing treatment processes [9]